Save The Flea | Short Film

With their family stores threatened by developers, teenagers Miguel and Rosa embark on a first date to search for a mysterious good luck charm that can save their flea market from permanent closure.

Cast:
Miguel - Armando Bernal IV
Rosa - Chavela Monclova
Fang Li - Alvin Aki
El Grigo - Tom Copeland
El Cantante - Edgar Ojeda
Albert - Jack Sussman
Jose - Nathan Parra
American #1 - Ian Batchelor
American #2 - Maximillian J. Alexander
Juancho - Francisco D. Gonzalez
Juana - Eneida Mascetti
Rosa's Mother - Diana Lopez
Rosa's Father - Cesar Augusto Gabrielli

Crew:
Written, Directed and Edited - Michael J. Ruiz-Unger
Produced - Ale Marie Odriozola + Gus Gomez
Director of Cinematography - Sherman Johnson
2nd Assistant Director - Steven Sarria
1st AC - Christopher Campa
2nd AC - Josh Silva
Production Sound Mixer - Joel C. Hernandez
Post Sound Edit / Mix - Sound Speed Miami
Music Composer - Mickey De Grand IV
Gaffer - Matthew Gonsalves
Art Director - Gabriel Duque
Prop Master - Ernesto Mendez
Lucky Cat Prop Designer - Alexsey Morales + The Goblin Gal Studio
Digital Colorist - Vladimir Mihalkov
Titles - Vlad Rodriguez + Angelica Baini
Production Assistants - Malvin Magri, Alex Martinez, Pamela Largaespada, Gael Sanchez and Alex Nunez

Festivals:
Official Selection - Miami Film Festival - 2023
*Winner - Best Short - Audience Award - Miami Film Festival - 2023
Official Selection - Fantasia Film Festival - 2023
Official Selection - New York Latino Film Festival - 2023
Official Selection - Spooky Empire's International Film Festival - 2023
*Winner - Florida Fear Award - Spooky Empire's International Film Festival
Official Selection - Subtropical Film Festival - 2023
Official Selection - Gorefest - 2023
*Winner - Best Cinematography - Gorefest - 2023
Official Selection - Film Shortage - 2023
Official Selection - Coconut Grove Film Festival - 2024
*Winner - Best Editing and Sound Editing - Coconut Grove Film Festival - 2024
Official Selection - Gasparilla International Festival - 2024
Official Selection - PopCon International Film Festival - 2024
*Winner - Best Ensemble Cast - PopCon International Film Festival - 2024
Official Selection - Comic-Con Int Independent Film Festival (SDCC) - 2024
Official Selection - Houston Horror Film Festival - 2024
*Winner - Best Short Film - Houston Horror Film Festival - 2024
Official Selection - Hudson Valley Film Festival - 2024
Official Selection - Tallahassee Film Festival - 2024
*Winner - Audience Award - Comedy Short - Tallahassee Film Festival - 2024
Official Selection - Chicago Horror Film Festival - 2024
Official Selection - Highlands Horror Film Festival - 2024
Official Selection - Hollywood Horrorfest - 2024
*Winner - Best Demonic Short - Hollywood Horrorfest - 2024
Official Selection - Smodcastle Film Festival - 2024
*Nominated - Best Comedy Short - Smodcastle Film Festival - 2024