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Arroz, leche y Powerball

Directed by Mariana Serrano
United States
2022
15 mins

A dysfunctional Hispanic family plays their chances at the Powerball in hopes to better their lives, but they learn the real prize lies within them.


Mariana Serrano is an emerging Latinx writer/director based in Miami, Florida.

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
    2022
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Mariana Serrano
  • Cast
    Vivian Ruiz, Carmen Pelaez, Alexander Arias, Natalie Cabo, Ernesto Miyares, René Granado, Roger Torres
  • Writer
    Mariana Serrano
  • Cinematographer
    Alexandra Taupier De Pando
  • Editor
    Erick Alamo
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama
  • Theme
    Family, Directed by Women, Latinx, Short

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