Private Project

Parts of Someone Else - Short Film Documentary

"Parts of Someone Else" is an emotive documentary short film that immerses us in the director's personal archive to explore the powerful influence that other people have on the construction of our identity. Through photographs and home videos, the short offers a profound reflection on how our interactions with others, even those we only know through memories, contribute to shaping who we are. As the director navigates this introspective journey, they embark on an exciting quest to discover the significance of human connections in our own history. "Parts of Someone Else" is a moving exploration of the interconnection of lives and a celebration of the relationships that shape our existence.

  • Juan Pablo Rendón
    Director
  • Juan Pablo Rendón
    Writer
  • Juan Pablo Rendón
    Producer
  • Sarai Marulanda
    Thanks to
  • Daniel Santiago Cortes
    Thanks to
    Avalancha
  • Daniel Suárez
    Thanks to
  • Alejandro Alvarez
    Thanks to
  • Esteban Sanchéz
    Music Composed by
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Partes de alguien más - Cortometraje Documental
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Short, Non-Fiction
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Colombia
  • Country of Filming:
    Colombia
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Video8, VHS.
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.00:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Instituto Tecnologico Metropolitano
  • Latino and Native American Film Festival
    New Haven, Connecticut
    United States
    March 17, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 3ra Muestra Cinematográfica ECITM
    Medellín
    Colombia
    May 8, 2024
    South American & National Premiere
    Best Short Documentary
  • Students Cuts Film Festival
    Ljutomer
    Slovenia
    May 9, 2024
    European Premiere
    Best Short Documentary
  • EscaletaFest
    Pereira
    Colombia
    June 30, 2024
    Award for Best Cinematography
  • Borondoc: Muestra de cine documental
    Cali
    Colombia
    September 28, 2024
    Official Selection
  • VENTANAS Muestra Audiovisual
    Bogotá
    Colombia
    October 23, 2024
    Official Selection
  • 10th CONTACT International Student Film Festival
    Izmir
    Turkey
    October 31, 2024
    Best Story Award
  • Latente Cine Fest
    Ocaña, Norte de Santander
    Colombia
    November 5, 2024
    Official Selection
  • 6to Festival de Cine de Marinilla
    Marinilla, Antioquia
    Colombia
    November 3, 2024
    Guest Screening
  • XX Festival Transterritorial de Cine Underground
    Medellín
    Colombia
    December 6, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Festival de Cortometrajes La Última Escena
    Ambato
    Ecuador
    December 13, 2024
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • DIVIDIDOS Colectivo Audiovisual
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Juan Pablo Rendón

Juan Pablo Rendón is a young film director, from Medellín City, his passion for the arts has been present with him since his childhood, he dreams of being able to make films and experiment among things that in Colombian Films stills unexplore. He has directed two short films and various projects, his previous project, Bolero About Leaving about a grandmother and her dementia problem, winning Best Screenplay in 5th ITSFF from Beijing, China and presented in various festivals in the Americas and Asia.

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Director Statement

"Parts of Someone Else" is a deeply personal and emotionally charged project that delves into the tapestry of my own life, drawing inspiration from the profound experiences of growing up under the gaze of my parents' camera and the conspicuous absence of my missing uncle. This film is an exploration of identity, memory, and the intricate connections that make us who we are.

I have always been fascinated by the way our lives intersect with others, even those who have long departed from our physical world. The decision to open the pages of my family's personal archive and share this intimate journey on film was driven by the need to comprehend the ripples of influence that emanate from the past.

As a director, I've embarked on a heartfelt odyssey through the images and recordings of my past, seeking the voices and spirits of those who were essential in shaping my existence. Through a delicate dance of storytelling and visual artistry, I aim to convey the enduring impact of relationships, both fleeting and enduring, in our lives.

"Parts of Someone Else" is more than a documentary; it's a reflection on the universal human experience of becoming. It contemplates how we are all, in some measure, parts of someone else, connected by the threads of shared stories and the memories that linger long after the people who created them have left.