SIFF

Wannabe

2024 | 11 min | Ecuador

We are introduced to Emilia and Mateo, two 13-year-old kids who have been inseparable since childhood, but feel like outsiders in their own world. They are constantly bullied and ridiculed by their peers, making their friendship even more precious to them.

Showtimes

Saturday, March 28, 2026

S.V. Woman's Club @ 9:30 PM

Details

  • Year 2024
  • Runtime 11
  • Language Spanish
  • Subtitle Language English
  • Country Ecuador

Credits

  • Director Katherine Cattani
  • Screenwriter Kat Cattani, Raul Martin
  • Producer Juliet Berman, Kat Cattani
  • Filmmaker https://www.instagram.com/wannabe_shortfilm?igsh=d2dicGxwMGx4emc2&utm_source=qr
  • Cast Maritina Pacheco, Gabriel Saltos
  • Cinematographer Matt Clegg
  • Editor Kat Cattani, Rubén Navarro
  • Production Design Sebas Andrade
  • Music Nami Melumad

Awards

  • 2025 Turicine Film Festival Audience Award
  • 2025 Ecos Film Festival Best LGTBQ+ Short
  • 2025 Guayaquil International Film Festival Jury Award for Best Ecuadoran Short Film
  • 2025 Hispanic Heritage Miami Film Festival Jury Award for Best Short

Location

S.V. Woman's Club

574 First St East Sonoma, CA