Towards the Sun
Unter der drohenden Gefahr einer Abschiebung bricht ein unbegleiteter Minderjähriger zu einem Kinderheim in Texas auf. Auf dieser heilenden Reise lernt er, sich durch die Kraft der Kunst auszudrücken.
Movie data
Year of production: 2016
Country: United Kingdom,USA
Language: Spanish
Length: 20 minutes
Directed by: Monica Santis
Production: Rosa Santis, Humberto Pérez
Cast: Karen & Daniela García Cruz, Jeannie Carter Cruz, Yarisel Estrada, Humberto Pérez
Screenplay: Elie Choufany, Monica Santis
Camera: Zeta Spyraki
Cut: Monica Santis
Film direction
Monica Santis
Monica is a director/producer based in Austin, Texas. After graduating from Boston College, she worked as the Director of Outreach for the Austin School of Film for several years. During her time at ASOF, she helped develop the Cine Joven bilingual youth film program and worked as a producer for the NAMAC and SXSW Youth MAFIA Film Festivals. She received her master’s degree from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and graduated from GW’s Documentary Film Institute before enrolling at the London Film School. She recently received her master’s degree in filmmaking from LFS with a specialization in directing. Her work has been screened at film festivals across North America and Europe.
