wednesday afternoon
An American Film Institute Thesis Film

* Winner of 2005 Student Academy Award *

Drama, 24’38”, 35mm-Scope, 2004 (USA)

Playlist: Trailer + Scene A + Scene B

There is no right or wrong in the world that Miguel, an East L.A. teenager, and his father live in, only choices. One’s an American, the other an immigrant, and though they are father and son, they are separated by a culture that threatens to tear them apart. This Wednesday afternoon Miguel must make a decision that will haunt him for the rest of his life. He will be put in a situation no son should be in. His father made tough choices in pursuit of the American dream, now it’s Miguel’s turn.

Written and Directed by Alonso F. Mayo
Based on a short story by Edmundo Paz-Soldán
Produced by Beverley Gordon
Cinematography by Paula Huidobro
Production Design by Laura Paddock
Edited by John Sitter
Original Score by Christina Agamanolis, Marianna Bernoski & Willow Williamson

Starring Jeff Licon and Jose Yenque.

Film Festivals (Partial List): Deauville Festival of American Film, The London Film Festival, Havana Film Festival, Camerimage Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, L.A. Shorts Fest, Angelus Awards Student Film Festival, Los Angeles Latino Film Festival, New York Latino Film Festival, San Diego Latino Film Festival.

Television: Showtime Networks, SiTV, Canal+, Cinemax.