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Volador (2024)
'Volador' explores the power of acceptance. Mateo, an 18 year old from Mexico, fights his way through challenges that arise in a place (Grand Rapids) he would describe as dull. He works as a part-time cashier and commercial photographer for Supermercado Mexico. While living in a house that's constantly throwing parties, he feels lost and is tempted to leave his dreams for America behind by retreating back to Morelia, Mexico. With the help of his friends Aliyah (Gabi Salazar) and Dbo (Brian Shannon) he finds a new perspective.
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'Volador' explores the power of acceptance. Mateo, an 18 year old from Mexico, fights his way through challenges that arise in a place (Grand Rapids) he would describe as dull. He works as a part-time cashier and commercial photographer for Supermercado Mexico. While living in a house that's constantly throwing parties, he feels lost and is tempted to leave his dreams for America behind by retreating back to Morelia, Mexico. With the help of his friends Aliyah (Gabi Salazar) and Dbo (Brian Shannon) he finds a new perspective.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Drama, Comedy
Written By:Miguel A. Hernandez, Enrique Padilla, Tessa E. Osborne
In Theaters:6/30/2024
Box Office:$6,000
Runtime:15 minutes
Studio:Rice Pictures, Aves Films
Cast
Miguel A. Hernandez, Tessa E. Osborne
Director
Miguel A. Hernandez
Mateo
Gabi Salazar
Aliyah
Brian Shannon
Dbo
David Alberto Luna Martinez
Young Mateo
Raul Luna Martinez
Young Ivan
Ezra Benardino
Roommate
Jorge Gonzalez
Mechanic
Tavia
Girl from party
Janeth Padilla
Mateo's mother
Gabriel Hernandez
Mateo's brother (voice)
Brendan Patterson
Frat Boy (voice)
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