United States / Jan 23, 2023 / Slamdance Film Festival
12min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
As a young mother and aspiring Reggeaton dancer, Mela must navigate the challenges of balancing family while fighting to pursue her dreams of success.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Maximo Xtravaganza Oliveira | Maximo |
| Joseph Charles Viola | Manson |
| Bobby James Evers | Hoxton |
| Ashley Nadine Lopez | Leah |
| Bridget Spencer | Audition Dancer |
| Nena Martinez | Audition Dancer |
| Caitlyn Byrne | Audition Dancer |
| Sangeetha Santhebennur | Audition Dancer |
| Angelina Mendez Chagoya | Audition Dancer |
| Lisa Marie | Audition Dancer |
| Sarah Duster | Club Dancer |
| Le Vaun | Club Dancer |
| Jon Rodriguez | Club Dancer |
| Yaniel Arrendell | Club Dancer |
| Carlos Mendez | School Child |
| Ashley Fontanez | School Child |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | MELA |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 1 giugno 2023 |
| Executive producer | Andrew Nisinson, Kristian Mercado Figueroa, Meilin Gray, Asori Soto, Michael Reuter |
| Production | Andrew Nisinson, Jennifer Zarzuela, Meilin Gray, Debora Perez |
| Casting | Kate Antognini |
| Editing | Kristan Sprague, Michael Reuter, Danny Weeks |
| Cinematography | Alejandro Mejía, Blake Steigerwald, Thomas Rospabe, Alex D. Leon, Braulio Moz, Francisco Florencio |
| Assistant directors | Nicole Townsend, Jules Cortez, Kristian Mercado Figueroa |
| Lighting | Al Rivera, Francisco Amaya |
| Camera operators | Blake Steigerwald, Thomas Rospabe, Alex D. Leon, Braulio Moz, Francisco Florencio |
| Additional photography | Blake Steigerwald, Thomas Rospabe, Alex D. Leon, Braulio Moz, Francisco Florencio |
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| Production design | Adeline-Rose Pollioni, Calvin Perez, Sophia Scalzo |
| Art direction | Sophia Scalzo, Calvin Perez |
| Set decoration | Calvin Perez, Sophia Scalzo |
| Music | Joshua Madoff, David Murillo, Nelly Kate, Michael Reuter, Josh Ascalon, Tarcisio Longobardi, Cory Choy |
| Sound | Joshua Madoff, David Murillo, Nelly Kate, Michael Reuter, Josh Ascalon, Tarcisio Longobardi, Cory Choy |
| Costume design | Tia Rivers |
| Makeup | Tia Rivers |
| Hairstyling | Tia Rivers |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 01, 2023 / Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)
Digital
United States / Oct 08, 2023 / Vimeo Staff Pick
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