Short film

Zapatazos

2025 · 7 min

A brief, heartfelt slice of struggle and pride, carried by dance and the sting of rejection.

Overview: In 1986, Los Angeles, a Mexican-American dancer, risks everything to audition for a prestigious gala in his grandfather's Zoot Suit—only to be told he’s ‘too Mexican.’
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, race, family, ambition
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
race
family
ambition
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: drama
Directed by: Christopher Ocegueda
Written by: JC Contreras G
Starring: German Anselmo, Peter Rojas, Azucena Ferrusca, Vincent Morales, Alan Arellano, Ricardo Santiago-Carpio, Charlie Call, JC Contreras G
Cinematography: Luna Bautista
Runtime: 7 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English, Spanish