Carolina Contreras Issa
Acting
Biography
Carolina Contreras Issa is a Bolivian actress and filmmaker. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in 2009 Carolina's family moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Carolina won runner-up in the Okotoks filmmaking mentorship program with her short film "Breathe," which she wrote, produced, edited, and starred in. Most recently, her film "Prince's Prints" won the "Best Comedy" award at the Okotoks Film Festival's 48-hour filmmaking challenge, demonstrating her multifaceted talents behind and in front of the camera. Noticing how little representation Latinos & other visible minorities have on TV & Film, Carolina's goal is to bring those stories to the forefront by creating & working on projects that promote and encourage diversity in race, sexual orientation, and religion. Currently Represented by Webster Talent Management
Known For
Billy, an aspiring artist and musician, grapples with the challenges of growing up, navigating heartbreak, anxiety, and a myriad of nightmares. His quest leads him on a surreal odyssey through his dreams, where he seeks to unravel the deeper significance of his many concerns.
Collective Unconscious
A sex worker seeks revenge on a client after an unsettling session, forcing her to confront the scars of her past and the fragile bond with her daughter.
Not All Men
In a small town located in western Alberta, Ana struggles with her identity as a lesbian. She just started dating someone and goes to a house party to meet her best friend Marco. She struggles to come out to him, this is reflected through a 'haunting figure' that appears at specific moments of friction. Finally, Ana confronts the 'haunting figure' and has the courage to come out to her friend.
Breathe
This film was part of the Okotoks 48 hour filmmaking challenge: Prompts: Genre - Children's Show Prop - Tape Sound Effect - Retro, Space Wormhole 01 by LilMati