Anecdotes: Prom

On the night of their Senior Prom, three underage teens decide to steal alcohol from a gas station. While Gustavo is waiting in his car, smoking a joint and arguing on the phone with his girlfriend, Christian sneaks through the isles to steal alcohol and Pablo distracts the cashier by trying to flirt with her. In the amid of the affair, something unexpected disrupts their feat.

  • Carlos Manuel Sánchez Díaz
    Director
  • Carlos Manuel Sánchez Díaz
    Writer
  • Jan Rolón
    Producer
  • Carlos Manuel Sánchez Díaz
    Producer
  • Jan Rolón
    Director of Photography
  • José Luis Castro Negrón
    Art Director
  • Pedro J. Chévere Morales
    Art Director
  • Antonio Hernández
    Key Cast
    "Christian"
  • Daniel Rosa Hunter
    Key Cast
    "Pablo"
  • Emmanuel Santiago Tejas
    Key Cast
    "Gustavo"
  • Alejandra Vergara
    Key Cast
    "Cajera/Steph"
  • David Rivera Díaz
    Key Cast
    "Ladrón"
  • Sara Hernández
    Key Cast
    "Pao"
  • David Rivera Díaz
    Executive Producer
  • Carlos M. Sánchez Quiñonez
    Executive Producer
  • Imprenta Efrasan
    Associate Producer
  • Luis "Huey" Delgado
    Associate Producer
  • Tony Hernández
    Associate Producer
  • Sebastián Zurinaga
    1rst Assistant Camera
  • Johnsue Vargas Colón
    Gaffer
  • Omar Rojas Torres
    Best Boy
  • Diego García
    Production Assistant
  • Dana Kercadó
    Buyer
  • David Rivera Díaz
    Buyer
  • José Luis Castro Negrón
    Props Designer
  • Pedro J. Chévere Morales
    Props Designer
  • Carlos Manuel Sánchez Díaz
    Props Designer
  • Sabrina Martínez
    Hair & Make-Up
  • Annexys Cacho
    Hair & Make-Up
  • Thomas R. Nicholson
    Production Sound Mixer
  • Jan Rolón
    Casting Director
  • Sara Hernández
    Casting Director
  • Carlos Manuel Sánchez Díaz
    Editor
  • Enyel-C
    Music
  • Mike Rodz
    Music
  • Dielo
    Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Anécdotas: Prom
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 20, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Puerto Rico
  • Country of Filming:
    Puerto Rico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Festival Académico de Cine Universitario Internacional FACIUNI VII
    Latin America
    February 3, 2020
    Best Puertorrican Short, Best International Short
  • Festival Internacional de Cine Fine Arts
    San Juan
    Puerto Rico
    October 9, 2019
    Audience Award
  • Oaxaca Film Fest
    Oaxaca
    Mexico
    October 8, 2019
    Finalist - Best Short Film
  • Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    October 17, 2019
    New York Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Albuquerque Latino Film Festival. ¡Cine Magnifico!
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    United States
    September 7, 2019
    New Mexico Premiere
    Official Selection
  • SHORTS MÉXICO - Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes de México
    Ciudad de México
    Mexico
    September 6, 2019
    Mexican Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Carlos Manuel Sánchez Díaz

Carlos Manuel Sánchez Díaz, is a writer, director, and editor born and raised in Puerto Rico. He began to develop his artistic skills at the Central School of Visual Arts in Santurce, Puerto Rico, where he flourished in painting, drawing, animation, and film. His writing focuses on the disgrace of the disadvantaged, the pessimistic nature of humanity, the absurd experience of the young, and the satire of social norms; often relying on drama, suspense and comedy.

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