Volador (2024)
'Volador' explores the power of acceptance.
'Volador' explores the power of acceptance. Mateo, an 18 year old from Mexico, fights his way through challenges that arise in a place (Grand Rapids) he would describe as dull. He works as a part-time cashier and commercial photographer for Supermercado Mexico. While living in a house that's constantly throwing parties, he feels lost and is tempted to leave his dreams for America behind by retreating back to Morelia, Mexico. With the help of his friends Aliyah (Gabi Salazar) and Dbo (Brian Shannon) he finds a new perspective.
Director: Miguel A. Hernandez, Tessa E. Osborne
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 30, 2024
Cast
- Miguel A. Hernandez - Mateo
- Gabi Salazar - Aliyah
- Brian Shannon - Dbo
- David Alberto Luna Martinez - Young Mateo
- Raul Luna Martinez - Young Ivan
- Ezra Bernardino - Roommate
- Jorge Gonzalez - Mechanic
- Tavia - Girl from party
- Janeth Padilla - Mateo's mother
- Gabriel Hernandez - Mateo's brother (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Jeremiah Wilkerson, Ruben Resendiz Jr.
Production: Rice Pictures, Aves Films
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $3,000
Box Office: $6,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Quiet Resignation to Fate
Keywords
immigrant, mexico, acceptance
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Volador about?
- 'Volador' explores the power of acceptance. Mateo, an 18 year old from Mexico, fights his way through challenges that arise in a place (Grand Rapids) he would describe as dull. He works as a part-time cashier and commercial photographer for Supermercado Mexico. While living in a house that's constantly throwing parties, he feels lost and is tempted to leave his dreams for America behind by retreating back to Morelia, Mexico. With the help of his friends Aliyah (Gabi Salazar) and Dbo (Brian Shannon) he finds a new perspective.
- Who directed Volador?
- Volador was directed by Miguel A. Hernandez, Tessa E. Osborne.
- Who stars in Volador?
- Volador stars Miguel A. Hernandez, Gabi Salazar, Brian Shannon, David Alberto Luna Martinez, Raul Luna Martinez, Ezra Bernardino.
- How long is Volador?
- Volador has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Volador?
- Volador is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Volador?
- Volador had a budget of $3,000.
- How much did Volador gross?
- Volador grossed $6,000 worldwide.
- Where was Volador produced?
- Volador was produced in Mexico, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Volador?
- The themes of Volador include: Quiet Resignation to Fate.