RGV Short Film, 13 minutes, World Premiere

Synopsis: Two brothers, Donnie and Theo, reunite after their father's death. With contrasting memories of their upbringing, they confront their past while fulfilling their father's final wish.

Joseph Balderas

Bio:

Joseph Balderas is a 31-year-old filmmaker from McAllen, Texas, located in the Rio Grande Valley. He holds a BA in English/Theater and an MFA in Screenwriting. Originally, he used filmmaking as a bonding experience between himself and childhood friends, but ultimately fell in love with telling stories visually. He was captivated with unlocking the mysteries of the movies he had grown up with and implementing the “movie magic” in his own projects. He often tells stories exploring the human condition as it relates to his life and own personal experiences in hopes of relaying messages of universal truth.