Vela
“Do you know the story of La Catrina?”
Synopsis
Young Xime hopes to restore her grieving family by arranging a Día de Los Muertos altar...meanwhile a looming presence closes in.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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VELA | Short Film Cast Interview
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Latin American Film Festival in Toronto
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Esteban Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Esteban Powell, Eyan Weiss
- Original Score
- Andre Roz
- Original Title
- Vela
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Studio Chamelens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Esteban Powell
Esteban Powell, Eyan Weiss
Andre Roz
Anthony Wegner
Samuil Toshev
Sofia Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Esteban Powell
Writer
Esteban Powell
Director
Anthony Wegner
Director of Photography
Samuil Toshev
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Recommended For Young Children
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vela
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vela about?
Young Xime hopes to restore her grieving family by arranging a Día de Los Muertos altar...meanwhile a looming presence closes in.
Who directed Vela?
Vela was directed by Esteban Powell.
Who stars in Vela?
The principal cast of Vela includes Veronica Marin-Estrada, Mario Aguero Jr., Carolina Santos Read, Myanna Hansen.
When was Vela released and how long is it?
Vela was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Vela?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vela was composed by Andre Roz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vela?
Vela holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).