On April 27, the second edition of the First Film Festival made by adolescents from all over the Mexican Republic was held. The FILM FEST UNOi gave us the opportunity to meet the incredible mind of young people full of creativity, ideas and reflections on various social situations that we often leave aside.
At the Roberto Cantoral Theater there was a night full of talent and enthusiasm, in which, out of 108 short films, we were able to enjoy the 15 finalists who narrated topics ranging from food and health to energy and equity. All through genres such as drama, documentary, silent film, horror, animation, among others.
The categories to be awarded and winners were the following:
First place
San Luis Potosi
World Cup
Second place
Tabasco
I’m fine?
Third place
CDMX
the silence of war
best cinematography
campeche
shadow of shadows
Best screenplay
San Luis Potosi
Gobbiez, not even the dead rest
Best actress
Guanajuato
Dana Fernanda Zapata Rico
Short film: The Void
best Actor
Sonora
Jose Antonio Garcia Ceja
Short film: The great auction
best direction
Sonora
Short film: The Last Man
At the end of the awards ceremony we had the opportunity to talk to the boys who won first place with their short “World Cup” which narrates how a group of brothers and their complicity help their grandfather fulfill one of his greatest dreams. , that Mexico be world champion.
Between laughs and sighs, the boys tell us how excited they are about taking first place without losing sight of competing again next year with the desire to bring more of their ideas to the big screen. What filled them with pride the most was being able to share a story that was not only inspired by sport, but also by the life of the grandfather of one of the members.
Lastly, these guys who see this experience as something unique and exciting leave some great advice to the guys who come after them with the same dreams and illusions of venturing into the production of short films. Do not let yourself be defeated by adversity and take risks until you fight for your dreams regardless of the obstacles.