The Tide Inside (Short)
sunday, 8 november, 8:20 pm
Lorena Villanueva, Colombia, United States | 2025 | 9m 54s | Drama | English, Spanish with English Subtitles
A Colombian teenage girl in Los Angeles begins to unravel as the threat of deportation creeps into her world. Though raised to believe herself strong, a quiet unease grows inside her, as fear pulls her away from everything that once felt safe. As she struggles to piece together memories that bleed into the present, fragments of childhood, and fleeting love, she confronts the rhythm of the waves and the tide inside her in a world that threatens to erase her.
Lorena Villanueva is a Colombian director, producer, and co-founder of Cienaga Stories, currently based in Los Angeles. She holds a Master’s in Film Direction from Spain and has over a decade of experience in film and television, including extensive work as an assistant director. She has directed several acclaimed short films, including FUOCO FATUO, INÉS, and the award-winning BED SMASH.
She is the co-writer, director, and producer of the short film THE TIDE INSIDE, which premiered at Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival and has been selected for festivals including LA Shorts, PHLAFF, where it was nominated for the Lola Award, and the Special Screenings Program at the Norwegian Short Film Festival. She is currently in post-production of her new short film JACOB’S THINGS and developing her feature debut, GAIRA (Cine Qua Non Storylines Lab 2026, Vanguardia Incubadora de Proyectos 2026).
