The Least Worst Man
Puerto Rico, 20 min, Sony F55
During his best friend’s wedding, Richard -cynical, detached and 30- must come to terms with an event from his past that has left him broken and unable to move on.
Director: Orlando Javier Torres
Writer(s): Orlando Javier Torres
Producer(s): Derly Pérez
Director of Photography: Sean Webley
Editor(s): Orlando Javier Torres
Cast: José Luis Oyola, Félix Monclova, Esteban Ruiz, Sarah Michelle Arroyo, Georgina Borri, Gilluis Pérez
Language: Spanish
Contact: Orlando Torres ojt2107@columbia.edu
About the Writer/Director
Orlando Javier Torres is a Puerto Rican filmmaker based in NYC. During his time at Columbia, his short films have screened in festivals across Asia, North America and Europe. For the past two years, Orlando has worked as a freelance editor on commercial and narrative projects both in NY and PR. The Least Worst Man is his thesis project. You can find more of his work at www.orlandojaviertorres.com
About the Producer
Derly Pérez is a filmmaker from Puerto Rico, based in New York City. She has produced many short films in her over six years of experience. Derly is currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Producing from Columbia University School of the Arts, where she continues honing her skills as an all-around filmmaker.
