Paz (Peace)
2025 / US / 18min / Drama
A teenage girl, Linda, who through abuse has lost her sense of self, value, and courage, finds strength in a spiritual connection.
Writer/Director: Andrew Gutierrez
Producer: Alex Iseri
Cinematographer: Yiyao Zhu
Editor: Ruizi(Jane) Yang
Sound Designer: Andree Lin
Colorist: Zhe Song
Composer: Alexis Kwaben, Catherine Nguyen, Miranda Su
Costume Designer: Yuan Yuan Liang
Festivals:
2022 Mexican American Film and Television Festival - Illustrations Awards: Best Director ARTICLE LINK
2020 American Society of Cinematographers(ASC) Michale Chapman Heritage Awards - Finalist ARTICLE LINK
2021 Creative Artist Agency (CAA) Moebius Showcase - Semi-Finalist
2021 KCET Fine Cut Festival of Films - Finalist
2021 Prague International Indie Film Festival
-Best Supporting Actor- Armando Dubon Jr.
-Best Student Short
-Best Ensemble
-Best Actress - Heidi Martin
-Best Student Male Director -Andrew Gutierrez
2021 Los Angeles Film Awards - Best Drama
2021 Paris Play Film Festival - Best Student Film
2021 Top Short Film Festival -Best Narrative