Nicole DeLeón
Directing
Biography
Born in Santiago de los Caballeros, she has produced, directed, written, and acted in numerous audiovisual projects, spanning both film and advertising. During her academic training, she directed short films such as Pariguaya (2022), presented at the Santo Domingo Book Fair 2023. As an actress, she won the award for Best Leading Performance for Voyeur (2024) at the MACS Film Festival and appeared in Velvet Ghettos, officially selected at the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. She is also part of the cast of the feature films Lechones, No Salgas and La Novia del Atlántico, all currently in post-production. She has also worked as a Creative Director in advertising campaigns, most notably the commercial Que No Te Detenga for Cumlaude Lab, showcased in cinemas and billboards nationwide. Her most recent short film, Los Cuadros de Ma, winner of Best Screenplay at the MACS Film Festival, is currently on the festival circuit.
Known For
After her girlfriend's death, Liz hides her true self until a weekend trip awakens forbidden desires. When her sexuality is exposed, paranoia and violence consume the group as her secret becomes deadly.
Don't Come Out
In the heart of a Dominican family’s home, the youngest daughter’s thirteenth birthday is being celebrated. Balloons, cake, and music cannot hide the tension that lingers in the air. Amid the party, between music and applause, Minerva receives a special gift from her father. What seems like an innocent gesture turns into a silent revelation of the fear that has long resided in her heart. Through glances, restrained gestures, and meaningful details, the short film portrays domestic violence from a child’s perspective, where joy and horror coexist in the same space.
The Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest One
Emilio receives a call from his son, who suggests meeting up with some old friends to play dominoes. As the afternoon unfolds, it fills with secrets and confessions that force him to confront his greatest fear.
Capicúa
During an argument with her parents, Sara decides to show them a documentary about the only woman in a movie set in the country. What they don't realize is that this was done by Sara and her classmates, and the opportunities it will bring to her career as a filmmaker.
Guetos de Terciopelo
Natalia hesitates between making a move or staying in her head when she feels a special connection with a guy.
Pariguaya
After their mother’s death, Natasha and Héctor wrestle with their artistic identities. While Héctor its getting recognition and rising success through his paintings, Natasha questions whether he truly deserves the merit.