Mother Corn (nahiin 'nuu) - Full Short Film

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Triqui Indian girl wrestles spiritual visions that force her to awaken to the importance of tradition as part of her self-identity.

Official Selection, 2014 Slamdance Film Festival


Written by Tera Hollingsworth (terahollingsworth.com)
Directed by Guillermo Lecuona (guillermolecuona.com)

Trailer: vimeo.com/72456664

"...at once captivating and disturbing. The performances from both the girl and grandmother are very natural and moving." - Filmthreat filmthreat.com/uncategorized/mother-corn/

Winner, Best of Show, 2013 Best Shorts Competition
Winner, Best Foreign Film, 2013 LA Indie Film Festival

Winner, Best Short Film, 2013 Los Angeles Art-House Film Festival

Honorable Mention, 2013 Miami Short Film Festival

Official Selection, 2014 San Francisco Independent Film Festival

Official Selection, 2013 Leeds International Film Festival

Official Selection, 2013 Vancouver International Film Festival

Official Selection, 2013 Hawaii International Film Festival

Official Selection, 2013 Santa Monica Independent Film Festival

Official Selection, 2013 Rockport Film Festival

"...impressive visuals, spot-on direction, and an absorbing soundtrack... a high benchmark for short filmmaking."
-The London Film Review

Cast: Guillermo Lecuona

Tags: female lead, Short, film festival winner, slamdance, VFX, bokeh, stop motion, animation and dark