Millions of years ago, snails ruled the land, the sea, and even the skies. But now they have been subjugated by an inferior being. Humanity has taken control of what was once a paradise of slime and slowness. However, there was one man who worked for decades to reclaim what once belonged to the snails. And today, that man stands before the world to spread his vision. The Man Who Dreamed of a Perfect Snail is not a short film. It is a philosophy of life. A process of evolution, because the day will come when the snails reclaim what was taken from them.
Imperfect brothers, unite to bring this idea to the world.
The Man Who Dreamed of a Perfect Snail was created as the first step toward making a feature film. This project blends 1970s and 1980s science fiction, the language of advertising, and body horror.
From the very beginning, we knew we wanted to make a feature film. However, we had to start with this short film to introduce our idea to the world. That is why taking the project to film festivals will help us make our feature film afterwards.
The shoot took place at the end of 2025. We self-financed the entire production, from the makeup effects to the production design. We brought together a team of professionals who joined the project without receiving anything in return, and we worked with passion.
We do not have a production company behind us, which is why we need your help.
The short film is already finished.
Our goal is to take it to film festivals.
AUTHORS
Ane Contreras Perez
Director, Co-Writer, Editor, and Producer
Born in the Basque Country, she is a director, screenwriter, and editor. She holds a Higher Vocational Diploma in Audiovisual and Live Event Production from Planeta FP in Barcelona, and a Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography, specializing in Directing, from Escuela Universitaria de Artes TAI in Madrid. She has a strong technical background, supported by official certifications in Avid, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve. Her professional experience includes editing projects as well as key on-set roles such as Assistant Director and Script Supervisor.
As a director, she is primarily known for her work in horror and body horror, usually taking charge of the writing, editing, and directing of her projects, while also occasionally producing her own short films. Her filmography currently includes three short films in distribution and a feature-length mockumentary about a metal band, which is currently in post-production. Her visual style is deeply influenced by Asian cinema and the music video medium.
Professionally, she is currently seeking production companies for her first feature screenplay while co-writing another feature film and continuing to work on fiction productions. She will soon join a Mediapro television series as an Assistant Director. At the same time, she continues directing her own short films and expanding her portfolio. She is a native speaker of Basque and Spanish, has C1-level English, and is currently studying Korean, with an A2 level.
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Óscar Rodrigo Parody
Co-Writer and Producer
Born in Madrid, he has been passionate about storytelling since childhood, especially through film and video games. His goal is to evoke in others the same emotions he experiences when a story truly resonates.
He graduated from the Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, specializing in Screenwriting, at TAI, and is about to begin a Master's Degree at the Universidad Europea in Video Game Design and Development.
Although his primary interest is screenwriting, he also has experience in areas such as editing, having produced videos including the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa.
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Johnson Macula
Director of Photography
The key to a successful project lies in pre-production. Every aspect of preparation and every task completed before production begins contributes to achieving better results. He enjoys maintaining as much control as possible beforehand, allowing more time and energy for unexpected situations and creativity on set.
He is resilient. He adapts quickly and effectively to both internal and external circumstances. He considers himself fortunate to have found the passion of his life, and he has no doubts about it. He gives his best on every project, every day it comes naturally. If there is one thing he can promise, it is that he will do everything within his power to give each story the cinematography it deserves.
His priority is clear: to express and tell each story in the best possible way within the available resources. And above all, to enjoy the process. He refuses to let anyone take away the satisfaction of working in what he loves.
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Sofía Ramiro
First Assistant Director
She is an enthusiastic young filmmaker who entered the audiovisual industry four years ago when she began her formal education with a Higher Vocational Diploma in Audiovisual and Live Event Production. Two years later, she continued her training by completing a Higher Vocational Diploma in Lighting, Camera Operation, and Image Capture, graduating in June 2026 from IES Puerta Bonita.
Before entering the audiovisual field, she was passionate about photography as a hobby and completed several courses. Once she began her studies, she actively sought opportunities to collaborate on projects, create work alongside fellow filmmakers, and gain experience within the industry.
Among her early achievements is her first semi-professional short film, Tras la montaña Taishan, produced in collaboration with CIMA and Amazon Prime, where she worked as First Assistant Director. Alongside directing, her other primary role is Script Supervisor. More recently, she has been building her career within the camera department.
In June 2026, she completed her first camera trainee position on SIRA, the new series for Netflix and Atresplayer. Thanks to this experience, she has begun working as a Video Assist operator and Camera Assistant.
She also continues producing photography independently and covering events, showcasing her work on Instagram while occasionally working in television productions for Movistar+.
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Laura Álvarez Muñoz
Production Designer
She earned a qualification as an Image and Sound Technician from Institut Pere i Martell, followed by a degree in Audiovisual Communication from Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona. She later completed a Master's Degree in Production Design at The Core Entertainment School in Madrid.
Driven by an eagerness to learn, she continuously seeks new experiences where she can apply her creativity and attention to detail.
In addition to her work on music videos and short films, she has worked as an advance production assistant on Muertos S.L. (Netflix), as a props assistant on Las vecinas (Atresmedia + Suma Content), and completed an internship on the series Sin Gluten (Amazon Prime + RTVE).
Lucía Hernández Vaquero
Head of Makeup
She has always been fascinated by the world of art and every form of artistic transformation, particularly within horror and fantasy. Ultimately, it was makeup and special effects, and everything they make possible, that inspired her to pursue this career.
Although she is still at the beginning of her professional journey, Lucía is an exceptionally creative artist with a deep passion for horror and practical effects. Those who work with her know her as an expressive, empathetic person with a unique sense of humor, capable of inspiring enthusiasm in those around her. Her curious mind constantly drives her to seek new challenges, and she genuinely enjoys solving the creative problems that arise during production.
She has gained experience as a junior makeup artist through various workshops and film productions, while also dedicating her free time to expanding her skills through personal projects.
Her goal is clear: to continue learning, growing, and working on new productions so she can devote herself entirely to the craft she loves.
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CAST
Miguel Santiago Cuatecontzi
Born in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, he is a Mexican actor who has always explored his body in order to achieve the greatest possible expressive capacity. The worlds of horror, science fiction, and fantasy opened the door for him to develop new and more creative physical dimensions of his craft.
Although his artistic career is only beginning to take shape, he has studied theatre, dance, and singing at the CECART Artistic Training Centre, as well as ballet at the LeDanse Ballet Academy, both in Mexico. Later, he moved to Madrid to further develop his artistic abilities, enrolling in the Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts and Audiovisual Acting at the TAI University School of the Arts. Nevertheless, he continued expanding his physical training through various dance styles such as contemporary dance, hip-hop, and pole dance at FLOW Dance School.
As an actor, he is developing other creative avenues such as Make-up and Characterisation within the world of horror. However, he is passionate about discovering what other expressive tools his body can offer him. For this reason, he is about to begin a Master's Degree in Voice Acting and Dubbing, with the aim of further exploring his vocal abilities.
Although the world of horror opened many doors for him, he remains eager to continue learning and to become a versatile and well-rounded actor.
Andrea Melis
He is an Italian actor and performer with a strong multidisciplinary background and extensive experience in international film, television, and theatre productions.
He combines his acting training with a solid musical education and fluency in several languages. His work on the big screen includes films presented at the Venice International Film Festival, such as "L'Avamposto" (2023) and "Anna" (2022), as well as co-starring in "The Moor", an internationally acclaimed short film shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. He has also appeared in the American feature film "You Shouldn't Have Let Me In" and worked for Italian national television, portraying Ludovico Parisi in the series "L'Isola di Pietro 3".
As both an actor and theatre director, he has collaborated with Sardegna Teatro on productions such as "The Battle y Sa Die", while also touring internationally across Europe and South America with "Monster's Sensuality". In addition, he has worked as a voice actor and narrator for documentaries and advertising campaigns.
He graduated from the Conservatory of Music of Cagliari, where he studied classical piano and operatic singing (baritone). His acting training includes the Carlo Goldoni Academy in Venice, as well as specialized workshops in New York, London, Prague, and Lisbon. He is fluent in Italian, Spanish, English, and French, and completed a Master's Degree in Acting for Film at TAI School of the Arts in Madrid.
He is the creator, director, and lead actor of the short film "The Confessions", alongside Ariana Ángeles and Victoria Angueira Edreira.
Candela Prada
Is an Argentine actress and model based in Spain. Her work includes theatre, short films, advertising, and audiovisual productions, where she has performed both leading and supporting roles.
She is currently studying the Diploma in Screen and Stage Acting at TAI School of the Arts in Madrid, continuing to develop her craft through both stage and screen performance.
Drawn to emotionally layered characters, Candela is interested in stories that explore human relationships, identity, and psychological complexity. Alongside acting, she enjoys writing as part of her creative practice, using storytelling to explore the space between reality and fiction.
She is passionate about collaborating with emerging filmmakers and bringing compelling characters to life through honest, committed performances.
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