2025
Narrative Short Film / Comedy
Digital / Color / 1.85 / 16 min
Mexico/United States


Susan, a middle-aged American tourist, finds herself alone in Mexico City. When she encounters a group of young Americans, she jumps at the opportunity for a little adventure, discovering just how powerful her dollars can make her.


Susan, una mujer mayor norteamericana se encuentra viajando sola en la Ciudad de México. Cuando conoce a un grupo de jóvenes norteamericanos, aprovecha la oportunidad para tener una pequeña aventura, descubriendo el poder que le otorgan sus dólares.


Producers, Writers & Directors: Gerardo Coello Escalante & Amandine Thomas
Producers: Mariana Tames, Fernanda Preciado, Hannah Swayze
Director of Photography: Andrea Gavazzi
Editor: Amandine Thomas
Casting by: Luis Àngel Vàzquez, Amandine Thomas, and Gerardo Coello Escalante
Starring: Bonnie Hellman, Christine Spang, Keenan Macwilliam, Parth Shah, Andrea Raggio, Richard Laite

Sundance Film Festival 2025  World Premiere
 AfterImage Film Festival 2025 Official  Selection
Atlanta Film Festival 2025 Official  Selection
Atlantic International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Aspen Shortsfest 2025 Official Selection
Bolton Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Brooklyn Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Calabasas Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
CineFestival San Antonio 2025 Official Selection
Desertscape Shortfest 2025 Winner: Best Internation Short Film
Drim Short Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Galway Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Gig Harbor Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Healdsburg International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Hollyshorts 2025 Winner Best Comedy
Indie Street Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Indy Shorts by Heartland  2025 Official Selection
Kinoforum 2025 Official Selection
Kort Filmfestivalen 2025 Official Selection
Milwaukee Film Festival 2025 Special Mention: Best Actress
Nantucket Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
New York Latino Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Palm Springs Short Fest 2025 Winner: Best Live Action Short Over 15 Minutes
Pluk de Nacht 2025 Official Selection
Provincetown Film Festival 2025 Winner: Best Narrative Short Film
Psarokokalo Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
Solange Film Festival 2025 Official Selection
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Sundance CDMX 2025 Official Selection
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Victory International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection