Holy Tortilla
2021 Online New England Film Festival Retrospective | NewEnglandFilm Discovery | Comedy | Massachusetts |
A dash of magic realism, sprinkled with hope, and baked on faith. When a woman sees the face of Jesus in her tortilla, she begins a quest to prove that miracles really are possible in everyday life.
Film Details
Director: Lauren Ivy Chiong
Writer: Lauren Ivy Chiong
Year of Release: 1998
Running Time: 23 Minutes
New England Connection: "Holy Tortilla" was my thesis film at Boston University. The film was shot on location in Dallas, Texas, but I workshopped the screenplay and completed post-production on the BU campus. Participating in the New England Film Festival was the highlight of the film's festival run. Being awarded "Best Student Film" meant the world to me.
Director(s) Bio:: Lauren Ivy Chiong began her creative journey making short films and writing screenplays. Her work appeared in film festivals around the world. She went on to found the family entertainment blog ReelMama.com. She is now Web Content Lead for the Massachusetts Inspector General's Office and advocates for the arts as a board member of the Hip Pocket Theatre.
Number of shooting days: 7
Camera Used: Arri
Editing software: Avid
Financed by: Grants/Scholarships
For more information: https://www.reelmama.com
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