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Otecito

Hibis; a teenager plunged into sadness after the death of her mother is forced to move in with her absent father. Moments before the move, Otecito; her old (and magical) teddy bear appears to invite her to revisit the memories that link her to her father and maybe, with a little luck, change her perception of him.

  • Nathaniel Pacheco
    Director
  • Nathaniel Pacheco
    Writer
  • Paula Lannes
    Producer
  • Patricia González
    Key Cast
    "Hibis"
  • Martín Estruch
    Key Cast
    "Otecito"
  • Leonardo Moreno
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Yamilet Marcano
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Patricia González
    Cinematography
  • Camila Carfí
    Art Direction
  • Nathaniel Pacheco
    Music and Sound Design
  • Camila Carfí
    Animation
  • Paula Lannes
    Animation
  • Ignacio Ferreyra
    Costume Design
  • Camila Carfí
    Costume Design
  • Nathaniel Pacheco
    Edition
  • Patricia González
    Color
  • Julieta Rodríguez
    Color
  • Julieta Rodríguez
    VFX
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Otecito
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Genres:
    Drama, Animation, Coming of Age, Horror
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Buenos Aires
  • Unión Europea en Argentina y TheShortFilmLab - "Preselección Concurso de Cortos para Jóvenes Argentinos"
    Buenos Aires
Director Biography - Nathaniel Pacheco

Born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1996, he moved to Bogotá, Colombia in 2010 due to his country's situation, and in 2014 he arrived in Buenos Aires to study Image and Sound Design at UBA.

Pacheco frequently explores the theme of migration as a sign of change, a theme evident in his first documentary project, "Chai," which participated in various events and festivals and won the Best Design award at Ventana Sur, Maquinitas (2022). Additionally, this theme is also present in his short film "Flux" (2022), which was part of the Pantalla UBA selection at BAFICI 2023. He is currently seeking to release his university thesis "Otecito" and in the development of his second stopmotion project "Orne Ornitorrinca, Impostor and the mystery of the electronic glove" which was already part of the SMOF2024 Laboratory and won the promotion scholarship to the arts of the municipality of Vicente López in which the oath was sworn by Agustín Toscano.

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Nacido en Caracas, Venezuela en 1996, se mudó a Bogotá, Colombia en 2010 debido a la situación de su país, y en 2014 llegó a Buenos Aires para estudiar Diseño de Imagen y Sonido en la UBA.

Pacheco explora frecuentemente el tema de la migración como señal de cambio, tema evidente en su primer proyecto documental, "Chai", que participó en diversos eventos y festivales y ganó el premio al Mejor Diseño en Ventana Sur, Maquinitas (2022). Además, esta temática también está presente en su cortometraje “Flux” (2022), que formó parte de la selección Pantalla UBA en el BAFICI 2023. Actualmente se encuentra en la busqueda de estrenar su tesis universitaria "Otecito" y en el desarrollo de su segundo proyecto de stopmotion "Orne Ornitorrinca, Impostor y el misterio del guante electrónico" que ya formó parte del Laboratorio del SMOF2024 y ganó la beca de fomento a las artes del municipio de Vicente López en el cual la juraduría fue hecha por Agustín Toscano.

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Director Statement

I think sound is he most important in a film, is the piece that makes everything else feel alive.