Danzak

In July 2006, on my way to fiesta of Paucartambo in Cusco, Peru, I started reading The Agony of Rasu Ñiti, from Peruvian writer José María Arguedas. I was, of course, amazed by its poetry and beauty, but also by its cinematic possibilities. Two years later, I finished Danzak, a short film I wrote and directed that was inspired on that first reading.

Here's some info about this short, its awards and future screenings.

CAST

Hellen Sly Sanchez: Nina

Paul Aroni: Padre

Liliana Trujillo: Madre

Severiano Flores: Severiano

Mercedario Basilio: Basilio

Jhordan Segura: Niño

Anabella Bellota: Nurse

Susy Díaz: Store woman

AWARDS
2008 Best Student Short, Austin Film Festival
2008 Best Short and Best Script, Conacine Awards, Peru
2008 Nieste Tarani Medal, Slatioara Film Festival

Past Screenings
2008 Sao Paulo Short Film Festival, Brazil - Official Selection
2008 U-Frame Film Festival, Portugal - Official Selection
2008 University of Texas-Los Angeles Showcase
2008 Platforma Video08, Athens, Greece - Official Selection
2008 Sienna Film Festival, Italy - Official Selection
2008 Latin American Film Festival in Trieste - Official Selection

Future Screenings
February 18th- 2009 Saddle Up NYC Showcase, NY
2009 San Diego Latino Film Festival, CA.
2009 Tiburon Film Festival, CA.
2009 II Festival de Cine Español y Latinoamericano, El Cairo, Egipto
2009 Banff World Tour.