A stunning short about a border patrol officer forced to confront some painful truths after a life-altering encounter with an illegal immigrant. Beautifully written and directed by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Evan Kaufmann, with strong acting performances and terrific work by DP Cameron Schmucker.
Check out some Behind The Scenes images from the shoot as well as full credits below!
Written & Directed by Evan Kaufmann
Produced by Nayip Ramos, Carlos Corral and Evan Kaufmann
Exec. Producer: Josh Abbott
Director of Photography: Cameron Schmucker
Ramon: Juan Pablo Raba
Garrett: Johan Luis
Rae: Grace Santos
Capt. Garza: Anthony Escobar
Ramon’s Wife: Aide Rodriguez
Baby: John Arnsworth
Doctor: Andrew Gomez
Nurse: Zolia Arnsworth
Immigrants: Daymond Roman, Lionel Martinez, Michael Martinez
Dia De Los Muertos Family: Leticia Pena, Sofia Rose Ness, Mya Celeste Salgado
Stunts: Chris Donaldson, Jessica Surrock
Original Music: Rick Del Castillo
Additional Music: A. Taylor
Hair/makeup: Veronica Barajas, Leticia Pena
Production Designer: Tamyra Davis
PAs: Erin Solis, Sean Salcido, Philip Tyler
Prop Master: Andy Gomez
Picture Car Coordinator: Jacob Cena
Special Effects: Leticia Pena
1st Assist. Camera: Nico Aguilera
2nd Assist. Camera: Jesus Nunez
DIT: Jesus Nunez
Gaffer: Ryan Martinez
Key grip: Rick Holguin
Grips: Art Rayon, Dee Carroll
Camera PA: Jonny Barnes
Location Sound Mixer: Carlos Corral
Editor: James K. Crouch
Assit. Editor: Alli Holland
Sound Mixer & Designer: Justin Cruse
Colorist / VFX: Gray Marshall