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Post Meridiem (In Full Color)

Post Meridiem (In Full Color): The other face of the Cuban Revolution. The stories of four pivotal characters of this period are explored through a personal lens in which their intimate sides are revealed and visualized in the context of the time.

  • Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella
    Director
  • Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella
    Writer
  • Claudio Ian Marco Solano
    Videography and Photography Director
  • Jacqueline García
    Makeup and Wardrobe Director
  • Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella
    Casting Directors
  • Zainely Sandoval
    Casting Directors
  • Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella
    Producer
  • Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella
    Editors
  • Claudio Ian Marco Solano
    Editors
  • Anthony Ayala
    Key Cast
    "Fidel Castro"
  • Camila Pagán
    Key Cast
    "Marita Lorenz"
  • Max Edelstein
    Key Cast
    "Reinaldo Arenas"
  • Margaret Salinas
    Key Cast
    "Ingrávida Félix"
  • Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella
    Key Cast
    "Narrator/Singer"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Pasado Meridiano (A Todo Color)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Music Video, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Historical Drama, Student Film, Documentary, Semi-fiction, Musical
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 6, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Puerto Rico
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Casa Hispánica at Columbia University in the City of New York
    New York
    United States
    April 7, 2022
    Casa Hispánica at Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Student World Impact Film Festival

    1st Place Best Student Short Film
  • Nicomedia International Bi-Monthly Film Awards

    Best Drama
  • London Indie Short Festival

    Best Ensemble Acting
  • Scarab Short Film Festival

    Official Selection
  • Dubai Festival

    Quarter-Finalist
  • The Continental

    Official Selection
  • Berlin Shorts Award

    Best First Time Short Filmmaker
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival

    Special Mention
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions: Lift-Off Global Network

    Official Selection
  • Story? International Student Documentary Film Festival
    Cork City
    Ireland
    April 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Latin American Film Awards

    Best Sound Design Short Film
  • Latin American Film Awards

    Best Production Design Short Film
  • Lonely Wolf International Film Festival

    Quarter-Finalist for Best International / Foreign-Language Film
Director Biography - Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella

Krystell Susana Santiago Estrella is a passionate Puerto Rican and Dominican artist, singer, scientist, researcher, and multi-instrumentalist. Starting out in the field of the arts with music, Krystell began falling in love with different disciplines ranging from singing to cinematography. On April 7th, 2022, she released her first-ever short film titled as “Pasado Meridiano (A Todo Color)” at the university she attends. She’s currently a junior at Columbia University in the City of New York, where she’s accomplishing all of her dreams and goals.

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Director Statement

Hello everyone! :) I’m very excited to show to the world my first-ever short film and cinematography project. It’s the first time I have led and directed a film, and I hope it’s the first of many more to come. “Pasado Meridiano (A Todo Color)” holds a special place in my heart and further ignited my passion for film-making and story-telling. Enjoy!