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“Las Olas” (Short Film 2023)

Kaleah Martinez, a seventeen-year-old Afro-Latinx honor student is suddenly faced with the unexpected and violent loss of her brother. As she moves through her pain and self-destruction, she must find a way to forgive herself.

Written, Produced and Directed by: Monica Mustelier

AWARDS AND SCREENINGS

  • Caribbean Tales International film festival – TORONTO
    Canada
    September 7, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Chicago International Indie Film Festival – CHICAGO
    United States
    January 13, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Oklahoma Black Film Festival -TULSA
    United States
    February 17, 2024
    US Premiere
    Finalist – Best Female Director
  • Women’s International Film Festival Nigeria – ABUJA
    Nigeria
    March 4, 2024
    African Premiere
    Nominee
  • Canadian Independent Film Festival – MONTREAL
    Canada
    February 9, 2024
    Nominee