Films
Las Hijas de Rosalía
Magical Realism | 20m | 2025
Through a series of dreamlike vignettes, two sisters navigate their core memories across four decades, discovering the magic of their bond and the enduring legacy of their mother’s love.
Credits
Written and directed by Maria Mealla
Produced by Edna Diaz
Starring Yuly Mireles, Fabiola Andujar, Leslie Ann Leal
Executive Producers: Lin- Manuel Miranda, Luis Miranda Jr, & Whitney Williams
Cinematography by Mariscela Mendez
Production Design by Adriana Serrano
Edited by Anna Rottke
Composer Juan Luqui
Awards and recognitions
Made as part of COLECTIVO, A Miranda Family Fellowship & Tribeca Studios Filmmaker Program
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Official Selection:
Tribeca Film Festival, Santa Fe Film Festival
Juana Pelos
Comedy | 8m | 2024
Juana is entering puberty and one thing comes guaranteed with that - body hair. Relentlessly bullied and finding no support from her mother in shedding her hairy shame, Juana crusades into the world of hair removal behind her mom’s back.
Credits
Written and directed by Maria Mealla
Produced by Daniel Fabelo
Starring Abby Villarreal, Corina Vela and Esmeralda CamargoCinematography by Mariscela Mendez
Production Design by Adriana Serrano
Edited by Anna Rottke
Composer Juan Luqui
Awards and Recognitions
Made with support from Latino Public Broadcasting
Official Selection:
Austin Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, Florida Film Festival
Cucalorus Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival
San Diego Latino, San Francisco Latino, and NY Latino Film Festivals
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
Starring Kayen Manovil, Yuly Mireles, and Reynaldo Pacheco
Cinematography by Evan Weidenkeller
Production Design by Melanie Leandro
Edited by Anna Rottke
Composer Juan Luqui
Awards and Recognitions
Winner of 2022 HBO Max Pa'Lante Competition
Official Selection:
Indy Shorts, Cinequest Film 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
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
Starring Bernardo Peña, Sarah Burkhalter, Candace Roberts & Molly Ratermann
Cinematography by Gavin Murray
Production Design by Melanie Leandro
Edited by Anna Rottke
Awards and Recognitions
Cinequest Film Festival Audience Award Winner
Official Selection:
Austin Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, Florida Film Festival
Cucalorus Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival
San Diego Latino, San Francisco Latino, and NY Latino Film Festivals
Scratchers
Comedy | 7m | 2015
Two cash-strapped friends fight over a winning scratch ticket.
Credits
Written and directed by Maria Mealla
Produced by Robert McGee
Starring Sarah Burkhalter and Natalie Conneely
Cinematography by Andrew Callaway
Edited by Kevin Wong
Awards and Recognitions
Official Selection:
SF Indie Fest, Portland Film Festival