Cris Solano Mata
Directing
Biography
During her childhood, Cris Solano Mata began to connect with the ghosts in her room. It was in her adolescence that she embarked on a quest to capture her poetic view of life through the lens of a camera. This was how she started to explore the world of cinematic storytelling, which became a space for her to explore her own spirituality. In 2020, Cris completed her Bachelor’s degree in Film and Television at Veritas University and premiered the short film “Todas las Lunas” (2020), which was awarded “Best Costa Rican Short Film” at the Lúdico Latinamerican ShortFilmFestival. Cris has also worked on “La noche que nos cubre”, a short film currently in post production. In “El porqué de las lágrimas”, she explored a highly personal atmosphere intertwined with both nature and solitude.
Known For
Surrounded by old toys and distant memories, Alicia loses the notion of time in the house she grew up in. As the ghosts of her past confront her, she’ll have to face their torment before they wither her away
Butterfly Tears
Soledad is a young woman who returns to her grandmother's house after years of having cut off communication with her family. She wants to connect with nature, her family's spiritual practices and her sister with whom she never developed a relationship. At the same time she is looking for a way to heal the duel of her mother's death years ago. Soledad will realize that the process is long and exhausting and will lead her to reconnect with the people around her and herself.
Under the Moonlight
After a cozy date, Noelia and Fred decide to move somewhere more private. Unfortunately for her, his intentions are not what they seem. Now, Noelia must escape through a dark forest to avoid becoming part of something far more sinister.