Private Project

The Crafty Lady

Dramedy Short.
Ana is a Latina immigrant who after serving in the US Navy finds a new way to enjoy retirement serving people in the Craft services for a film production company in New York City, everybody knows her as The Crafty Lady and this short film is a day in her life.

  • Jose Manuel Fajardo
    Director
  • Jose Manuel Fajardo
    Producer
  • Rafael Marín
    Producer
  • Maria M. Diaz
    Producer
  • Maria M. Diaz
    Key Cast
    "The Crafty Lady"
  • Rafael Marín
    Key Cast
    "Luis"
  • Camilla Della Vecchia
    Key Cast
    "Laura"
  • Miguel A. Faña
    Key Cast
    "Marcos Gonzales"
  • Jose Manuel Fajardo
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3.
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Jose Manuel Fajardo

Born in Colombia, Indie filmmaker, writer, director and actor Sag/Aftra member.

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Director Statement

My love for film making started at a young age. I enjoyed watching American films of all genres and growing up in Colombia I dreamed of being in front of a camera, and later in life behind the camera. I followed my family’s desire for me to go to college, where I majored in engineering, but I knew that wasn’t a profession I was destined for.

Coming to America I started working as a background actor, getting my first taste of being on a set in The Dark Knight Rises, and that was it! I was sold and never looked back. As a Professional actor and Sag-Aftra member I’ve worked in films and television series giving me a lots of experience on set and always learning from the best directors and cinematographers in the business. I learned my skills from the best and brought that knowledge and experience with me to my projects.

I have a passion for storytelling and working with talented writers, actors and musicians that want to make this journey of entertaining along with me. I want to bring attention getting, thought provoking, emotions, and humor to people, who for a brief time, can escape themselves and get lost in another world.