Dominican Film Festival In NYC

Program-DFFNYC14

DFFNYC 14

2025 PROGRAM

OPENING NIGHT

T.H.E REJECTED: SUBMARINE OPERATION

Yasser Michelen

Director

As tensions rise between China and the USA, a group of Dominican outcasts are tasked to prevent World War III.

United Palace

34 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011

Thursday 10/23

8:30 PM

CLOSING NIGHT

CARLOTA LA MÁS BARRIAL

Yoel Morales

Director

The extravagant Carlota inspires her neighborhood to get rid of a gang.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

TUESDAY 10/28

8:00 PM

FEATURE FILM OFFICIAL COMPETITION

BOOKS AND DRINKS

Geoffrey Cowper

Director

David travels to the Dominican Republic to sell a house he has inherited from the father he never knew. There he will meet Maria, who is going to turn his life upside down.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

CAPTAIN AVISPA

Jean Gabriel Guerra

Director

Jonnathan Melendez

Director

Capitán Avispa, hero of Wasptropolis and the Honey Kingdom, puts to test his nobility, justice and innocence against the evil wasp Jacques Poison and his henchmen.

CUCÚ

Tito Rodríguez

Director

A writer and his wife retreat to a mountain house in search of calm amid a marital crisis. The unexpected arrival of a mysterious local further destabilizes their fragile bond, while isolation caused by a landslide unleashes a web of passions, secrets, and choices that will forever change their lives… leaving us uncertain of what is real and what is not.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

FRIDAY 10/24

10:00 PM

DIA OCHO

José Gómez

Director

Three stories of faith and hope, intertwined through time with the life of faith-healing priest Emiliano Tardif.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SUNDAY 10/26

6:00 PM

EL TIBURON

Félix Germán

Director

Three couples from Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic join their destinies in search of a better future, but a shark will change the course of their journey.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

FRIDAY 10/24

8:00 PM

LA FAMILIA

Yasser Michelén

Director

A father spends all the family’s savings on a multi-level company – with unexpected consequences.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

MONDAY 10/27

4:00 PM

MADRE - A DOS CENTÍMETROS DE TI

Desirée Díaz Silva

Director

Helena Ortiz, returns to her village to recover the daughter she abandoned. Doña Lola, her mother, refuses to hand her over. The girl runs away. Despite the pain of the past, women come together to find her and forgiveness along the way.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

FRIDAY 10/24

4:00 PM

CARLOTA LA MÁS BARRIAL

Yoel Morales

Director

The extravagant Carlota inspires her neighborhood to get rid of a gang.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

TUESDAY 10/28

8:00 PM

MI LES PAUL

Francisco Valdez

Director

When Andrés goes to his ex’s house to retrieve a guitar, a simple errand sparks a confrontation filled with resentment, desire, and unexpected humor, forcing them to face the hurt they’ve caused each other and the truths they’ve avoided for years.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

MONDAY 10/27

4:00 PM

OLIVIA Y LAS NUBES

Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat

Director

Olivia, haunted by a past love, hides it under her bed. She trades flowers with this ghost in exchange for comforting rain clouds. Barbara, rejected by Mauricio, escapes reality through fantastical stories. Mauricio, full of regrets, is swallowed by the earth. Ramón, smitten by Olivia, witnesses the growth of a strange plant mirroring her. With surreal elements, Olivia & the clouds delves into the enduring power of love’s memory.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

DOCUMENTARY FILM OFFICIAL COMPETITION

DE SICILIA A SANTO DOMINGO

Pablo Lozano

Director

The story and sociopolitical circumstances around the filming of “The Godfather Part II” in the Dominican Republic.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

FRIDAY 10/24

2:00 PM

DICEN POR AHÍ

Richard Rodríguez

Director

In the community of Arroyo Cano, San Juan, a dark history lingers, marked by the crimes of the notorious dismemberer Petete. Over time, he’s become a legend, largely due to the lack of concrete information about his life and whereabouts.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

7:00 PM

DONDE FLORECIÓ UNA DEVOCIÓN

Elsa Turull de Alma

Director

How come the catholic tradition of our Lady of Altagracia has endured for so many years in the Dominican Republic?

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SUNDAY 10/26

4:00 PM

SUEÑOS DORADOS

Mariano Pichardo

Director

The journey of Dominican athlete Marileidy Paulino from her hometown to Olympic gold.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

MONDAY 10/27

10:00 PM

DOMINICAN IN THE DIASPORA: FEATURE FILM OFFICIAL COMPETITION

ADDICTUS

David Andrade

Director

Four people affected by addictions seek help.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

MONDAY 10/27

8:00 PM

LEO SUSANA: SAYING IT MY WAY

Joan Espino

Director

An intimate portrait of Leo Susana, founder of Toque Profundo and Jodio Loco Sucio (JLS), two key bands in the history of Dominican rock. Through anecdotes and never-before-seen material, the film reveals the passion, resilience, and artistic legacy of this Dominican-New Yorker musician.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

MONDAY 10/27

2:00 PM

LOLITA

Jorge Xolalpa

Director

After serving nine years in prison, Jesús is finally released and determined to rebuild his life. Haunted by his past but fueled by love, he sets out to prove that he deserves a second chance — especially the chance to reunite with his young daughter, Lolita.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

5:00 PM

PIÙ DI IERI

Jean Carlos Gonzalez Flores

Director

The sudden death of his father forces Christian, a quiet nineteen-year-old, to move from a monotonous provincial town to the vibrant, multi-ethnic suburbs of Milan, where his mother, Giulia, lives. Giulia sees her son’s return as an opportunity to mend their difficult relationship, which was broken by years of distance and misunderstanding.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

TUESDAY 10/28

6:00 PM

POLITICS WITHIN

Eddy Coradin

Director

Politics Within is an extension of the segment of political leaders in the documentary ¨De Quisqueya Heights” making use of archives from different research materials of the production company. This Documentary brings to life the story of the Congressman not just for his achievements but also his humanity and social work.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

MONDAY 10/27

6:00 PM

UNSPOKEN BONDS

Andreina P Aristeiguieta

Director

A social worker uncovers the secrets of a seemingly perfect family after a 13-year-old boy suffers a panic attack, exposing unspoken truths that threaten to redefine what it means to be a family. As buried truths surface, each member must decide whether to confront the pain together or let silence shatter their bonds forever.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SUNDAY 10/26

8:00 PM

VIDA NUEVA

Eliana Reyes

Director

Follows the Reyes siblings—Eliana, Max, Christian, and Sebastian—as they prepare to reunite with their father, Maximo Reyes Sr., after 26 years apart. Sentenced to 30 years in prison in 1997, Maximo’s absence reshaped their childhoods and cast a long shadow over their adult lives.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

MONDAY 10/27

6:00 PM

SHORT FILM BIG STORY

Moriqueta

Gustavo Juan Alonzo Cid

Director

Lucas is a 19 years old deaf animator who explores life through his sketchbook. He encounters a handsome young man at his favorite library, leading him to seek a creative way to communicate with him. He chooses to set aside his beliefs and insecurities to ask him out on a date.  

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SATURDAY 10/25

6:00 PM

Mérito

Santiago García Cruz

Director

Alejandro cuida de su hermano menor, Óliver, pero tras su desaparición en un parque, ambos son secuestrados por un hombre perturbado. Atrapado y torturado, Alejandro deberá luchar por salvar a Óliver mientras la tensión y el peligro aumentan con cada corte.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SATURDAY 10/25

6:00 PM

El Apagón

Minerva Polanco

Director

During a blackout, Mara waits for her father’s arrival to reveal his infidelity. Upon his arrival, the family gathers in the living room to share. As they do, the father’s phone vibrates, causing tension. All of this is shattered when the phone receives a call, causing the secret to come out. An argument begins, escalating to the point where Mara, powerless, picks up one of the candles and drops it on the newspaper on the table. Time freezes. Mara and her father  analyze each other as if they had never met.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SATURDAY 10/25

6:00 PM

chepa

José Manuel Chacín

Director

After going their separate ways, Miguel, Leonardo, and Atello reunite for a night of games, reminiscing about old times. As the hours pass and the bottles empty, buried resentments resurface, leading them to a tragic ending.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SATURDAY 10/25

6:00 PM

ACUARELA

Adrian Díaz and Anderson Mojica

Director

After her sister is killed by her husband, María José takes care of her niece, who has cerebral palsy. In a wild world, María José and her loved ones face various life-threatening situations.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SATURDAY 10/25

6:00 PM

DOMINICAN IN THE DIASPORA: SHORT FILM

The Decision

Susibel Espaillat

Director

After years longing for a child, a couple faces the heartbreaking choice of ending a pregnancy after a devastating diagnosis.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

2:00 PM

In My Head

Alicia Leon

Director

College students face crushing anxiety as academic pressure and self-doubt spiral out of control. Their sense of reality begins to warp, trapping them in an endless loop of intrusive thoughts and relentless tension. What starts as ordinary stress soon becomes a battle against their own minds — a silent fight no one else can see. How much can a mind endure before it finally breaks?

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

2:00 PM

Home, Sick Home

Jamlec David

Director

Follows the journey of Stacy, a Dominican girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to Canada to pursue her studies. However, as she embarks on this thrilling new chapter, Stacy is confronted with an emotional struggle that threatens to overshadow her dreams.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

2:00 PM

Home

Johanny Mota

Director

“Home” explores the journey of Dominican immigrants through the lens of the director’s personal story, whose mother left the Dominican Republic by boat when she was three months old. Through interviews and personal narratives, the film examines why people risk their lives to leave their homeland, featuring stories of both successful crossings and tragic losses. The documentary weaves together contemporary interviews, personal reflections, and historical context to explore the complex meaning of home.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

2:00 PM

Among The Wounded

Adonis Williams

Director

As a violent epidemic caused by a new drug wreaks havoc on a New York housing project right after a heavy snowstorm, a single mother and her youngest son frantically search for her oldest, who may have been exposed at a party he attended against her wishes.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

2:00 PM

Abuelo

FRED CAVALLINI

Director

In a quiet apartment filled with memories, Juan, an elderly man living alone, prepares to celebrate both his birthday and his farewell to the world. But an unexpected phone call awakens something inside him — a spark of hope, a reason to keep going. Perhaps, however, it has come too late.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

3:30 PM

Bajo Control

Robert Kruz

Director

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

3:30 PM

No Name

Director

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

3:30 PM

No Name

Director

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

3:30 PM

Our plans

AURISMIL JIMÉNEZ, LETY ROJAS

Director

During a trip to the beach, Ana and Sofia, with different personalities confront secrets and repressed emotions that will lead Ana bring face to face the truth about love and loss.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

3:30 PM

Papi Chulo

Anthony Rojas

Director

Papi Chulo follows Yani, a charming Afro-Dominican playboy who, after being kicked out of his girlfriend’s apartment, embarks on a chaotic journey through the streets of Washington Heights to win her back.

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

3:30 PM

The Best Gift in Life is Life Itself

A man burdened with trauma from his past is forced to confront his overwhelming depression with help from a mysterious visitor.

Mauricio Ovalle

Director

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

SATURDAY 10/25

3:30 PM

DOMINICAN CLASSIC

MALDICIÓN DEL PADRE CARDONA

A Catholic priest (Padre Geronimo) goes to a small town to solve some strange things that are happening in that town, things that come from the unknown, and gets involved in a romantic relationship with a young woman of the village.

Félix Germán

Director

AMC Empire 25

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos

FRIDAY 10/24

7:30 PM

OUT OF COMPETITION

One More Day

Comedian struggling with depression, dreadfully drags through her day-to-day. She avoids the ordinary moments that come along and seeks shelter under mundane soul-searching lapses. Her life seems simple and organized, her family seems to care for her, her career seems to be going places, and yet, the question remains: why isn’t she happy?

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SATURDAY 10/25

7:30 PM

Grief

After losing his son and wife, Diego falls into a deep depression and alcoholism. In the midst of his torment, he begins to converse with the personifications of his conscience: one urges him to give up and end his life, while the other urges him to resist and cling to hope.

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SATURDAY 10/25

7:30 PM

Bailando

A self-proclaimed ladies’ man falls for his sister’s dance instructor and must develop the confidence to dance bachata and humble his ego to win her heart.

Michael . T

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Special Showcase - Festival Minuto del Agua - Every Drop Counts

Luz En Las Aguas

A girl from a remote rural area falls ill due to lack of access to clean water. But when photovoltaic-powered drinking water treatment machines arrive, her story changes. The short film presents a proposed solution to the problem of access to clean water in marginalized areas using clean energy in harmony with the natural environment.

Ana Aria

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Burbujas

Miguel Zavala

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

SED

In a place where the seas have dried up and water has become a memory, despair advances like a relentless desert, erasing almost all traces of life. Amid the silence and dust, drops can be heard reappearing after a long time. But it was only the fading of what was. The panorama was not only a nightmare… but can also be a warning.

Geraldo Pérez

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Agua – Cuidarla Es Cuidarnos

Miguel Angomás Domínguez

Director

An audiovisual journey narrated in voiceover that invites reflection on the importance of water. It focuses on food security, tourism, and solid waste management. Through evocative images, this short documentary raises awareness about a vital resource that we often take “for granted,” or in other words, as something certain.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

El Alma Sin Agua, La Tierra Sin Voz

Rodolfo A. Mejías Molina

Director

The lagoon cracks and holds a silence that speaks. The water recedes, like human values ​​that fade: connection, empathy, humility. The earth reveals what the soul keeps silent: an empty world that loses its voice as it dries up inside and out. But in every absent drop beats the hope of rebirth. This short film is a mirror and an echo: it reminds us that only by healing who we are can we give voice to the earth and life to the water.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

El Silencio Del Agua

Yoel Quiñónez

Director

A one-minute short film that, in a deep and sinister tone, personifies the voice of water as both a life force and a dark warning. Through striking images—from solitary drops and dimly lit rivers to polluted waters and a planet without oceans—water reminds humanity that without it, there is no life. The final message is powerful: “I am water. Take care of me… or bury yourself with me.”

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Es Verdad Que El Agua Es Vida

Ana Josefa Moron Díaz

Director

“It’s true: Water is life” invites us to accompany awoman in her daily connection with water: the relief of showering, the joy of watering her small garden, and the satisfaction of caring for her family. Each drop represents life, memories, and opportunities. Amidst memories of scarcity and past sacrifices, the short film reminds us that water is health, time, and dignity. An urgent and poetic call to protect this indispensable resource that sustains not only life, but also the hope of the entire community.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Gota De Amor

Marselle Vásquez

Director

A short film that will make you reflect on the value of every drop and the enormous sacrifices some must make to obtain it.

A young woman in her home turns on the tap and lets water flow without a second thought. Meanwhile, in another part of the country, a mother walks long distances in the sun to get a few drops to bathe her son. Two opposing worlds united by a painful truth: water is not accessible to everyone. While some simply turn the tap, others laboriously carry it in buckets.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Sed De Un Futuro Limpio

Winsthon De Jesús Estevez

Director

 An athletic young man takes a break from his workout to drink water, but when he looks at his bottle, he realizes it’s dirty. Suddenly, strong images of rivers filled with garbage flash through his mind.

Until he wakes up and realizes it was all a dream. When he opens his eyes, a girl appears and hands him a clean bottle of water, reminding him that we still have time to take care of what we have.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Puede Que No Sea Eviterno

Gema Franshira Rodríguez

Director

A lonely land, broken by human power, yearns for salvation. Under the relentless sun, it whispers its pain, begging for a drop of life. But one day, a pearl of water appears, a sign of hope that proves every drop counts and that its thirst will soon end.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

TIC-TAC

Ismael Morales

Director

What would happen if we didn’t have water for just one minute? Tick-Tock shows how in just sixty seconds our routine changes completely: we can’t brush our teeth, water our plants, or drink a simple glass of water. The passage of time feels heavier, drier, and little by little we understand that every drop counts.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Fuente De Vida

Anabelys Estevez

Director

A woman, on the verge of her own demise, experiences a final moment of consciousness. Between water, pills, and memories, her body dissolves as her essence is revealed: she is not earth, but river. What seems like an end is, in fact, a revelation.

This short film combines realism and visual poetry to explore how the feminine and water share origin, solace, and destiny. What seems like death… is recognition.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

NO

Kenny María Cayetano Mueses

Director

In Santo Domingo’s El Claret neighborhood, a young car washer goes about his daily routine as water runs uncontrollably down the sidewalk. Amid laughter and urban music, a customer stops in front of him and, seeing the waste, decides not to participate, leaving the washer to face an individual act that makes him reflect.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Alto

Miguel Zavala España

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Vista al Futuro

Franflin Coronado

Director

“Vista al Futuro” is a symbolic journey where every drop of water reveals what is at stake: life or drought. A simple, loosely closed faucet becomes a mirror of tomorrow, showing landscapes of scarcity, hunger, and desert, but also the possibility of rebirth. Without words, only with images and sounds, the short film reminds us that the future is not written: it depends on how we take care of what is essential today. It is not just a warning; it is a call to choose consciously, to listen to what the water tells us and decide what we want to see tomorrow.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Cada Gota Importa

Paola Ramírez

Director

Water accompanies our simplest gestures: drinking a glass, watering a plant, washing food, caring for those we love. A deep connection to life permeates every everyday action. This short film celebrates the strength, tenderness, and hope that dwell in every drop.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Una Gota Bastó

Sandy Smith de León López

Director

In the midst of a routine marked by fatigue, indifference, and hopelessness, a small gesture of faith and kindness becomes the beginning of an unexpected transformation. Sometimes it doesn’t take great miracles to change a life, but just a drop: a word of encouragement, an act of compassion, a sincere prayer.

“A Drop Is Enough” shows how the small, the invisible to the eyes of many, can be enough to awaken hope and pave the way to redemption.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Frustración Del Agua

Deyvi Jorge

Director

Antonio starts his day as usual, but soon faces a harsh reality: there is no water in his house. Between failed attempts to find the precious liquid, memories of waste in the streets, and an overwhelming helplessness, he waits patiently for a miracle.

Finally, the water arrives, and with it, a powerful reflection: caring for every drop is vital so that it reaches everyone.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Hasta El Último Trago

Deyvi JorgeYokelvis Rosario

Director

 In a dystopian future, where selfishness reigns and drought is rife, society has fragmented into two groups: the PURE, an elite backed by military power that controls the last remaining water reserves, and the WANDERERS, nomads who wander in search of survival. Physis, a wanderer hardened by poverty and dehydration, ventures into PURE territory in search of the elixir of life. In a world of dust and silence, where hope is as scarce as water, she is faced with extreme choices that will test her resilience.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

En Busca De Vida

Kenny María Cayetano Mueses

Director

“In Search of Life” follows the journey of Papito, his young daughter, and his two-year-old granddaughter in search of water in a stream miles from their home. With a donkey and two gallon jugs, they face the difficulties of accessing an increasingly scarce resource. Based on true events, the story shows how, despite advances, water remains inaccessible to many. Even so, the short film reveals moments of intimate encounter between humans and nature.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

La Conciencia De Usarla

Alinson Matos

Director

Washing a dish and letting the water run seems unimportant… until a simple glass to quench our thirst reminds us how valuable it is. “The Consciousness of Using It” invites us to reflect on those small daily gestures, showing that between what we waste and what gives us life, every drop matters.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Soy El Agua

Miguel Zavala

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Sonido De Agua

Evams Polanco

Director

In the year 2145, humanity collapsed after contaminating 87% of the planet’s drinking water. Ean Hernández, survivor number 0143-14, wanders among ruins and thirst, facing illness, loneliness, and the memory of a world that no longer exists. His only mission: to stay alive… one more day.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

La Última Gota

Reiner Hernández

Director

Today we raise our voices for what doesn’t scream, but sustains us: water. Every drop we waste is one less breath for our rivers, our fields, our future generations. It’s not just about turning off the tap, but about opening our eyes. Water isn’t infinite, but our awareness can be. Caring for it is an act of love, respect, and responsibility. Because when we care for water, we care for life. And life… begins within us.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

Maritza

Santiago Crime

Director

The grandmother looked out to sea, and her grandson responded several years later by seeing a stream destroyed by pollution.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

El Camino Del Agua

Dailyn A. Báez

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

SUNDAY 10/26

2:00 PM

University Short Film Competition

Circulo del panico

Laudy Meriam Alvarez (LM. Alvarez)

Director

After moving into her new apartment, Vivian finds an old vinyl record that, when played, unleashes disturbing events. She soon discovers recordings on her cell phone, warning herself about the record and its power to manipulate memory. As she investigates its dark origins, the line between reality and madness blurs, trapping her in a cycle of terror from which she may never escape.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

LUCES Y SOMBRAS

Kamille Cruz Kasse

Director

The Mercado Modelo, located in Santo Domingo, is one of the main tourist attractions due to its rich cultural heritage.

In this documentary, we take a look at the Mercado Modelo, from its beginnings to its current situation. A tour through the vendors and everything we can find.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

Introyeccion

Carlos Noel Germán

Director

A young man with social difficulties relies on artificial intelligence to guide his every social interaction. The AI ​​teaches him to copy gestures, attitudes, and phrases to fit in. Everything he learns further distances him from any sense of belonging. Introjection is a cyclical portrait of social anxiety, a mind constantly needing to connect with the world and the fear of not being enough

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

LA CASA

Sebastian Bisono y Mar Nanita

Director

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

EL HIJO PRÓDIGO

Jesús Miguel Ozoria

Director

 In a house in the middle of nowhere, Enmanuel (25) notices unusual behavior while waiting for his girlfriend Ella (26). His brother Elías (26) arrives with an envelope in his hand that his deceased father left him. This reunion creates a conflict over the inheritance of the house, revelations of truths, and a fight over Ella, which causes a fight between the brothers.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

MUTE

Alerick Jiménez

Director

Noa, a 17-year-old girl, takes refuge in music, where each song she hears transports her to a different visual environment. Under pressure to choose a college major, she finds a box full of memories and discovers videos from her childhood that trigger worries. Amidst mounting anxiety and limited time to enroll, her younger self leads her to accept and embrace her destiny in film, leading Noa to make the bold decision to choose that career.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

EL AYER

Mariela Gastón & Amalia El Hage

Director

Iván, a young newspaper delivery boy, discovers that Vera, a girl who receives his deliveries, is starting to put them to unexpected uses. Intrigued by this, Iván decides to meet her.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

LOS CUADROS DE MA MATERIAL PROMOCIONAL

Nicole De León

Director

In the middle of a report on her brother’s life and work, Natasha questions whether he truly deserves the credit.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

Blanco

Roxanna Javier y Sauris Mota

Director

Mired in guilt over a decision, she finds herself trapped in her own thoughts. As anxiety consumes her, she begins to question her actions and her identity, desperately searching for a way to escape the weight of her regret.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

Reflejos

Camila Ramírez

Director

 Karla is a young woman working for her future, while her reflexes put her at a crossroads, causing her to question her future and how she should continue her life.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

Game Over

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

HIJAS DE NADIE

Nahomy Cornielle

Director

Anna is a young woman scarred by the emotional abuse she experienced at the hands of her stepfather. Two years after the abuser’s death, Anna must visit her family, but reliving the trauma, she decides to leave the past behind. At the same time, Anna spends the night with her friends, who support her in a difficult decision.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

Abacorao

Cindy Toribio

Director

Patricia, a housewife, begins to experience deja vu after an argument with her husband, Álvaro. When a little girl shows up at their house, claiming to be his daughter, Patricia questions his sanity. By closely observing her husband, Patricia discovers that Álvaro possesses a talisman, a coin capable of altering reality. Now, she must fight to reclaim her life and undo the changes he has wrought before it’s too late.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

Candela Colorá

Dianna Suarez

Director

Beatriz, a young woman passionate about cooking, tries to rebuild her life after her father’s mysterious disappearance. While her mother worries about his whereabouts, family tensions cause Beatriz to hallucinate her father’s ghost, transforming her reality into a spiral of guilt and resentment.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

6:00 PM

OUR ISLAND

Ronny A. Sosa

Director

In the Dominican Republic, a sprawling open-air dump spills into rivers and surrounding communities, turning once-thriving ecosystems into corridors of contamination and unlivable spaces. Yet amid the debris, a different story emerges a tale of resistance, innovation, and hope. This documentary follows the journey of waste from land to sea, exposing the environmental and human toll of trash.

Alianza Dominicana

530 W 166th St, New York, NY 10032

FRIDAY 10/24

4:00 PM