Limpia
USA, 11 mins, Digital
Convinced she is haunted by bad luck, Valentina gets a Limpia in an attempt to get rid of it. Nonetheless, she continues seeing her misfortune unfold as she explores the meaning of a fulfilling life.
Writer/Director: Jesahel Newton-Bernal
Producer: Meera Vaidya
Director of Photography: Bradley Credit
Editor: Jesahel Newton-Bernal
Production Designer: Sadra Tehrani
Sound Design: RJ Mills
Composer: Santiago Ochoa
Cast: Andrea Meireles, Nakai Mirtenbaum, Teresa Yenque
Contact: Jesahel Newton-Bernal, jln2148@columbia.edu
Program F
Film Screenings:
May 6th at 9pm ET
May 13th at 9pm ET
About the Writer/Director
Born and raised in Ecuador, Jesahel Newton-Bernal studied film and animation and has worked as a freelance animator and illustrator for over six years. She is now working towards an MFA in film directing and screenwriting at Columbia University, where she continues honing her skills as a filmmaker and storyteller.
About the Producer
Meera Vaidya is a Los Angeles-based producer. Before moving to America, she worked on commercials for Chrome Pictures in Mumbai. She graduated with an MFA in Creative Producing from Columbia University in 2022. Meera produced multiple shorts in NYC and LA, and is developing more films. She is passionate about telling stories that not only entertain people but also provoke conversations.