Synopsis: The fantastic, the terrific, the other worldly! From science fiction to horror and fantasy, the Un Mundo Extraño showcase explores different stories through the lens of different genres.

Showtimes:
Thursday, March 20, 2025: 2:00
Friday, March 21, 2025: 7:00 (Sold Out)

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Short Films Included in this Program

Hour of Blood. Dir. Marcella Ochoa. 2025. USA. 17 min. World Premiere. Spanish Subtitles.

In 1915 Texas, it is a time of turmoil as Mexican ranchers have mysteriously gone missing. Rumors swirl a dark plague is spreading across the land. A father and his daughter live in constant fear on one of the only ranches left. When her father leaves to help fight, the young girl must defend her ranch against a demon.

Vi a Juan Gabriel (I Saw Juan Gabriel). Dir. William Elizondo L., José Luis Isoard Arrubarrena. 2024. Mexico, USA. 32 min. USA Premiere. English Subtitles.

Santiago, reluctant owner of a rifle, is approached by Don Ceballo for help in getting rid of a problematic dog. Meanwhile, their tragedy-stricken village witnesses the Spirit of late beloved singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel.

Nightmare of La Lechuza. Dir. Lainnie Contreras Felán. 2024. USA. 6 min. San Diego Premiere. English Subtitles.

La Lechuza, a witchy owl woman, sets her sights on Fern’s home with her eager trainee, Chello. Chaos ensues as Fern cleverly outsmarts the pair, causing them to turn on each other. As Chello faces Primitiva’s harsh criticism, she begins to find her own voice. But when Primitiva resists retirement, Chello starts to question her future as a fearsome Lechuza.

Development. Dir. Chloe Caudillo. 2023. USA. 10 min. San Diego Premiere. English Subtitles.

Estefani Guerrero, stuck in career limbo, lands a spot in a leadership program she hopes will spark her transformation. Surrounded by corporate climbers, she bonds with Allie, a kindred spirit. As others conform to their “Nepo Baby” leader, Estefani and Allie must decide: follow the clones or forge their own path.

Hunger. Dir. Monaye Moyes. 2024. USA. 11 min. San Diego Premiere.

Sofia can’t stop “sabotaging” her relationships; at least that’s what her therapist, Dr. Russo says. Sofia wants nothing more than to have a healthy and loving relationship. But her relationships always leave her a little hungry for more.

The Man with a Buffalo Head. Dir. Eric Armando Ibarra. 2025. USA. 14 min. World Premiere.

In a border town, cousins , Moi and Gabby, find themselves stranded in the woods, where they encounter a kind hearted shape-shifting Buffalo Man. As they navigate a dangerous and unpredictable journey, they are forced to confront their grief and reconcile their friendship to escape the clutches of an evil shape-shifter.