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Personaje

PI is a writer in crisis, unable to find the inspiration needed to create his characters. Isolated and lonely, he receives an unexpected visit from Iris, an enigmatic friend who guides him through a surreal journey. As PI tries to distinguish between reality and imagination, he uncovers uncomfortable truths about himself and the nature of his identity.

  • Nathalie Ulate Gamboa
    Director
  • Séptimo Díaz
    Writer
  • Daniela Alejandra Hernández Álvarez
    Asistente de Dirección
  • Felipe Ramírez Cover
    Actores
  • Yingry Rodríguez Jiménez
    Actores
  • Juan Carlos Ramírez
    Actores
  • Cómo se llama la obra
    Producción de campo
  • Sergio Sojo Álvarez
    Dirección de Fotografía
  • Sergio Sojo Granados
    Gaffer/Sonido
  • Pablo Arce Cerna
    Edición
  • Séptimo Díaz
    Producer
  • Daniela Alejandra Hernández Álvarez
    Producer
  • Angelica Cortina
    Production's Assistant
  • Black Taurus Studios
    Production Company
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Personaje
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 22, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Costa Rica
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    4K UHD codecs: AAC, H.264
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • LA International Horror Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 31, 2024
    LA International Horror Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Film and Documentary Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Nathalie Ulate Gamboa

ENGLISH:
Nathalie Ulate Gamboa, originally from Costa Rica, is a prominent filmmaker with a degree in Film and TV from Veritas University. Majoring in New Media from UCLA, where she focused on technology and transmedia projects, Nathalie was awarded an honorary scholarship for her academic excellence.

Throughout her career, she has directed more than 50 productions, including commercials, documentary and educational videos. In addition, she has shared her knowledge as a tutor at the Lúdico Lab Taller Experimental de Cine during the 2019 to 2023 editions and as a curator at the Lúdico Latin American Short Film Festival in 2021 and 2022.

In the cinematographic field, Nathalie has directed the short films "La Puerta de un Cielo," "Parte Conmigo," and "Estocolmo," the latter of which received an honorable mention at the Shnit Fest Costa Rica 2023 and was recognized as the best Costa Rican short film in the Lúdico Fest 2024 Film Festival. His most recent work, "Personaje," reaffirms his narrative capacity and his artistic vision. Additionally, she has written scripts for film productions such as "El Acordeón del Mar" and "Acúfeno," both in development.

Currently, Nathalie is directing the documentary "El Cerro: Stories and Community," which is in the post-production stage.

SPANISH:
Nathalie Ulate Gamboa, originaria de Costa Rica, es una destacada cineasta licenciada en Cine y TV por la Universidad Veritas. Con una especialidad en Nuevos Medios de UCLA, donde se enfocó en tecnología y proyectos transmediáticos, Nathalie fue galardonada con una beca de honor por su excelencia académica.

A lo largo de su carrera, ha dirigido más de 50 producciones, incluyendo comerciales, videos documentales y educativos. Además, ha compartido su conocimiento como tutora en el Lúdico Lab Taller Experimental de Cine durante las ediciones de 2019 a 2023 y como curadora en el Lúdico Festival Latinoamericano de Cortometrajes en 2021 y 2022.

En el ámbito cinematográfico, Nathalie ha dirigido los cortometrajes "La puerta de un cielo," "Parte conmigo," y "Estocolmo," este último recibió una mención honorífica en el Shnit Fest Costa Rica 2023 y fue reconocido como el mejor cortometraje costarricense en el Festival de Cine Lúdico Fest 2024. Su más reciente obra, "Personaje," reafirma su capacidad narrativa y su visión artística. Además, ha escrito guiones para producciones cinematográficas como "El Acordeón del Mar" y "Acúfeno," ambos en desarrollo.

Actualmente, Nathalie está dirigiendo el documental "El Cerro: historias y comunidad," que se encuentra en la etapa de post-producción.

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Director Statement

ENGLISH:
“Personaje” is a short film that invites us to reflect on our identity and what defines us. It confronts us with the masks we wear daily, without understanding who we really are. Additionally, it offers a unique perspective by telling stories from the point of view of a growing Artificial Intelligence, striving for authenticity. This authenticity, inherent in humanity, is the essence of life itself.

In the world of fiction, the characters created explore this humanity, and without it, they remain trapped. The short film seeks to awaken the viewer's curiosity, through reflections on our own existence and authenticity.

SPANISH:
“Personaje” es un cortometraje que nos invita a reflexionar sobre nuestra identidad y lo que nos define. Nos confronta con las máscaras que usamos a diario, sin comprender quiénes somos realmente. Además, ofrece una perspectiva única al narrar historias desde el punto de vista de una Inteligencia Artificial en crecimiento, que lucha por alcanzar la autenticidad. Esta autenticidad, inherente a la humanidad, es la esencia de la vida misma.

En el mundo de la ficción, los personajes creados exploran esta humanidad, y sin ella, permanecen atrapados. El cortometraje busca despertar la curiosidad del espectador, por medio de reflexiones sobre nuestra propia existencia y la autenticidad.