· 2026 · 9m

Heat in the Barrio

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Director

Cast

Joshua Sandoval as Ahadiyya Gurrola Furumoto as Akira Gurrola Furumoto as Soren Ambrocio as Socorro Berumen as Alfonso Ambrocio as

Crew

José Esteban Ubaya — Director of Photography José Esteban Ubaya — Editor Jess Spruiell — Producer Alexa Cruz-Ulloa — Producer

Synopsis

Maribel and Jorge’s walk to school is no easy feat, as a zoot-suit-wearing Pachuco is hot on their trail, leaving the children to question the future of their community in the climate he creates.

Key Collaborators

José Esteban Ubaya Director José Esteban Ubaya Director of Photography José Esteban Ubaya Editor Jess Spruiell Producer Alexa Cruz-Ulloa Producer

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