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Lú

Lú (Alexandra Maldonado) is a girl like no other, her thoughts point her to one direction, to be Lucas (José Contreras). Despite her healthy relationship with Emma (Marysabel Torres), she's not too happy to be in the wrong body. Obsessed to get a sex change , she pushes it to the limit and gets a surgery. Not everything goes as expected and that leads her to a mental journey in her new body .

  • Diego Luciano
    Director
  • Diego Luciano
    Producer
  • Diego Luciano
    Writer
  • Alexandra Maldonado
    Key Cast
  • Marysabel Torres
    Key Cast
  • José Contreras
    Key Cast
  • Diego Luciano
    Cinematography
  • Edward Rivera
    Cinematography
  • David Arraya
    Original Music/Sound Direction
  • Derick Acosta
    Camera Operator
  • Jonathan Genao
    Boom Operator
  • Shalimar Valentín
    PA
  • Jeramy Lozada
    PA
  • Emilce Nieves
    Still Photographer
  • William Muñoz Rivera
    Make Up Artist
  • Angelica Sisco
    Continuity
  • Jonathan Aponte
    Gaffer
  • Luis Cortes
    Grip
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Lú
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 24, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Puerto Rico
  • Country of Filming:
    Puerto Rico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Black Magic.
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Diego Luciano

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1989. He began experimenting with cinematography since his childhood, filming dozens of short films in middle school with his little handheld camera. Later on he proceeded to take pictures with small and disposable cameras where he found out he was falling in love with the medium. He then went to the University of Puerto Rico in Bayamón to study a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering. Between classes he kept doing photography and videography with his video camera. Realizing that engineering wasn't for him, he then started an Associate's Degree in Cinematography at the Colegio de Cinematografía, Artes y Televisión (CCAT). It was there where one professor told him about his "photographic eye", encouraging him to take that path. Diego then decided to take advantage of such talent, doing various styles of photography, freelancing and personal projects. He has been part of various film proyects and has been awarded twice, Best Shortfilm on the 2016's Silent Film Contest and Best Shortfilm in the European International Film Festival: Hecho en Europa's 48hour Film Contest in the same year, being awarded a scholarship to EICAR in Paris, France. He is currently working on various music videos as a cinematographer and a few shortfilms to come.

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Director Statement

Being raised in an homosexual atmosphere, Lú came to light thanks the vision I have of my mother, her uncondicional love for her partner and their unique and sometimes bizarre but strong relationship. I have fallen in love with filmmaking thanks to Kubrick and his one point perspective and also Gaspar Noé and his raw view of life. This is my take with those influences at hand. I am a first time Director and Cinematographer.