Ocularis
In a gloomy room, a group of girls confront a terrifying photo shoot with a sinister and eerie elderly woman. The situation becomes even more macabre when one of them experiences a panic attack and attempts to leave the place.
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JuanZi AmayaDirector
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Alejandro BogadoDirector
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JuanZi AmayaWriter
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Alejandro BogadoWriter
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JuanZi AmayaProducer
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Agustina VigliaroloKey Cast"Perla"
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Delfina CollazoKey Cast"Julia"
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Josefina FariñaKey Cast"Felicia"
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Clara PonsettiKey Cast"Photographer"
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JuanZi AmayaKey Cast"Dead body"
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El Delirio CineDistributor
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Camila CasaburiDirector Assistant
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Alejandro AmayaExecutive Producer
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Andrés AmayaExecutive Producer
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Nicolás AmayaExecutive Producer
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Pedro DaverioCamera Operator
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Marcos DaverioCamera Operator
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Benjamín AvilésCamera Operator
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Pedro DaverioDirector of photography
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Marcos DaverioDirector of photography
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Benjamín AvilésDirector of photography
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Magalí Lourdes Bonino ValSound designer
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Iván RieroBoom operator
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Jazmín SchiavoProduction designer
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Florencia GongoraMake-up artist
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Marianella CuccoCostume designer
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Magalí Lourdes Bonino ValSound post-production
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Pedro DaverioSound post-production's assistant
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Melancholia - Ryan CreepMusic Composer
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Marcos DaverioColor Correction
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Candela CasaresFilm Editor
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Alejandro BogadoFilm Editor
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JuanZi AmayaFilm Editor
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Jazmín SchiavoFilm Location
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Cluster FilmsProduction Company
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Project Title (Original Language):Ocularis
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror
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Runtime:6 minutes
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Completion Date:March 11, 2024
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Production Budget:3,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Argentina
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Country of Filming:Argentina
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Language:Spanish
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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XXIV BARS - Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre - Festival de Cine de Terror, Fantástico y BizarroCiudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Argentina
November 23, 2023
National Premiere
Winner - Best Short Film (1st Place - Fin de Semana Sangriento) -
Fantaspoa - International Fantastic Film FestivalPorto Alegre
Brazil
April 11, 2024
World Premiere
Official Selection
Distribution Information
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El Delirio CineDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights
JuanZi Amaya is an Argentine actor and director who started his career in musical theater. He ventured into the audiovisual world self-taught to create his own content. In 2020 he directed the shortfilm "CHISPA - A Love Story" being a notable highlight. In 2022, he directed the suspense short film "CONMIGO" for the FDSS of the BARS festival, reaching the finals. In 2023, he co-directed, alongside Alejandro Bogado, the horror short film "OCULARIS", winning the first place of BARS festival.
Alejandro Bogado begins his studies in the DIyS program at UBA in 2018. There, he creates an animated short film titled "Herbicida no selectivo." In 2021, he produces a comedy sketch parodying beer advertisements. In 2023, he directs and produces a music video for the artist MOONA. In October, he co-directs with JuanZi Amaya the short film "Ocularis" as part of the FDSS at the Rojo Sangre Festival, resulting in winning the festival.
The project originated from some black and white vintage photographs we found. There was a lady with an unsettling appearance, and as the photographs progressed, her aspect became increasingly ominous. We always felt that old photos conceal a dark background, something horrorfying. We sought to provide an explanation for that personal feeling: what are the stories behind old photographs? The use of black and white is essential. It creates a sense of temporal distance and evokes the unease associated with old photos. The unknown in those photos, for us, is represented by the use of off-screen elements. Our primary inspiration was "The Twilight Zone." We are always more afraid of what we cannot see because our imagination is more powerful.