Hijo (2022)
Austin, Texas. 1996. A teenage Mexican immigrant struggles with his identity as he slowly assimilates into American culture despite his mother’s growing disapproval of his change.
Narrative Short / 32 minutes 52 seconds / Drama / Color / 17:9 / Stereo / Spanish / USA
Directed by Oscar Perez Chairez
This film is a recipient of the Austin Film Society’s Short Film Grant
43 CineFestival, 2022 (San Antonio, TX) - World Premiere
Out on Film, 2022 (Atlanta, GA) - Georgia Premiere, Runner Up: Audience Award - Best Narrative Short Film
Portland Film Festival, 2022 (Portland, OR) - Oregon Premiere
Montclair Film Festival, 2022 (Montclair, NJ) - New Jersey Premiere
USA Film Festival, 2023 (Dallas, TX) - North Texas Premiere, Jury Prize Texas Short
WorldFest Film Festival, 2023 (Houston, TX) - Virtual Screening
Hill Country Film Festival, 2023 (Fredericksburg, Texas) - Fredericksburg Premiere
Mexico City Independent Film Fest, 2023 (Mexico City, MX) - International Premiere
Katra Film Series, 2023 (Brooklyn, NY) - Virtual Screening
Katra Latinx Film Festival, 2023 (Brooklyn, NY) - Virtual Screening
Lake Travis Film Festival, 2023 (Bee Cave, Texas) - Bee Cave Premiere
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Photos by Roberto Soto
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