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On Christmas Eve, Pedro leaves the city to embark on a long and solitary journey into the heart of winter. His destination is a cabin forgotten in the snow; his mission, to reunite with a figure from his past whom the world seems to have forgotten to thank.

  • Walder Martinez
    Director
  • Walder Martinez
    Writer
  • Walder Martinez
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Gracias
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 24, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    4,500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    AI Generative tools
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Walder Martinez

Walder Martinez is an Audiovisual Producer, Composer, and Sound Editor based in Málaga, Spain. His career began in 1990 in the music industry, leading him to found his studio, La Galera Multimedia. With over 25 years of experience in sound post-production for cinema, he has credited works on more than 30 international films (USA, Spain, Turkey, Argentina) and projects for platforms like Netflix and Prime Video.

Recently awarded "Best Music" at the 7th IESFFK (India), Walder now expands his narrative scope with his directorial debut, Gracias. By combining decades of storytelling experience through sound with cutting-edge Generative AI tools, he has evolved into a holistic filmmaker, proving that technology is best used when it serves a human story.

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Director Statement

With Gracias, I wanted to explore a fundamental question: Can synthetic tools convey genuine human emotion? As a debut director coming from a 35-year background in music and sound, I have always believed that the heartbeat of a film lies in its rhythm and atmosphere, not just its pixels.

I chose to use Generative AI not as a shortcut, but as a new cinematographic language that allows independent creators to visualize epic narratives. However, every frame, every line of dialogue, and every musical note was guided by a strict human intent: to tell a classic story of gratitude in a way that feels intimate and handmade. This film is my proof that technology, when guided by a human soul, can indeed touch the heart.