Scent of Ivory
RGV Short Film, 24 minutes, RGV Premiere
Synopsis: Siblings Kaity and Jaime live on after the death of their hardworking mother. Past-due bills and disconnection notices have driven Kaity to be the best role model for the past five years. As she struggles with the weight of responsibilities and crippling anxiety, she begins to see flashes of time. Now, she must support her brother when his identity and future come into question before their relationship is severed.
Jared Palomares
Bio:
Jared Palomares, filmmaker, director, and writer is from McAllen, Texas where he studied Film Production along with areas of Journalism in Mass Communications at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He tackles real-world topics through his storytelling, including gun violence, LGBTQ+ themes, and more. As he continues to grow as an established filmmaker, Palomares strives to create more stories and messages through storytelling.