Changes - Directed by Valeria R. Caceres

PROJECT TYPE: Short Film

PROJECT TITLE: Changes

BRIEF SYNOPSIS: "Changes" is a drama that delves into society's definition of happiness and the fear of deviating from its norms. The story follows a protagonist who confronts an inner conflict upon realizing that her life’s accomplishments have not brought the fulfillment she anticipated. Faced with this revelation, she must make a life-altering decision.

RUNTIME: 9 minutes and 28 seconds

COMPLETION DATE: May 20, 2025

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States, Washington DC

LANGUAGE: English/ Spanish

CREDITS

DIRECTOR AND WRITER: Valeria R. Caceres

Valeria is a Bolivian-American filmmaker currently working towards her A.F.A. in Cinema. Her work depicts the expression of art in true-life scenarios. With a background in counseling, she explores real-life struggles and the dynamics of human behavior in her storytelling. Changes is her debut short film as a director and screenwriter.

PRODUCER: Patricia Caraballo

Seasoned actor/producer making her comeback as “mom” after performing for t.v. shows and producing films in Bolivia

CINEMATOGRAPHY AND EDITOR: Oseremen Esangbedo

Ose is an African Canadian cinematographer with an interest in film and music videos. His

work depicts the fusion of surreal and real, made in a subversive, somewhat pessimistic style. With a background in sales and hospitality, he strives to capture realistic people in real situations, but with his own spin on it. He thinks that with a little creativity and willingness to try something different, you can make the mundane fantastical.

KEY CAST

Teresa Reigeluth

Teresa is an aspiring actress making her acting debut in Changes. She works as a full time interpreter but her passion for film helped bring Camila to life.

Carlos Caraballo

Carlos is a DMV based actor with his debut performance as “Boss” on changes Patricia Caraballo Seasoned actor/producer making her comeback as “mom” after performing for t.v. shows and producing films in Bolivia