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The Middle 
Proof of Concept short film for debut feature film

Written/Directed by: Sylvia Ray
DP: Mariscela Beatriz Mendez
Editor: Patrick Lawrence
Produced by: Rodry Soza, Lexx Truss, Victoria Moroles, Epistime Collective, Peter Zhu

Logline: A desert teen tries to escape the consequences of a pivotal night and has to decide between telling the truth and protecting her family.

Starring: Starring: Victoria Moroles, Julio Macias, Edgar de Santiago, Isabella Feliciana, and Chris Ortega

Short Film Accolades

Premiere - Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival

HollyShorts Film Festival - Nominated for Best LatinX Film

Nvision Film Festival - In Competition

American Film Convention Selection

YES Film Festival Selection

Cucalorus International Film Festival Selection

New Filmmakers Los Angeles

International film festival Women and the World

Coconut Grove Film Festival

Sundial Film Festival Best In Fest and Best Narrative Winner

The Mexican-American Film Awards Best Screenplay Winner 

Emerging Cinematographer Awards - Mariscela Beatriz Mendez

Post Alley Film Festival Selection

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