Adiós Abuelita
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Adiós Abuelita tells the story of Christian, a second-generation Cuban American, as he struggles to deliver a eulogy before sending his Abuela's ashes out to sea.
Adiós Abuelita
New York City, New York | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Adiós Abuelita tells the story of Christian, a second-generation Cuban American, as he struggles to deliver a eulogy before sending his Abuela's ashes out to sea.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Adiós Abuelita follows Christian, a second-generation Cuban American, as he struggles to deliver a eulogy before sending his Abuela's ashes out to sea.
This story comes straight from writer/director Anthony Romaguera's life, although dramatized because Abuelita's enjoy a good bit of drama.
With some of Abuelita's ashes put into a biodagradable seashell, all Christian needs to do is say a few thoughtful words and let the ocean take the seashell out of his hands, where it will dissolve and the ashes will drift off. Sounds simple enough, right?
For Christian, it doesn't feel like he's only lost his beloved Abuelita. It feels like a part of his culture died with her.
We hope you’ll indulge us in our brief synopsis of the film as there are some surprises we think are best left unspoiled. We are proud of the current state of the film, and your contributions will only make the film better.
To visually communicate Christian's emotions, the decision was made to set the film during sunset, specifically the time of day when golden hour turns to blue hour. The story plays out in real time so color correction is vital to portray that change in light in a natural and non-distracting way. This film’s special care for color correction will mean more sessions with our colorist and more billed hours. The same goes for sound design as the film entirely takes place on the ocean shore, so working with the crashing waves and making sure the dialogue is clean and interpretable will require as equal care as color correction.
And then there's the matter of what do we do once the film is complete. Again, the team is proud of the film's progress, and we are eager to share this movie that means so much to us, and we feel has the potential to connect with audiences everywhere. We plan to submit the Adiós Abuelita to film festivals, which comes with submission fees. Your contributions will help us get the film seen.
Our plan is to tackle the finishing process (VFX, color correction, sound editing/mixing) throughout the summer, starting in May and wrapping by August, then submitting to festivals from there.
Any amount helps. We are so appreciative of any contribution or even simply sharing this page. You truly are helping us make the best possible product out of this personal film.
Thank you.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Color Correction
Costs $1,000
To maintain consistency throughout the film as to not pull the audience out of the movie.
Sound Editing/Sound Mixing
Costs $2,000
Ensuring the sound is clean, consistent, and not distracting.
Original Score
Costs $500
The film has a distinct tone and we need an original musical score to match it.
Visual Effects
Costs $1,000
Cleaning up inconsistencies since we shot on a public beach over the course of three days.
Film Festival Submission Fees
Costs $500
This will help cover film festival fees and get the film seen.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Anthony Romaguera
Writer/Director
Anthony Romaguera is a filmmaker born and raised in Miami, Florida and now based out of New York City. From the early days of running around with a low-rate digital camera to the lessons learned at Florida State University Film School, Anthony has always enjoyed working with a small group of friends making something personal. Over the years those friends got more talented, and the films got considerably better.
Nathan Crane Cohen
Producer
Nathan is a Producer, Director, DP, and aspiring interesting person. He is the co-owner of Park Bench Pictures, a production company in New York City. He and Anthony have been making movies together for over ten years.
Iliana Ipes
Cinematographer
Iliana Ipes is a Latinx cinematographer who has a passion for visually exploring stories about people whose narratives are not often told. She loves challenging seemingly cemented ideas of sexuality, gender and race while interweaving the theme of human connection. Her goal is to help create content with real and complex characters that she wishes 10-year-old Iliana could have seen on TV. Being behind the camera comes second only to watching a futbol game with her Abuelo and eating her abuela's peaches and merengue cake.
Chris Lopez
Actor
Isadora Leiva
Actor
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Adiós Abuelita follows Christian, a second-generation Cuban American, as he struggles to deliver a eulogy before sending his Abuela's ashes out to sea.
This story comes straight from writer/director Anthony Romaguera's life, although dramatized because Abuelita's enjoy a good bit of drama.
With some of Abuelita's ashes put into a biodagradable seashell, all Christian needs to do is say a few thoughtful words and let the ocean take the seashell out of his hands, where it will dissolve and the ashes will drift off. Sounds simple enough, right?
For Christian, it doesn't feel like he's only lost his beloved Abuelita. It feels like a part of his culture died with her.
We hope you’ll indulge us in our brief synopsis of the film as there are some surprises we think are best left unspoiled. We are proud of the current state of the film, and your contributions will only make the film better.
To visually communicate Christian's emotions, the decision was made to set the film during sunset, specifically the time of day when golden hour turns to blue hour. The story plays out in real time so color correction is vital to portray that change in light in a natural and non-distracting way. This film’s special care for color correction will mean more sessions with our colorist and more billed hours. The same goes for sound design as the film entirely takes place on the ocean shore, so working with the crashing waves and making sure the dialogue is clean and interpretable will require as equal care as color correction.
And then there's the matter of what do we do once the film is complete. Again, the team is proud of the film's progress, and we are eager to share this movie that means so much to us, and we feel has the potential to connect with audiences everywhere. We plan to submit the Adiós Abuelita to film festivals, which comes with submission fees. Your contributions will help us get the film seen.
Our plan is to tackle the finishing process (VFX, color correction, sound editing/mixing) throughout the summer, starting in May and wrapping by August, then submitting to festivals from there.
Any amount helps. We are so appreciative of any contribution or even simply sharing this page. You truly are helping us make the best possible product out of this personal film.
Thank you.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Color Correction
Costs $1,000
To maintain consistency throughout the film as to not pull the audience out of the movie.
Sound Editing/Sound Mixing
Costs $2,000
Ensuring the sound is clean, consistent, and not distracting.
Original Score
Costs $500
The film has a distinct tone and we need an original musical score to match it.
Visual Effects
Costs $1,000
Cleaning up inconsistencies since we shot on a public beach over the course of three days.
Film Festival Submission Fees
Costs $500
This will help cover film festival fees and get the film seen.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Anthony Romaguera
Writer/Director
Anthony Romaguera is a filmmaker born and raised in Miami, Florida and now based out of New York City. From the early days of running around with a low-rate digital camera to the lessons learned at Florida State University Film School, Anthony has always enjoyed working with a small group of friends making something personal. Over the years those friends got more talented, and the films got considerably better.
Nathan Crane Cohen
Producer
Nathan is a Producer, Director, DP, and aspiring interesting person. He is the co-owner of Park Bench Pictures, a production company in New York City. He and Anthony have been making movies together for over ten years.
Iliana Ipes
Cinematographer
Iliana Ipes is a Latinx cinematographer who has a passion for visually exploring stories about people whose narratives are not often told. She loves challenging seemingly cemented ideas of sexuality, gender and race while interweaving the theme of human connection. Her goal is to help create content with real and complex characters that she wishes 10-year-old Iliana could have seen on TV. Being behind the camera comes second only to watching a futbol game with her Abuelo and eating her abuela's peaches and merengue cake.
Chris Lopez
Actor
Isadora Leiva
Actor