Mónica Paulina Burciaga Romo
Directing
Biography
She joined the National School of Film Arts (ENAC) in 2015, focusing on film directing. Since then, she has developed personal film projects and worked professionally as a script supervisor and assistant director on various productions. Her short film "Estamos jugando a que sí" was selected for the International Showcase of Women in Film and TV in 2017. Later, Nadie finge el espasmo was part of the Dulcísimo Ovario festival in 2020, and her thesis film "Nadie, ni siquiera la bruma" was selected for the same festival in 2022. It was also a semifinalist at the 2023 Student World Impact Film Festival in the Best Experimental Short category. Her work draws from emotional states like depression, anxiety, and grief, focusing on atmosphere and sensory experience while pushing the boundaries of storytelling.
Known For
Pun-Pun, Pato, and Alvi ran away together. Their memories capture a youth full of dreams, fears, pain, and little bunnies.
High Voltage Superhighway
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 woman finds old video tapes with memories of a trip taken by her late mother, Silvia. Moved by what she sees, she embarks on the same journey to the same place, falling asleep on the way.
Nobody, Not Even the Mist
Cecilia tries to follow her normal routine. She goes to classes; however, she decides to go somewhere else. She tries to work on a project but fails. Javier, a friend of Cecilia, invites her to a party. Cecilia agrees to go to distract herself and feel better. Something bad happens, and Cecilia needs to stop it.
Men Do Not Sham Convulsion
After a life of delinquency without consequences, Aldo has to learn to live with the ghosts of those he has harmed.
Natura contra Natura
Alan, a lonely guy, meets Fernanda in the middle of a crowded avenue. After breafly doubting, he decides to ask her out.