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The Noise of Time

In the town of Xoco, the spirit of an old villager awakens in search of its lost home. Along its journey, the ghost discovers that the town still celebrates its most important festivities, but also learns that the construction of a new commercial complex called Mítikah will threaten the existence of both the traditions and the town itself.

  • Patricio Escartín
    Director
    The Bastard Son
  • Patricio Escartín
    Writer
    The Bastard Son
  • Patricio Escartín
    Producer
    The Bastard Son
  • Alfonso Estrada
    Key Cast
  • Berenice Moreno
    Director of Photography
    Empty Shelves
  • Daniel Alejandro
    Sound Design
  • Xánath Rojas
    Production Design
    Ángel
  • Daniel Prieto
    Music
  • Luis Sánchez
    Editor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    El ruido del tiempo
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    560 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    14:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - National School of Film Arts
  • Axapusco International Film Festival
    Morelos
    Mexico
    May 17, 2024
    Mexican Premiere
    Honorable Mention
  • Festival of Moving Image (FOMI)
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 20, 2024
    United Kingdom Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Young Creative Awards
    Paris
    France
    June 12, 2024
    French Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Duemila30
    Milan
    Italy
    June 27, 2024
    Italian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • ELIPSIS Cinematographic Arts and Sciences International Meeting
    Pachuca, Hidalgo
    Mexico
    July 26, 2024
    Cortometraje Universitario
  • Festival Internacional de Nuevo Cine Independiente
    Buenos Aires
    Argentina
    July 30, 2024
    Official Selection
  • La Sur Real Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    August 17, 2024
    German Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Muestra Fílmica ENAC 2024
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    August 17, 2024
  • Shorts México
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    September 1, 2024
    Muestra Mexicana
  • Golden Thesis Film Festival
    California
    United States
    September 20, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Neosfest Encuentro Internacional de Experimentación
    Puebla
    Mexico
    November 6, 2024
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • National School of Cinematographic Arts
    Distributor
    Country: Mexico
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Patricio Escartín

Patricio Escartín is a film director who recently directed The Noise of Time (2024), a documentary short film that explores the conflict between tradition and modernity in the town of Xoco, Mexico City, and the Mítikah commercial complex. The film has been selected at over 15 festivals worldwide and received multiple nominations and distinctions, including El Universal's mention of "The Best of Mexican Cinema 2024."

Currently, Patricio is in his eighth semester of a degree in Cinematography at the University of Essex, United Kingdom, as part of the UNAM exchange program, where he studies at the National School of Cinematographic Arts (ENAC) in Mexico.

He began his career with The Bastard Son (2019), his first short film, which was selected at two online festivals. That same year, he was recognized for his research in cinema, winning First Place in UNAM’s Youth Research Program at the National High School of UNAM.

He later studied at the Dramatic Literature and Theatre College at UNAM while working as a production assistant at companies such as Guayabo Films and Landia, contributing to the production of music videos. During the pandemic, he continued his education through online film courses until he entered ENAC in 2021.

Patricio has participated in various student and independent short films, taking on multiple roles, including Director of Photography (DP), Production Designer, Producer, Editor, Sound Designer, and Assistant Directing (AD).

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Director Statement

"The Noise of Time" emerges from my desire to delve into the exploration of the emotional state of a person who, despite losing everything they knew, realized that their purpose lay in those moments that belonged to their home. The aim was to make this premise as cinematic as possible through a constant point of view. Similarly, the short film also aspires to both move and provoke the audience, making them question the legitimacy of the construction of malls like Mítikah, causing the displacement of native people and their customs.