Recent Films
Credits
La Macana
Comedy | 9m | 2022
Recently divorced Carmen and Franco work through their fervent relationship to support their daughter Sol when she gets her period for the first time.
Credits
Written and directed by Maria Mealla
Produced by Bianca Beyrouti
Cinematography by Evan Weidenkeller
Production Design by Melanie Leandro
Edited by Anna Rottke
Composer Juan Luqui
Starring
Kayen Manovil, Yuly Mireles, and
Reynaldo Pacheco
Accolades and recognitions
Indy Shorts, Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
Tallgrass, SF Latino Film, Highland Park Indie Film Fest, Philadelphia Latino Film Fest,
San Diego Latino Film Fest, Woods Hole Film Fest, Twin Cities Film Festival, Dances With Films
HBO Max Pa 'Lante Latino
Film Competition
2023
Bring me an Avocado
Drama | 141m | 2019
When a violent encounter leaves Robin in a coma, her family struggles to maintain a life while managing their grief.
Credits
Written and directed by Maria Mealla
Produced by Bianca Beyrouti
Cinematography by Evan Weidenkeller
Production Design by Melanie Leandro
Edited by Anna Rottke
Composer Juan Luqui
Starring
Bernardo Peña, Sarah Burkhalter,
Candace Roberts & Molly Ratermann
Accolades and recognitions
Indy Shorts, Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
Tallgrass, SF Latino Film, Highland Park Indie Film Fest, Philadelphia Latino Film Fest,
San Diego Latino Film Fest, Woods Hole Film Fest, Twin Cities Film Festival, Dances With Films
Cinequest
Audience Award Winner
2019
Accolades and screenings
Sf Indie Fest, Portland Film Fest, Scary Cow Film Fest
Footprints in the Sand
Comedy | 6m | 2015
Balancing on the edge of a quarter life crisis, Chris celebrates his birthday drinking nips of whiskey on the beach in the company of his self-absorbed friend David. One nip at a time, David’s contemplation of the meaning of life becomes a predictable, angsty display of emotion. Chris is forced to navigate David’s outburst in a painfully routine scenario for them.
Credits
Written and directed by Maria Mealla
Produced by Robert McGee
Cinematography by Gavin Murray
Production Design by Michael Yasko
Edited by Aaron Fischer