Short Film "Saudade"

Welcome to the Verkami page of the short film Saudade! We need your help to carry out this project to which we are dedicating so much work and enthusiasm.

Saudade is a Coming of age short film that is born from the feeling of being lost. Getting lost is something that happens to all of us, a decision or rather, an indecision, it always raises that fear of the unknown, of what you are leaving behind or of being wrong. Carla faces her first major indecision throughout the story and the people around her, knowing it or not knowing it, will position themselves on one side or the other of our protagonist's internal debate.

In the following sections you will be able to learn about the actors, the team that participates, the production schedule, what the financing is dedicated to, as well as the different rewards that we propose to thank you for your help.

To thank you for your help we have thought of the following rewards:

• Primary (€5): 1 participation in the draw + Viewing link.

• ESO (€10): 2 entries in the draw + Viewing link + Possibility of appearing as an extra.

• Bachiller (€20): 4 entries in the draw + Viewing link + Possibility of appearing as an extra + Thanks in the credits.

• University (€35): 7 entries in the draw + Viewing link + Possibility of appearing as an extra + Thanks in the credits + Script signed by the team.

• MIR (€50): 10 entries in the draw + Viewing link + Possibility of appearing as an extra + Thanks in the credits + Script signed by the team + Invitation to the premiere.

• Residence (€100): 20 entries in the draw + Viewing link + Possibility of appearing as an extra + Script signed by the team + Invitation to the premiere + Associate producer in the credits + Carla's totebag.

• Doctor (€200): 40 entries in the draw + Viewing link + Possibility of appearing as an extra + Script signed by the team + Invitation to the premiere + Associate producer in the credits + Carla's totebag + Poster signed by the team.

• Retired (€500): 50 entries in the draw + Viewing link + Possibility of appearing as an extra + Script signed by the team + Invitation to the premiere + Carla's totebag + Poster signed by the team + Sponsored by: in the credits

The entries are used for the draw that we will do in February through the Instagram account @cortometraje.saudade in which we will draw 3 prizes:

• €100 Fnac gift card

• €75 Zalando gift card

• Wonderbox “Disconnect for two days”

*Gastos de envío incluidos

Ixeia Serrano is Carla

Specialized in theater at Teatro de las esquinas, where she played Amina in Under the Gaza Sky and Ofelia in My Name is William. She makes her jump to the screen in 2022, participating in various short films such as Vivir girando, El peor oficio del mundo or Metrónomo. In 2023 she stars in the short film A dos minutos.

Sergio Caballero is Marcos, Father of Carla

With extensive experience in film, television and theater, he's know for his participation in films such as Son de Mar by Bigas Luna and Benvingut a Farewell-Gutmann by Xavi Puebla, with whom he also worked on the short film Viernes, nominated for the Goya Awards. He has recently been nominated for Best Leading Actor at the Berlanga Awards for his role in Després de tu.

Inma Sancho is Maca

Graduated in dramatic art from the ESDAD, she has had an acting career for 30 years. She has worked in many theater works as an actress and as a director and on television she is known for her participation in series such as Amar es para siempre, * Valeria*, Perdida or Acacias 38. She was recently awarded the Berlanga Award for Best Supporting Actress for Unicorns and the short film in which she stars, Els amants, is a candidate for the 2024 Goya Awards.

Irene Ocaña es Gema

Trained at the Teatro de las Esquinas, Irene has combined theater plays with her participation in a multitude of short films such as Mi Sangre, XTC or the latest, ¿Me puedo sentar a tu lado? which she starred in.

Script and Direction - Esteban Crespo

Graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia, he has since studied Screenwriting and Cinematography. Saudade is his third project after Extraños Conocidos and A dos minutos, and also his most ambitious to date.

Production design - Teresa Cuéllar

Graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia, she later studied the Master's Degree in Cost Controller at ECAM while also working on projects such as the videoclip Espere by El Diluvi and La Fúmiga or the short film Extraviado, in which she served as production manager.

Photography - Claudia Honrubia

She studied Audiovisual Communication and the Higher Degree in Lighting, Image Capture and Treatment. Her position has varied between director of photography, lighting and camera operator, often combining several positions. Her main projects are El pisito, Sin mirar atrás, Yerro or Explota y Revienta.

Art direction - Paula Mestre

Paula has studied Audiovisual Communication and Television Production. Her audiovisual projects for organizations such as the RFEA or the UV stand out, as well as the creation of Big Bang The Brand.

Sound - Cris Arias

Graduated in journalism from the Complutense University and technician in audiovisual production. She has participated as a sound technician in independent productions such as the film Liberación or documentaries such as La vara de kimiya. She has also participated in the production of theater pieces such as Sucia and in multiple advertising projects, music videos and short films.

Costume design - Ana Martínez

She studied Fashion Design at the Escola d’Art i Superior de Disseny de València. Her collaborations in set design and costumes with the Superior Conservatory of Music stand out as well as with the Blanca Tomás brand in the creation of accessories and costumes.

Banda sonora - Ben Shipley

Ben Shipley is a Canadian-American composer based in Los Angeles. He is currently studying film composition at UCLA and his credits include multiple Canadian short festival films, as well as a martial arts feature named Young Ronin.