Bruno & Elena
Argentina, 18 mins, Digital
On graduation day, Bruno finally managed to charm the girl of his dreams into visiting his place. He had gone the extra mile to ensure a sweet rendezvous with Abril, even going as far as locking up his lively mother, Elena. But his picture-perfect day takes an unexpected twist when Abril arrives with her boyfriend and a rowdy bunch of friends. As if that weren't enough, Elena decides to make her grand entrance, leaving Bruno utterly disheartened…
Director: Javier Hirschler
Writer: Javier Hirschler
Producer: Zing(Zixin) Chen
Director of Photography: Mariano De Rosa
Editor: Javier Hirschler
Composer: Jure Jerebic and Timothy William, Eric Price, Kaspar Kaae and Brian Batz, Thad Kopec
Cast: Patricio Rodríguez, Adriana Ferrer, Nina Dziembrowski
Contact: Zing Chen, zc2541@columbia.edu
Program E
Saturday, May 11th at 7:00 PM
About the Director
Javier is an Argentine filmmaker currently in the process of developing his debut feature film while also instructing screenwriting at Columbia University and directing at Pratt Institute. His cinematic endeavors delve into themes of self-discovery, encompassing the longing for love, displacement, and the significance of work. With experience spanning the film industries of Argentina, the USA, and Italy, he brings a diverse perspective to his storytelling.
About the Writer/Producer
Born in Southern China and currently residing in Los Angeles, Zing holds a bachelor's degree from Beijing Film Academy. Following her experiences in the Chinese film industry, Zing continued her education by pursuing an MFA in Creative Producing at Columbia University.