In this playful, cross cultural family drama, an unexpected guest upends the lives of an Argentine mother and daughter over the course of an intimate birthday dinner one icy Chicago night.
Based on the play, The Abuelas, by Stephanie Alison Walker, this stand-alone short film also serves as a proof-of-concept for a feature length adaptation currently in development.

Upcoming Screenings

Indy Shorts Film Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana
Thursday, July 25th @5:00pm
The Unexpected block

Port Townsend Film Festival
Port Townsend, Washington
September 24-27, 2026
screening times coming soon

Gig Harbor Film Festival
Gig Harbor, Washington
September 24-27, 2026
screening times coming soon

Official Selections

Cleveland International Film Festival
April 2026 · Cleveland, OH
Qualifying Festival for the Academy Awards

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
May 2026 · Los Angeles, CA
Qualifying Festival for the Academy Awards
WINNER: Best U.S. Latino Live Action Short Film

Indy Shorts Film Festival
July 2026 · Indianapolis, IN
Qualifying Festival for the Academy Awards

Port Townsend Film Festival
September 2026 · Port Townsend, WA

Gig Harbor Film Festival
September 2026 · Gig Harbor, WA