Film Invasion – L.A. & Lima

2026 FI-Lima Official Selection:  Short Film – Comedy

Adapted from Stephanie Trudeau’s docu-cabaret performance of the iconic lesbian Mexican singer Chavela Vargas’ life and music. Told in a hybrid genre–using performances, animation, and scripted narrative–this blend of approaches is a perfect combination to bring this unique tale to vivid life.

Director(s): Joyce Callo
Writer(s): Joyce Callo, Stephanie Trudeau
Producer(s): Stephanie Trudeau, Joyce Callo
Key Cast: Stephanie Trudeau

Country: United States
Peru Premiere

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection: Music Video

A joyful upbeat music video for the folk/pop song Beautiful Day, by award-winning singer-songwriter Stephanie Bettman.

Director(s): Miguel Hernandez
Writer(s): Stephanie Bettman                                                                                   Producer(s): Stephanie Bettman, Miguel Hernandez, Piper Arpan                                                                                        Key Cast: Stephanie Bettman

Country: United States

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

Nora and her son Ananias, who has Down syndrome, share a house full of clutter and secrets. One day, Ananias discovers a disturbing photograph of his mother and him as a child with a stranger. Intrigued, he begins to ask questions, but Nora, who has hidden the image and her past for years, avoids discussing it. This triggers a confrontation that reveals painful wounds from her past.

Director(s): Sebastian La Madrid
Writer(s): Sebastian La Madrid
Producer(s): Octavio Tapia Valle
Key Cast: Jaime Cruz, Techi Cornejo

Country: Peru

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection: Short Film – Comedy

Peggy opens her door to find Lou, her cat she gave away 12 years ago, looking for answers.

Director(s): Karina Wolfe
Writer(s): Karina Wolfe
Producer(s): Karina Wolfe, Andrew Fairbank, Micheala Myers
Cast: Karina Wolfe, William Knight

Country: United States                                                                                                               South American Premiere

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection:  Short Film – Animation

A junior astronaut fulfills a dream of going to the moon. Once there, exhilaration gives way to reality but what has been left behind?

Director(s): Jerry van de Beek, Betsy De Fries
Writers(s): Jerry van de Beek, Betsy De Fries
Producer(s): Betsy De Fries

Country: USA                                                                                                                                     South American Premiere

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection:  Short Film – Thriller

After opening a mysterious door while hiking in the woods, a depressed Ruth finds herself in a haunting predicament.

Director(s): Ming Fen Congdon
Writer(s): Ming Fen Congdon
Producer(s): Alexa Frisch, Rose Knight, Christine Celozzi
Key Cast: Kate Surinskaya, Monaye Moyes, Donovan Wolfington

Country: United States                                                                                                               South American Premiere

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection:  Short Film – Comedy

A trans teen and her mom must survive a night of winter camping after being challenged by her politically incorrect uncle.

Director(s): Michael D. Cohen
Writer(s): Michael D. Cohen
Producer(s): Felix Mack, Michael D. Cohen
Key Cast: Erinn Hayes, Sophie Giannamore, Michael D. Cohen, Chris Cornish

Country: United States
South American Premiere

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection :  Featurette – Drama

Through years of quiet struggle with trauma and emotional isolation, Pierre lives in a world that offers no compassion — until, suddenly, a moment of static sparks an unexpected connection, a chance at a new path. But how long can he endure before that hope slips away?

Director(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Writer(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Producer(s): Henrik Larsson, Jakob Arevärn
Key Cast: Tomas Hartwig, Alexandra Lindqvist

Country: Sweden                                                                                                                        South American Premiere

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2026 FI-Lima Official Selection : Feature Film – Documentary

Good guys always win. Even in 2025.

Director(s): Bob Lindenmayer
Writer(s): Bob Lindenmayer
Producer(s): Felix Chamberlain
Key Cast: Barry Bostwick

Country: United States                                                                                                                           South American Premiere

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