Todos Mis Vecinos Son Inmigrantes

This short film features a guy with a colorful group of neighbors - immigrants from all parts of the world. While little (understandable) dialogue is passed between the people themselves, simple gestures like a smile and an open palm speak wonders.

Simple and cute, really.

(No subtitles for the videos I'm featuring for this one, but there's very little dialogue here anyway. Watch the film now! Or how about watching this short film about an ex-boyfriend knocking on his ex-gf's door for some reason?)

Praga

This short film is about a man going to Prague to meet his ladylove. Besides a bittersweet undertone of meeting your true love and experiencing the possible pain of separation, this story is told amidst a studio-made backdrop (not shot on location, but they made it work) and a lovely soundtrack.



Praga, on YouTube

Directed by Juan Sebastián Valencia

Merry Little Christmas

This short film is about the abuse a mother and daughter undergo through the hands of a man. Told with a number of bloodstains and visions of monsters, this movie shows the horribly terrible life of those who experience domestic abuse.

This one affected me very much. It's honestly very brutal, so steel yourself before watching this.

(By the way, El Orden De Las Cosas is another heart-breaking film that tackles domestic abuse.)


Director's website (Martín Lerma)


Merry Little Christmas, on YouTube

Directed by Manuel Marín & Ignacio Martín Lerma

Chico Y Chepe

This short film is about two brothers, Chico and Chepe. They have been living on their own for a while, but they are about to meet some people who will change their lives forever.

Simple flick, but cute.



Chico Y Chepe, on YouTube

Directed by Herson Ortega

SOI420

This short film is about a weed dealer who plans to move with his girlfriend to Colombia. While everything is about set for the planned migration, things get messy as Luciano decides to take on one more job before leaving.

Indie in origin, but anchored in the sad reality of illegal dealing and relationships.



SOI420, on YouTube

Directed by Sergio Guerra

El Valor Del Dinero (The Value of Money)

This short film is about a man who is trying to buy a new "life". Since "life", apparently, is too cheap, the sales agent tries to sell him various other items instead, like a "conscience" and a "suicide".

This film is interesting in that it tries to note the supposed value of morals, ideals, and other intangibles. Food for thought, and an interesting social commentary.



El Valor Del Dinero, on YouTube

Directed by Raúl Gutiérrez