Manuel Fernandez
Writing
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A Colombian family is forced to celebrate Thanksgiving, for the first time, after finding out that their eldest son has invited the man he likes to a holiday celebration at their house, creating tension among the family members.
¡Que Colombianada!

Tres Leches" unfolds the poignant story of a family at the brink of collapse. Daniel, a devoted single father in his 40s, grapples with the weight of caring for his father, Alejandro, who battles Alzheimer's. The narrative unfolds on a pivotal day – his daughter's 18th birthday. Daniel, yearning for perfection, experiences fleeting validation when his father briefly reconnects with his past. However, the cruel nature of Alzheimer's becomes evident as a panic attack ensues, leading to an unfortunate incident. As tensions rise, Daniel and Vanessa embark on a frantic search when Alejandro goes missing. Amid the chaos, Vanessa's heart-to-heart conversation with Daniel becomes a pivotal moment of realization. Ultimately, when they locate Alejandro, Daniel faces the dreaded decision as his father's final memories slip away.
Tres Leches

After returning from college, a girl's controlling mother triggers her relapse into eating disorders and substance abuse in an effort to regain her autonomy.
i dreamt of this, Esther

When a passionate baker's dreams are derailed by the unexpected arrival of his estranged daughter under house arrest, the two must learn to live, and heal, under the same roof, stirring up a heartfelt and humorous journey of second chances in multicultural Miami.
Por La Vida

After getting a future phone call from his wife, a man sets out to rescue his family not knowing when this tragedy will occur or whether he will make it in time to rescue them.
There's Someone in the House

An empty-nested couple uses social media to attract the attention of their all-grown-up children.
Unnested

Recalling a break-up, a self-conscious woman becomes trapped inside the past, as the memory distorts itself she must remember what was forgotten and move on.
Where it Will Live
A grieving man must teach his deceased friend's brother how to drive or risk never achieving peace.
Bumper to Bumper

James, a remorseful father, fights to rebuild a relationship with the daughter he abandoned nearly a decade ago, racing against time to make amends before the opportunity to repair their fractured bond disappears forever.
New Life, Hard Choice

Leo, an old, undocumented field worker, gets a chance to escape poverty after winning the lottery. However, he's unable to collect the winnings himself. With no other options, he must seek help from the daughter he abandoned years ago.