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Shorts Program 2 includes 23 SEMANAS, A HISTORY OF SITTING ON WAITING ROOMS, CLINGING TO AIR, DANZONEROS, IN THE STATIC, NEGRA, YO SOY BELLA, STILL HERE and THIS ONE IS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Date Location Time Tickets
Friday, June 2, 2023 TCL Chinese Theaters Auditorium 6 8:30 PM PDT BUY TICKETS

West Coast Premiere

23 Semanas

Directed by Hansel Porras Garcia

USA | 13 min | 2022

A 23 weeks pregnant young actress, struggles to find the perfect name for her daughter.

Sarah, a young Cuban actress exiled in Miami, and Ernesto, her husband, struggle to find the perfect name for their future daughter. A dinner night with their friends Vanessa and David, who will be the godparents, will help Sarah make a decision.
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Hansel Porras García (b. 1994) is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. He graduated from the National School of Arts in Havana, Cuba; and the Center of Cinematography, Arts, and TV in Miami, FL. His debut feature film Febrero was funded by the Oolite Arts’ Cinematic Residency and won the Knights Made in MIA Award at the 40th Miami Film Festival. His work shows the Hispanic multiculturalism of Miami, focusing on the Cuban diaspora and exploring themes such as immigration, family and identity.
Type of Film Short
Country of Origin USA
Year Film Was Completed 2022
Runtime 13 min
Social media Handles Instagram: @hansel_porras, @wegfilms@nabilah.molina, @lauralemansatorre@yanielcastillo_
Director Hansel Porras Garcia
Written by Hansel Porras Garcia
Cinematography Hector David Rosales
Edited by Hansel Porras Garcia
Sound Design Javier Figueroa
Art Direction Celia Ledon
Main Cast Nabilah Molina, Andy Barbosa, Laura Aleman Satorre, Yaniel Castillo.

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