Theophany

SO WHO WAS IT THAT THEY SAW?

a young timid boy who is doubtful about faith and religion is beaten by curiosity and ends up wandering into a peculiar church and encountering a celestial yet godlike girl.

  • Isabella Gonzales
    Director
  • Isabella Gonzales
    Writer
  • New York Film Academy
    Producer
  • Matthew Vermette
    Key Cast
    "Boy"
    The Muse and Her Lento
  • Natalia Segelbach
    Key Cast
    "Girl/God"
  • Maya Maldonado
    Director of Photography
    The Muse and Her Lento
  • Imperium Talekeeper
    Original Song
  • Isabella Gonzales
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 5, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - New York Film Academy
  • New York Film Academy
    New York City
    United States
    July 21, 2023
    2023 Official Selection
  • San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    September 24, 2023
    Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - Isabella Gonzales

Isabella Gonzales Lastra is a talented and emerging film director with a passion for storytelling and visual arts. With a diverse background in theater production, sports media management, and a strong foundation in studying filmmaking at New York Film Academy as a high school student, Isabella brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to the world of cinema.

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Director Statement

"I am driven by a deep passion for storytelling and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. As a filmmaker, I wanna take a different standpoint on filmmaking and challenge worldviews and worldly ideas from a artisan visual perspective. As i continue to grow and evolve as a director, i am eagerly looking forward to sharing my work all around the globe!"