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23 semanas

Directed by Hansel Porras Garcia
United States
2023
13 mins

A 23-week pregnant actress and her husband struggle to find the perfect name for their future daughter.


Hansel Porras Garcia is a Cuban-born Miami-based actor, writer, and filmmaker.

Sponsored by Goya.

In competition for the $2,500 Goya Quick Bites Short Film Award, awarded to the filmmaker of a jury-selected short film (20 minutes or less) of any genre that best showcases the intersection of food and community. This includes stories that feature a strong focus on food culture, mealtimes, or the way the culinary experience spices up our daily lives.

  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Director
    Hansel Porras Garcia
  • Cast
    Nabilah Molina, Andy Barbosa, Laura Aleman Satorre, Yaniel Castillo
  • Writer
    Hansel Porras Garcia
  • Cinematographer
    Hector David Rosales
  • Editor
    Hansel Porras Garcia
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Local Miami Film, Latine, Drama, Short

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