Juanrico
Directing
Biography
Juanrico (Juan Ordorica Fernández) is a Mexican filmmaker from Mexico City. He graduated from the National School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Mexico (UNAM). His work is defined by sharp wit, the use of hybrid formats and eclectic source materials—all hallmarks of his playful approach to filmmaking. His short film, VERA, received a special mention from the jury at the Morelia International Film Festival in 2020. He is currently developing new projects that further expand his creative interests.
Known For
Jorge, an Argentinian writer in the 40ʼs, and Luis, a Mexican game developer in the 2020ʼs, investigate a mysterious question: What is Tlön? What is Uqbar? As each of them finds new answers, Tlön’s mystery will unveil bit by bit, exposing them to a revelation that will change their lives...
Tlön
A group of African American students at the University of Arizona reveals the importance of political spaces within Universities in times of intolerance.
Being Seen
Crawlies is a soliloquy based on voice recordings of my schizophrenic uncle. An audiovisual exercise of mise en abyme that weaves a patchwork of memories from my childhood, of madness and desire.
Crawlies
Claudia is a young woman who spends her days working in an old bookstore. One day, after finding a forgotten letter in a book, she starts an adventure to deliver it.
Letters to Claudia
After finding a ticket, a young vagabond decides to go to the movie theatre. Right there, he will know the reality of watching a movie, and this will trigger a series of events that will change his life forever.
Matinee
A personal exploration by the director, who uses cinema for a social, architectural, and artistic tour of San Luis Potosí, scattered with passages from the filmmaker´s own past.
Potocinema
Amid the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ricardo, a young film student, grapples with heartbreak and family tensions. As reality unravels, he retreats into imagined versions of the film he’s struggling to create—blurring the line between his script and his life.
Ricardo Remix Feat. COVID-19
Vera and David kiss and undress clumsily and passionately to "watch a movie". Once the "movie" is over, David interrupts her with a terryfing image that threatens their future. Bad latex or human error?
Vera
After discovering his mother crying, a boy is stalked by unknown presences.
The Glitch
Rodrigo is a young app driver, but his true aspirations are to play in a heavy metal band with his friends. However, not all the members of the band accept him in it. This frustrates young Rodrigo, who´ll get to the brink of exploding.
Valhalla
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Ring Pop
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Se requiere su presencia
Facing the prospect of circumcision when he is 23, Tito tells us about his uncircumcised life and the reasons that may lead him to such a decision. His story is intercut with the testimony of a urologist, a pediatrician, his parents, friends, and relatives.