Dad is in Heaven
Director: Francisco Rodríguez | Length: 00:06:00:00

Synopsis: Manolo, opposed to the Trujillo regime, is forced into hiding during the dictatorship. His wife and son are left to face the authorities on their own and deny they know where Manolo is hiding.

To Die in Montecristi
Director: Frank López | Length: 00:07:55:00

Synopsis: Fernando writes a letter to Manuel in which he reveals his recent experiences and feelings.

Correspondence
Director: Franmiris Gomez Lombert | Length: 00:05:50:00

Synopsis: Simon, addicted to his job, comes home one day to find a letter that will change his life as well as his habits.

Do You Remember?
Director: Jorgy Cruz Soto | Length: 00:12:57:00

Synopsis: Based on everyday incidents in Santo Domingo, "Do You Remember?" takes us through a series of situations that express the irrefutable openness of the Dominican soul and the inherent acceptance of the growing double standard and prevalent layers of machismo that cover the whole country like a mantle.

Dad is in Heaven
Director: Francisco Rodríguez | Length: 00:06:00:00

Synopsis: Manolo, opposed to the Trujillo regime, is forced into hiding during the dictatorship. His wife and son are left to face the authorities on their own and deny they know where Manolo is hiding.

Morena´s Disgrace
Director: Andrés Farías | Length: 00:07:45:00

Synopsis: Morena is found hiding in a strange box in the bedroom of her lover Renato. Upon opening the box, a series of events are unleashed that ultimately change the lives of everyone forever.

The Photo
Director: Junior Cid | Length: 00:07:26:00

Synopsis: Something nasty occurs in a photo studio at the expense of a small victim of society.

Correspondence
Director: Franmiris Gomez Lombert | Length: 00:05:50:00

Synopsis: Simon, addicted to his job, comes home one day to find a letter that will change his life as well as his habits.

To Die in Montecristi
Director: Frank López | Length: 00:07:55:00

Synopsis: Fernando writes a letter to Manuel in which he reveals his recent experiences and feelings.

Luis Pie
Director: Félix Germán | Length: 00:12:00:00

Synopsis: Luis Pie, a Haitian, is unjustly accused of setting a fire at the sugarcane plantation. While suffering a terrible illness, he tries to find food for his hungry children.

Third
Director: Iván de Lara | Length: 00:03:15:00

Synopsis: Two homosexual men, Salvador and Cristian, meet by chance on the street. After an ephemeral chat, they go up to Cristian´s apartment.

If I Could Have Saved You
Director: Bladimir Abud | Length: 00:08:52:00

Synopsis: This is the story of Leonidas, a banana vendor at the New Market, who decides to murder his lover after she is unfaithful to him. But before carrying out the crime, he has a terrible premonition.

Hispaniola
Director: Freddy Vargas | Length: 00:11:46:00

Synopsis: The story of two children from different worlds – one Dominican and the other Haitian. They forge a friendship playing baseball.

The Sisters
Director: Abel Rodríguez | Length: 00:09:34:00

Synopsis: The Mirabal sisters seen from a more human perspective. They are portrayed as women, daughters, mothers and wives in their homes, worried about the futures of their families at a time when the Dominican Republic was under the domination of the regime.

Do You Remember?
Director: Jorgy Cruz Soto | Length: 00:12:57:00

Synopsis: Based on everyday incidents in Santo Domingo, “Do You Remember?” takes us through a series of situations that express the irrefutable openness of the Dominican soul and the inherent acceptance of the growing double standard and prevalent layers of machismo that cover the whole country like a mantle.

Going Down
Director: Ronny A. Sosa | Length: 00:14:49:00

Synopsis: Billy, a film student makes a documentary about the negligence of a company with regard to the maintenance of its elevator which is involved in a series of mysterious disappearances. Billy gets on the elevator in search of the truth but he finds much more than that.

The Office
Director: Paloma Valenzuela | Length: 00:11:07:00

Synopsis: This video was based on the British and US versions of ¨The Office.¨ It tells the story of Miguel Sánchez and his travel agency, "Dominican Travel and Tours." In this short episode, Miguel tries to promote his own special day.

The Date
Director: Henry Vásquez | Length: 00:13:20:00

Synopsis: This story, using black humor, is based on Mario who doesn´t get along with his neighbors who are always making love, day and night. He needs to find a solution to this situation.

Moonless Night
Director: R.J. Cartagena | Length: 00:14:45:00

Synopsis: A young, middle class woman falls victim to events that take place one night and drive her to near desperation.

First Sunday in April
Director: Víctor Manuel Martínez | Length: 00:15:00:00

Synopsis: A photo journalist is left behind one night by his friends. He has no money in his pocket but manages to get onto a public transport bus. He meets a petty criminal from a particular neighborhood in the ¨barrio alto¨ who convinces him to do a report on what is happening in his barrio.

Dad is in Heaven
Director: Francisco Rodríguez | Length: 00:06:00:00

Synopsis: Manolo, opposed to the Trujillo regime, is forced into hiding during the dictatorship. His wife and son are left to face the authorities on their own and deny they know where Manolo is hiding.

Morena´s Disgrace
Director: Andrés Farías | Length: 00:07:45:00

Synopsis: Morena is found hiding in a strange box in the bedroom of her lover Renato. Upon opening the box, a series of events are unleashed that ultimately change the lives of everyone forever.

Like Two Drops of Water
Director: José Augusto Vásquez (José Maracallo) | Length: 00:10:00:00

Synopsis: Abel, Angel´s twin brother, has been kidnapped and his life is now worth $2 million dollars, the exact amount he inherited from his father. Angel struggles with his other brothers, Jacobo and Juancito, who think they should call the police rather than pay the ransom. This dilemma brings out the true feelings of the brothers and there is no doubt about the fact that Abel and Angel are: "Like Two Drops of Water.".

Crossover
Director: Edwin Cruz | Length: 00:13:33:00

Synopsis: Félix Gervacio´s dreams of having his own radio program. However, because of discrimination and prejudice so prevalent in the media, it is not going to be easy to fulfill his dream.

Jose´s Kisses
Director: María Solano | Length: 00:14:15:00

Synopsis: The story of a young middle-class man whose hobby in life is sleeping with as many women as possible until he has a dream that opens his eyes to the reality of what could happen.

The Photo
Director: Junior Cid | Length: 00:07:26:00

Synopsis: Something nasty occurs in a photo studio at the expense of a small victim of society.

Idea for a Short Film
Director: Joel Parra | Length: 00:02:51:00

Synopsis: An idea machine sends out an idea to make a short film on a paper airplane but difficulties pop up along the way.

Maritza
Director: Junior Sarita | Length: 00:15:00:00

Synopsis: Maritza, a young woman, is married to Jose, a relentless abuser. As a result of the constant abuse, she decides to take her own life. The short film is dedicated to the struggle against domestic violence.

Correspondence
Director: Franmiris Gomez Lombert | Length: 00:05:50:00

Synopsis: Simon, addicted to his job, comes home one day to find a letter that will change his life as well as his habits.

Touch
Director: Biviana A. Bautista Mora | Length: 00:04:32:00

Synopsis: Juliana receives a strange package with no return address on it. It is an odd, sealed box. Her curiosity propels her to open it only to find a horrific sight.

To Die in Montecristi
Director: Frank López | Length: 00:07:55:00

Synopsis: Fernando writes a letter to Manuel in which he reveals his recent experiences and feelings.

Story of the Bar
Director: Leidy Gonzales | Length: 00:03:30:00

Synopsis: Penelope attempts to change her life but amid all the changes, she loses herself.

Sad Sunrise
Director: Jorge Yvan Rodríguez | Length: 00:08:39:00

Synopsis: This is a story that illustrates how sometimes we think we´re doing something well only to find we´re way off course.

Women
Director: Renso Mora | Length: 00:09:24:00

Synopsis: Three elderly rural women criticize the lack of dignity and experience on the part of a younger woman for becoming the common-law wife of a man with whom she was never properly engaged. The young peasant woman tells them what really happened down at the river while everyone was cooking around the campfire.

Luis Pie
Director: Félix Germán | Length: 00:12:00:00

Synopsis: Luis Pie, a Haitian, is unjustly accused of setting a fire at the sugarcane plantation. While suffering a terrible illness, he tries to find food for his hungry children.

The Dream Diary
Director: Johnattan Colón Báez | Length: 00:12:30:00

Synopsis: The dramatic story of two young people, a boy and a girl, whose world views are completely different. Joel has a very negative outlook which prevents him from seeing any value in his own life and existence. Maribel, on the other hand, has a life full of hopes and dreams she believes are attainable; she writes down her dreams her diary to keep them alive. Hers and Joel’s lives come together in an unexpected way.

Trust
Director: José Miguel González | Length: 00:12:29:00

Synopsis: This is the story of a group of friends on their way to an old cabin in the country. Their adventurous plans include fishing and spending the night at the cabin in the woods. One of them, from the very beginning, didn’t think it was a good idea because the cabin is too isolated and abandoned. But the rest of the group found that aspect of it all the more thrilling.

Third
Director: Iván de Lara | Length: 00:03:15:00

Synopsis: Two homosexual men, Salvador and Cristian, meet by chance on the street. After an ephemeral chat, they go up to Cristian´s apartment.

The Secret of our Pain
Director: Ariel Vargas y Wilson Núñez | Length: 00:06:30:00

Synopsis: This is the story of a couple of newlyweds. The husband arrives home one day to find his wife is missing. He soon realizes a terrible tragedy has occurred.

Letter to My Mother
Director: Carlos Andrés Rodríguez Pérez | Length: 00:15:00:00

Synopsis: Since she was a little girl, Dorys was spoiled by her mother who accepted and defended anything she did, right or wrong, never realizing the harm she was causing her daughter. Dorys grew up thinking the world was hers. One day Dorys´s boyfriend Manuel leaves her because of bad behavior. She refuses to accept this rejection and insists he stay with her no matter what. A tragedy occurs and Dorys ends up in prison. She writes a letter to her mother telling her the details of her life and what her mother´s effect had on her.

In Just One Day
Director: Victoria Linares Villegas | Length: 00:07:17:00

Synopsis: A young writer and a young singer wake up after having spent the night together. Their love continues, mixing with each others´ daily routines. We all know how this usually ends up…or maybe not this time.

Juan´s Problem
Director: Mario De Moya | Length: 00:13:00:00

Synopsis: Juan is a carefree young guy who doesn´t take anything seriously. He makes bad decisions, often hurting others.

TV Show
Director: Roberto Abreu | Length: 00:14:58:00

Synopsis: This short is about a television show whose main objective is getting on the air at any cost while using whatever medium or means is within its reach, regardless of reason or outcome.

Sebben Crudele
Director: Samuel Esteban Peña Valdez | Length: 00:04:17:00

Synopsis: “Forever cruel, forever cruel, so much so that it makes me languish; but I am always faithful to you, I will love you forever.” A husband. A park. A swing set. A pregnant wife. A bus stop. A lover. A traffic circle. A lover who threatens a marriage. The decision will always be made by the offended one – to continue to be the victim or to become the victimizer.

If I Could Have Saved You
Director: Bladimir Abud | Length: 00:08:52:00

Synopsis: This is the story of Leonidas, a banana vendor at the New Market, who decides to murder his lover after she is unfaithful to him. But before carrying out the crime, he has a terrible premonition.

Roberto´s Paranoia
Director: Braya Grullón Abreu | Length: 00:13:50:00

Synopsis: Roberto Grullón, calm on the outside but insanely jealous toward his wife Claudia Soto, kills every friend who crosses her path. Claudia, delighted to tell Roberto the news she is pregnant, notices a strange reaction on his part. She decides to disguise herself as a man to investigate him.

Hispaniola
Director: Freddy Vargas | Length: 00:11:46:00

Synopsis: The story of two children from different worlds – one Dominican and the other Haitian. They forge a friendship playing baseball.

Collection
Director: Lucia Lizardo | Length: 00:02:35:00

Synopsis: This is a tribute to José Ángel Buesa, Cuba poet of international renown. The story is about a man who writes a poem about his life as he awaits his own death.

Absence of Love
Director: Violeta Lockhart | Length: 00:07:51:00

Synopsis: As Sofia composes a piano piece, she thinks about moments in her childhood. What happens when her father writes her a letter? The Absence of Love continues ...

The Sisters
Director: Abel Rodríguez | Length: 00:09:34:00

Synopsis: The Mirabal sisters seen from a more human perspective. They are portrayed as women, daughters, mothers and wives in their homes, worried about the futures of their families at a time when the Dominican Republic was under the domination of the regime.

Paradox
Director: Javier Reyes | Length: 00:09:27:00

Synopsis: “Paradox” philosophically explains the role of money as the base of society from several different points of view.

Foolish Thieves
Director: Tabaré Pichardo | Length: 00:14:53:00

Synopsis: Four young guys from the neighborhood decide to rob a bank and take all the money they can in 10 minutes. What they don’t know is that a bad turn awaits them.

I Don´t Know How to Read
Director: Luis Miguel Abreu Gil | Length: 00:15:00:00

Synopsis: Anthony belongs to a criminal gang. In search of redemption, he decides to provide information to the police about the gang. On the other hand, Carlitos, a shoeshine boy in the Colonial Zone, is affected by the world of violence and ambition. One normal work day, a gun battle changes his life forever.

Folklore
Director: Robert Lizardo | Length: 00:13:05:00

Synopsis: Juan and Carolina are a couple living in a Dominican neighborhood. One of their sons dies. Distraught, Carolina loses control over her life and stops taking care of her youngest son. This worries Juan and he has to take drastic measures.

The Secret
Director: Johanny H. Paulino | Length: 00:12:28:00

Synopsis: For centuries, the Court of Nesomas has tried to keep secret a discovery that would change the course of humanity. They concentrated all their efforts in impeding the dissemination of the discovery using whatever means were necessary. Old members of the Nesomas deserted and formed their own society called “The Gentlemen of Quality” as a way of opposing the ambitious plans of the Nesomas and with the goal of revealing the secret to the world.

Poverty, Endless Poverty
Director: Juan Eligio Hernández Delgado | Length: 00:09:59:00

Synopsis: The story of a family that is living one of the most common situations that exists in our society: poverty where the struggle to survive is more and more difficult. This often pushes people into desperate states of impotence due to injustices committed by those who believe themselves to be the owners of our society.

Ode to a Clown
Director: Francisco Martínez | Length: 00:12:37:00

Synopsis: A clown cannot stop thinking about his family. His mind is full of memories and more memories without ever finding what he is seeking.

Raza
Director: María Virginia López Marte | Length: 00:01:25:00

Synopsis: Mixing skin color is a source of attraction between people. It is that attraction to be devoured by a beast (man).

Nocturnal Loyalty
Director: Fernando R. Blanco | Length: 00:12:13:00

Synopsis: Jesús De León, well-known producer and host of a daily radio show gets involved in a dangerous situation in which his attitude will be decisive for Nelsio, a depressed and violent family man who is not dealing with a marital problem.

Night Requiem for a Taxi Driver
Director: Ricardo Ruiz Stepanenko | Length: 00:14:56:00

Synopsis: One night, a taxi driver picks up a passenger who seems to become increasingly suspicious. The taxi driver realizes that there is a crime afoot and, as the noose tightens, he realizes that it is he himself is meant to be the target of the crime, although the killer in his taxi doesn´t seem to know that.

Pride on Two Wheels
Director: Luis Alberto Abreu | Length: 00:05:33:00

Synopsis: Repsol is an amateur car racer who considers himself to be very good; he never misses a race. It bothers him that Nixon, another racer who thinks he is the best street driver, is always showing off. Repsol decides to challenge him.

ALMA... S
Director: Dulce Elvira de los Santos | Length: 00:12:58:00

Synopsis: A woman tells us the story of her search for her soul.

Unexpected
Director: Josías Domínguez | Length: 00:01:50:00

Synopsis: As a young man enjoys the beauty of nature, when suddenly and without warning fear takes over as he encounters something totally unexpected.

Condemned
Director: Jenny Arias | Length: 00:13:21:00

Synopsis: A woman is physically and emotionally abused by her husband whose violent rages get so bad that he ends up brutally beating her to death. Her soul cannot rest in peace and her spirit goes about taking its revenge on the men in the village, killing some and scaring the life out of others.