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A young teenager, bullied by schoolmates and his angry father, decides on a course of action to fight back.

  • Eddie Antonio Castro, Jr.
    Director
  • Eddie Antonio Castro, Jr.
    Writer
  • Eddie Antonio Castro, Jr.
    Producer
  • Paola Muñoz
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 23, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    22,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Alexa Mini, Lomo Lenses
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Mott Haven Film Festival
    Bronx, NY
    United States
    October 22, 2023
    Official Selection, Best Director, Best Actor
  • New York Shorts International Film Festival
    NY, NY
    United States
    October 15, 2023
    Official Selection
  • New York Long Island Film Festival
    Lindenhurst, NY
    United States
    October 21, 2023
    Official Selection, Best Actor
  • Dominican Film Festival
    NY, NY
    United States
    November 3, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Yonkers Film Festival
    Yonkers, NY
    United States
    November 18, 2023
    Official Selection, Audience Choice Award Honorable Mention: Best Short Film
  • New York Shorts Film Festival
    NY, NY
    United States
    November 16, 2023
    Official Selection, Award Finalist
Director Biography - Eddie Antonio Castro, Jr.

Born in The Bronx, a daydreamer from the very beginning, Eddie was always fascinated by stories and characters, whether in the form of movies, video games, or books. Soon enough he found himself putting those daydreams on paper to create his own stories.

A recent graduate of Brooklyn College Film School, he now turns those stories into films as a writer and director. Always a writer at heart, the focus is always on story and characters.

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Director Statement

A first generation Dominican American, the goal in his film career is to promote and elevate Hispanics in film, pushing past old stereotypes and tropes, and instead showcasing positive portrayals of the people and the culture. Respecting the past and moving towards the future is a fine balance Eddie hopes to maintain going forward in his writing and filmmaking.