El Gigante
Directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero
Synopsis
After attempting to cross the US/Mexico border in search of a better life, Armando awakens in an unknown room, his body broken down and a Lucha Libre mask sewn into his neck. The only chance for Armando’s survival in this hellish nightmare is to last in a wrestling match against the most terrifying villain of all: GIGANTE!
Showtimes
Thursday, November 3 7:00PM | BMFF Shorts Program
About the Filmmaker
Miss Guerrero is commonly known for her gritty “Tex-Mex” style with a touch of grind-house and gore in her filmmaking. She was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico, and moved to Vancouver B.C., where she graduated with honors with her B.A. in Motion Picture Production at Capilano University’s “Bosa Centre for Film and Animation”. Guerrero is one of the co-founders of production company “Luchagore Productions”. Her recent successes include the short films “Dia De Los Muertos” and “Madre Di Dios”, and she also directed “M is for Matador”, which is officially a part of the ABC’s of Death 2.5.
Additional Credits
Director GIGI SAUL GUERRERO
Writer SHANE MCKENZIE
Produced by DAVID ABOUSSAFY, ANDREA HERMARY, TERESA MCKENZIE, SIMON ORÉ, RAYNOR SHIMA, TODD SLAWSBY, TRAVIS TARPLEY, PAULINA TRUJILLO
Starring EDWIN PEREZ, LUIS JAVIER, ARLINA RODRIGUEZ, ALEXA MARIE, MATHIAS RETAMAL, DAVID FORTS
Cinematographers LUKE BRAMLEY, SPENCER VILLAGE
Editors LUKE BRAMLEY, GIGI SAUL GUERRERO
Runtime 14 MINUTES
Year 2014
Country CANADA