Private Project

Zero Tolerance

An immigrant couple of mixed legal status struggles to decide their future while confronting the devastating possibility of deportation and family separation, under the Cero Tolerance anti-immigrant US policy, until their Autistic son has a medical emergency that threatens his life!

  • Luis Guereca
    Director
    Alex N. is an Idiot, La Puerta Giratoria
  • J.D. Rodriguez
    Writer
    MacArthur Park
  • Luis Guereca
    Producer
    Alex N. is an Idiot, La Puerta Giratoria
  • J.D. Rodriguez
    Producer
    MacArthur Park
  • Manuel Chitay
    Key Cast
    "Francisco"
  • Gabriela De Luna
    Key Cast
    "Doris"
  • Ruben Alejandro Amavizca
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Cero Tolerancia
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 16, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Luis Guereca

Luis Güereca is a graduate from California State University Northridge (CSUN) film school. Luis has directed short documentaries, PSAs, music videos, and several profile pieces for community-based organizations throughout Ventura County. Luis was the co-founder of Ventura County's first annual film fest which later became the Sight + Sound Festival. He's currently in production on a short documentary titled, "24 to 36 Months" and in pre-production for his next narrative short film scheduled to go into production in the summer of 2025.
As a writer, current projects include a feature length film, a sitcom, and a series. His stories often focus on themes and topics revolving around his Mexican culture.
Luis resides in Oxnard, California.

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