World Premiere
Mala Mala
World Documentary Competition
| Puerto Rico | 89 MINUTES | English, Spanish | English subtitlesDocumentary, NY Director(s), First Time Filmmaker
In a celebration of the trans community in Puerto Rico, the fissure between internal and external is an ever-present battle. A unique exploration of self-discovery and activism, featuring a diverse collection of subjects that include LGBTQ advocates, business owners, sex workers, and a boisterous group of drag performers who call themselves The Doll House, Mala Mala portrays a fight for personal and community acceptance paved with triumphant highs and devastating lows. Through riveting cinematography that encapsulates the candy-colored, vivacious personalities as well as their frequently dark personal experiences, directors Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles dynamically present the passion and hardships reflective of this distinctively binary human experience.
-Liza Domnitz
-Liza Domnitz
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Dan Sickles and Antonio Santini
Dan Sickles has produced and directed films, music videos, and commercials for clients from New York to Tokyo, with screenings ranging from Yale University's campus to the 2012 Cannes International Film Festival. An actor as well, Dan is also starring as Moritz in an upcoming film adaptation of Spring Awakening due out in 2015. Mala Mala is his feature-length directorial debut. Antonio Santini is a director, writer, and digital artist in New York City. His films have premiered at several international film festivals including festivals in Croatia, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, Texas and at the Anthology Film Archives in New York.
Director
Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini
Producer
Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini
Editor
Sofia Subercaseaux
Associate Producer
Danny Levinson
Cinematographer
Adam Uhl
Executive Producer
Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler
Composer
Flavien Berger
Co-Producer
David Hinojosa, Alli Maxwell
Cast
Samantha Close, Ivana Fred, Denise Rivera, Soraya Santiango Solla, Alberic Prados, April Carrión, Queen Bee Ho, Sophia Voines, Paxx Moll
Contacts
US Sales Contact
International Sales Contact
Print Source
Press Contact
Adam Kersh
Fusion Entertainment
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 917 771 7021
adam@fusion-entertainment.com
Fusion Entertainment
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 917 771 7021
adam@fusion-entertainment.com
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Beacon Theatre
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
