Las cosas que brillan
This magical coming-of-age film follows a curious Trans Latinx mermaid who dares to surface.
11 mins
A curious young mermaid defies her mother and ventures to the surface, only to discover the danger that lies above after a violent encounter with a conquistador. The BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is presented with support from Independence Public Media Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.
Bettina Escauriza
Producer
Kris Mendoza
Producer
Maori Karmael Holmes
Executive Producer
Caroline Kim
Executive Producer
Heidi Saman
Supervising Producer
Sydney Rodriguez
Co-Producer
Andrea Cruz
Editor