Our Story

Despertar (Awaken) is a short film, already shot entirely in Mexico City featuring Miriam Balderas from HBO Latinos hit series Capadocia and Maria Novaros Las Buenas Hierbas.

Despertar (Awaken) is about Rosa, a domestic worker struggling with decisions about her abusive relationship and what to do as shes forced to face the realities of a difficult economy.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cristina Kotz Cornejo - www.wildwimminfilms.com; produced by Priscila Amescua Mndez of PAM BOX Pictures, shot by cinematographer Santiago Snchez (Somos Lo Que Hay) and music by Andy Kotz (www.andykotz.com), Despertar will be submitted to festivals around the world.

The Impact

Despertar, which means "Awaken" in Spanish was inspired by my observations and conversations with several domestic workers while I was living in Mexico City. The story is based on real facts and is dedicated to all the women who struggle to better their lives through honest work and who are often invisible in the world they work in.

What We Need & What You Get

We have finished production of this short film but we need your help with the post-production. All we need to finish this festival worthy film is $3500. This amount will cover the costs of: MUSIC COMPOSITION, SOUND DESIGN, SOUND MIX, and HD MASTERING, which includes CONFORM and UP REZ TO HD, COLOR CORRECTION and FINISH TO HDCAM, a professional format that will make it ready for festival screenings. The work will be done at Modulus Studios - www.modul.us or in Mexico City.

Other Ways You Can Help

Help us fund the completion of this project. All the funds will be used for the post-production and HD mastering of the film.