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Vicente Garibay Lijanova

Vicente Garibay Lijanova

Directing

Biography

Born on June 7 in Mexico City, Vicente Garibay Lijanova is a young filmmaker with a degree in Digital Film and Post-production from SAE Institute and co-creator of Cine Acrílico. His areas of specialization include Direction, Production, and Editing. His love for cinema began at the age of twelve, and he has taken numerous workshops at CCC, ENAC, and CasAzul, which have been fundamental in defining his career as a filmmaker. Vicente has been awarded and selected at prestigious festivals such as Doqumenta, Shorts México, Newport Beach, Feratum, and Macabro, thanks to his short films "Sonríe," "Liubov," "Dosis de Dopamina," and "Silencio Aislado." Additionally, he has received financial support from R7D in 2022 and FOCINE in 2024. Currently, he is dedicated to distributing and producing short films and feature films while writing his debut feature film.

Known For

Vasiliy
7.2

A story about twin brothers who grew in an orphanage. They promised each other that they would always be together but Kolya betrayed Vasya and left for the USA under the guise of his brother. However, brothers will meet again.

Vasiliy

2025
Double Shift Dad
N/A

Forced to work a double shift on his daughter's birthday, a night watchman throws a secret party at his job. But what begins as a heartfelt gesture soon spirals out of control, putting his job and his relationship with her at risk.

Double Shift Dad

2026
Tinta Negra
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Tinta Negra

Liubov
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Liubov, a Russian lady who lives in Mexico City. During the routine of her day, Liubov will recall the experiences she had with death, from childhood to adulthood.

Liubov

2022
Chronicle of a False Hitchhike
N/A

In a desperate attempt to save their relationship, Fernanda and Nico begin a role-playing game during a road trip, which gradually blurs the line between game and reality.

Chronicle of a False Hitchhike

2026
The Sandwich Symphony
N/A

A swimmer drops his sandwich in the pool, confronting his fear of water to get it back. But what starts as a quest for his snack turns into a desperate fight for breath and survival underwater.

The Sandwich Symphony

2023
The cost of time
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A boy looks for money to replace a watch that his father lost on a work trip. Searching the corners of the house, the truths of his parents will be dusted off.

The cost of time

Isolated Silence
N/A

Ariadna, an elderly woman, is overwhelmed by the pressure of leaving her sister in a nursing home, without having enough money. After robbing a supermarket for the first time, Ariadna will find an escape from the weight of caring for a family member with dementia.

Isolated Silence

2024
Sofía
N/A

“Sofia” is a short film about a divorced woman with a 7-year-old son on the Asperger’s spectrum. Struggling financially, she decides to sell their house, symbolizing their past life. This choice catalyzes her journey of growth and acceptance, driven by her love for her son.

Sofía

2024
Mother's Day
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In a tiny Indigenous Mexican town where everyone is family, a secret pregnancy tests the forbidden love between two cousins. During the vibrant Mother’s Day festival, a public dance becomes a bold act of defiance that will change their lives forever.

Mother's Day

Dopamine Dose
N/A

A doctor performs euthanasia inside his car. His new patient seems unsure of her decision, so the two spend the night together. Adrián tries to convince Marina to move on with her life, but the conversation convinces her to end the last night of her life.

Dopamine Dose

2023
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Antony, a nurse shaped by his father's early absence and the death of his best friend, moves through his days in a quiet state of disconnection. One night, he encounters a mysterious old man who claims to be a “translator of problems.” Among the buildings of Tlatelolco, hospital wards, and the hidden streets of Mexico City, the two embark on a journey where, little by little, they help each other heal and reframe their understanding of family, death, and salsa.

I Have To Leave

Smile
5.5

A lonely man is invited to dinner by the woman who spies every night with his camera. The secrets will come to light, when both want to satisfy their desires.

Smile

2021
Dragonfly
N/A

Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.

Dragonfly

Amos, Vogel
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Amos, delving into his past, embarks on a journey to relive the conversations he shared with his late friend Vogel. In these nostalgic reunions, Amos immerses himself in memories that hold the unique essence of their relationship. As the memories unfold, an intriguing mystery is unveiled: the encrypted question Vogel sought to answer, "How long do clouds live?".

Amos, Vogel

2024
Maribel
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Maribel, a 50-year-old woman records a video for her lover, named Marcelo, where she narrates different experiences that have led her to the decision to end her life.

Maribel

Little Justice
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At just 9, Aitana, Juan, Rosa and Saúl barricade themselves in their classroom to protect Esther from being expelled. Even as adults underestimate them, children stand firm, discovering that defending a friend matters more than any lesson.

Little Justice

Atrapa-Fantasmas
N/A

One day inside the ice rink, Marina sees a strange flash that takes her back to the memory of her mother. From that day on, Marina clings to training day and night to feel her mother closer, even if it means that her social and family life gradually falls apart. Marina must let go of the past to regain control of her life.

Atrapa-Fantasmas