La Leyenda Del Espantapájaros (The Legend of the Scarecrow, in English) starts off with a scarecrow. He seems to be friendly enough, but the birds just can’t see that. However, one day, a wounded crow tells him the reason why he is constantly rejected. He then thinks of talking to his boss, the farmer. Maybe he can have a new job instead and finally get friends. Maybe. Continue Reading
Sígueme starts with a guy meeting another guy by the bay. There is a little tension and awkwardness between them, but they soon come into an understanding. One thing leads to another, and they end up having sex. Numbers are shared, and they part. Things go well until the guy meets with his wife, who notices something different. Continue Reading
Jesusito De Mi Vida (Dear Child Jesus, in English) is about Jesus, a young boy praying to God. His mother tucks him in after he says his prayers. She then tells him that if he prays with his heart, God will grant him anything he needs. After a glass of water and some shut eye, the little boy gets up to go to the bathroom, only to see a dark, scary hallway. Continue Reading
This touching story of a young family living by the sea brought tears into my eyes. Contra el Mar / Against the Sea from Richard Parkin on Vimeo. Contra El Mar is a Spanish-language short film about a man diving… Continue Reading
Pipas starts with two girls snacking outdoors. One of them starts talking about how her boyfriend may just be cheating on her. When asked why she thinks so, she says that it’s because her man cried out “Pi!” post-coitus. Continue Reading