Private Project

SAMI

Pushed by his sister Emilia, Samuel a young man with aspergers syndrome and autism begins to work organizing files in the Conservatory of Music where he meets Vicente, an old man and former orchestra director. They create a special bond through their shared love for music.

  • Alicia Lopez
    Director
  • Alicia Lopez
    Writer
  • Harold Cespedes
    Producer
  • Enzo Malky
    Key Cast
    "Sami"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 23, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    11,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Bolivia, Plurinational State of
  • Country of Filming:
    Bolivia, Plurinational State of
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Alicia Lopez

She fell in love with filmmaking while working as a PA on a film set, which was the spark that ignited the engine and pushed her into following a film postgraduate degree. Since early days Alicia pursued a directing position and become the only female Director for commercials in her home country of Bolivia.
After winning a production grant, she directed her first world class Short film, with her sensitivity and a keen eye for cinematography and storytelling, her future projects are very promising.

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Director Statement

By the use of sequential shots or sudden cuts between shots I take the spectator on a journey where they can relate with the stability/instability of the main character Samuel and the stimulus he receives from the environment, music and his emotions.
We get very close to his relationship with objects, and his senses such as touch and hearing as narrative elements to evoke emotion and go through the story.