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"Us"

"Us", is a short documentary film in which seven different people share in an authentic and honest way their opinion on one of the most common topics of the present day: Love.
Creating a story full of anecdotes and experiences that invites the viewer to reflect in their own experience on the subject. And you, do you believe in love?

  • Edgar Omar Alejandro Gutierrez Neri
    Director
    Co Director
  • Paulina Vaqueiro Toriello
    Director
    Co Director
  • Edgar Omar Alejandro Gutierrez Neri
    Writer
  • Paulina Vaqueiro
    Writer
  • Cassandra Lluvier
    Producer
    Productor
  • Nora Márquez
    Producer
    Productor
  • Voileta Escoto
    Key Cast
  • Luis Fernando Mayagoitia
    Key Cast
  • Lester Harbert
    Key Cast
  • Victor Alvarez Zapien
    Key Cast
  • Nora Márquez
    Key Cast
  • Gerardo Serna Aviña
    Key Cast
  • Cristian Arredondo
    Key Cast
  • Paulina Vaqueiro
    Cinematography
    DP
  • Edgar Omar Alejandro Gutierrez Neri
    Edition
  • Edgar Omar Alejandro Gutierrez Neri
    Sound
    Direct
  • Edgar Omar Alejandro Gutierrez Neri
    Sound
    Sound Disigned
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Somos
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 5, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Guanajuato International Film Festival
    Guanajuato
    Mexico
    July 20, 2017
    Yes
  • Shot film corner of the Cannes film festival
    Cannes
    France
    May 24, 2017
Director Biography - Edgar Omar Alejandro Gutierrez Neri, Paulina Vaqueiro Toriello

Omar G. Neri, Originally from León, Guanajuato, Mexico, Omar Neri began his film career in 2010 with the "Cine Colectivo Guanajuato" where he participated in various projects; In 2011 he started the project "MonoStereo records" gaining with it the support of the government of the state of Guanajuato for its execution.

In 2012 he directed the short documentaries "El enemigos oriental" and "Fábrica de lectors".

In 2013 he directed the short documentary "Pasión", participant of the contest "Atrévete a sueño", by the Teletón; That same year he started the production company "Crearé comunicaciones" in which he acts as creative director; at the end of that year he directed the short film "Decidir", official selection of "Proyecta".

2014", in the latter he won the award for the best Music Video Clip. In 2014 he participated in the documentary contest "Identidad y pertenencia" at GIFF 2014, directing the short film "Minero fui", winning 3rd place. This project has been part of various international festivals. At the end of this year he directed the short fiction film "Mochilas", which is part of the official selection of the Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF 2015).

In 2015 he participated in the 6th edition of the "Identidad y pertenencia" contest directing the project "El trayecto de las luces".

His most recent works are "En las alturas" documentary short film, "La ausencia" documentary short film, "Sublime" fiction short film, "El Mensaje" science fiction short film, "La llamada" comedy short film.

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Director Statement

The key to the story lies in the authenticity of the answers and the intertwined stories enrich the narrative. The fact that the interviews were done in a black box and photographed whit medium and close up shots creates a much more intimate story and that expressions, face and silences achieve an empathy between the character and the viewer.