Becoming Vera
A young pianist battles poverty and her own insecurities to find a future in the world of Latin Jazz.
87 mins
In Miami, 18-year-old pianist Vera, a foster child aging out of the system, struggles to pursue her passion for Latin Jazz amidst poverty and exploitation. After landing a freelance job painting a music studio, she impresses Hector, the studio owner and music producer, who offers her a chance to compose. However, Hector exploits her talent, stealing her composition for his own gain. Faced with betrayal and self-doubt, Vera almost gives up her dream. But with determination and the support of friends, she finds her voice and takes one final step toward a future in Latin Jazz, proving that anything is possible with resilience and self-belief.
Raquel Lebish
Vera
Gabriel Diehl
Hector
Nicolas Pozo
Jake
Mikaela Monet
Ellen
Brandon Williams
Daniel
Victoria Fraunberger
Young Lady
JD Driskill
Landlord
Lonnie Jackson
Old Man
Sergio Vizuete
Director
Sergio Vizuete
Writer
Sergio Vizuete
Producer
Yuchuan Cao
Producer
Jiarui Guo
Producer
Sergio Vizuete
Editor
Vince Jolivette
Executive Producer
Tom Villano
Supervising Producer
Eduardo Vieira
Line Producer
Arturo Vasquez
Cinematography
Rita Villarroel Gomez
Production Design
Jamie Zhao
Costume Design
Luza Jaramillo
Makeup & Hair
Marco Sroka
First Assistant Director
Jiarui Guo
Second Assistant Director
León Cabezal
Sound
J.C. Doler
Visual Effects Editor
Gerardinamir Cabrera
Electrician
Alexander Cristofoli
First Assistant Camera
Mauricio Gómez
Electrician
Ernique Grau
Key Grip
Brandon Impelluso
Second Assistant Camera
Alejandro Iodice
Camera Operator
Ernesto Quintana
Gaffer
Jose Angel Ramirez Sansonetti
Digital Imaging Technician