Short Film
Abril
Produced by Ayhe Productions
With the support of ICEC 2023
With the support of ICAA 2024
Synopsis:
It is the day of her eleventh birthday and young April suddenly begins to experience the appearance of bloodstains on her body, during a family meal. She is frightened and confused, and in an attempt to cleanse and hide her own blood, her secret will inevitably flood her whole world. Only after reaching a moment of calm will she be able to change her critical gaze towards her own body, and begin to accept the nature within herself.
Festival Nominations:
- Nominated for best short film at the Málaga Film Festival, national premiere, 2025
- Finalist at Ibiza Film Fest for Best Short Film Screenplay 2023
Short Film
Abril
Data Sheet:
Production Company: Ayhe Productions
Distribution: Selected Films
Genre: Drama, magic realism
Duration: 17 mins
Format: Digital
Language: Catalan & Spanish
Country: Spain
Scriptwriters : Daniela Univazo & Alexandra Iglesias
Director: Alexandra Iglesias
Producer & Executive Producer: Aina Moncho & David Aymerich
Staring: Sofía Otero
Also Staring: Cristina Brondo, Isabel Rocatti, Ariadna Llobet, Uri Callau, Bru Trullàs, Gal·la Trullàs
Original Soundtrack: Clara Peya
Director of photography: Júlia Llansana
Editor: Celeste Barria
Costume designer: Jo García Garrido
Heady of makeup, hair and vfx on set: Aina Galisteo
Art director: Martha Cervera Pellicer
Sound design: Angel Bañuelos
Head of on-set sound: Clara Fornells
VFX: Joaquim Macho
Casting: Eduard Peyró, Claudia Silva, Anna Llargués, Paula Vega
1st AD: Judit Vilarrasa