Produced by Decrem Films and Driven Equation
A film by Merced Elizondo
THE MOURNING OF
Julio César Cedillo stars as Father Tomas
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98th Academy Awards Qualifying Film
BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM
Maribel has been mourning the tragic loss of her mother in the most peculiar way imaginable- by secretly attending the funerals of strangers. After weeks of lying and searching for solace through the grief of others, her inability to move on finally catches up with her.
The Mouring Of Trailer.
Director: Merced Elizondo
Starring: Natalia Villegas Antimo, Julio César Cedillo
Prod Co: Driven Equation, Decrem Films
Producers: Helena Sardinha, Rafael Thomaseto, Alan C. Hodge, Liz Cardenas
Shot on Arri Alexa Mini LF + Panavision Panaspeeds
SELECTED SCENE
Father Tomas.
Father Tomas finally confronts Mirabel about her funeral crashes. He can't help but be honest about her dilemma and eventually guides her spirit towards a more thoughtful outcome.
The Making Of
Behind The Scenes Documentary
THE MOURNING OF : CAST AND CREW
Still photo by Jon Birondo
“Un gran honor el haber trabajado contigo. Me llevo todos los consejos que me diste en el set.”
“A great honor to have worked with you. I’m taking with me all the advise you gave me on set.”
Natalia Villegas Antimo as Maribel
Still Photo by Eliana Pires
“I was eager to work with Merced once again. His stories always strike a human chord with me.”
Julio César Cedillo as Father Tomas
Behind The Scenes
Natalia Villegas as Maribel. Photo by Eliana Pires.
Director : Merced checking the framing.
Cinematographer , Matheus Bastos lines up the shot.
