¿Qué Es Un Niño? / What is a Boy?

In the face of toxic masculinity in Latino culture, a masculine-presenting Latino struggles with their gender identity while striving to appear and be accepted as a man through working out and joining the military, ultimately discovering the true meaning of masculinity and embracing their authentic self.

  • Cristian Jesus Vega
    Director
  • Bianca Mechelin
    Director of Photography
  • CRISTIAN Jesus VEGA
    Writer
  • Ash Sokhom
    Producer
  • Luca Orozco
    Key Cast
    "Cuauhtemoc "
  • Reed Flowers
    Key Cast
    "Santiago"
  • Art Hatley
    Key Cast
    "Older Man"
  • Derek Rasmussen
    Key Cast
    "Man #01"
    When It Rains, It Pours
  • Jacob Alfaro
    Key Cast
    "Man #02"
  • Micah Stamps
    Key Cast
    "Man #03"
  • Juan Dominguez
    Key Cast
    "Man #04"
  • Cristian Jesus Vega
    Key Cast
    "Man #05"
  • Alex Romero
    Assistant Camera
  • Jasmin Texidor
    Production Designer
  • Citilalli Galvan
    Make Up Artist
  • Marco Navarro
    Script Supervisor
  • Gannon Camp
    Sound Recordist
  • Spencer Garcia
    Boom Operator
  • Kaydin Costa
    Key Grip
  • Micah Stamps
    Gaffer
  • Ashton Brigatti
    Best Person / Eletric
  • Alyssa Soto
    Assistant Directors
  • Ash Sokhom
    Assistant Directors
  • Ezekiel Lazaroo
    Digital Image Technican
  • Ash Sokhom
    Digital Image Technican
  • Juan Dominguez
    On Set Photographer
  • Juan Dominguez
    Production Assitant
  • Cristian Jesus Vega
    Editor
  • Ezekiel Lazaroo
    Assitant Editor
  • Cristian Jesus Vega
    Sound Designers
  • Ezekiel Lazaroo
    Sound Designers
  • Cristian Jesus Vega
    Sound Mixer
  • Ezekiel Lazaroo
    Colorists
  • Cristian Jesus Vega
    Colorists
  • Lee Strobel
    Graphic Artists
  • Logan Daley
    Graphic Artists
  • Tristian Ruiz
    Poster Artist
  • Maria Jose Calderon
    Music Composer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ¿Qué Es Un Niño?
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - California State University, Monterey Bay
Director - Cristian Jesus Vega