About this submission

"We Were Girls Together" centers on Maya as she navigates a single night shaped by a breakup text. In this moment of vulnerability, she reaches out to her estranged childhood best friend, seeking to reconnect with a bond she once let slip away due to her relationship. As the night unfolds, their conversation drifts through memories of shared secrets, childhood, and the quiet intimacy of girlhood. These reflections force Maya to confront the ways she pulled away in pursuit of romantic love. By the end of the night, she realizes friendships leave a deeper mark than heartbreak ever could.

Alizé Perez

Creator

Alizé Perez is a Cuban-Peruvian filmmaker based in New York City. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she grew up immersed in the arts. Her early relationship with visual arts naturally evolved into filmmaking, where her work explores themes of identity, memory, and family, often anchored in intimate, character-driven narratives. Currently pursuing a BFA in Film & Television Production at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, she has gained industry experience through internships at the International Emmy Awards, engaging in global storytelling, and at 1stAveMachine, contributing to projects for high-profile brands. As a director, Alizé approaches filmmaking with a strong sensitivity to visual texture, world-building, and tone. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to see a project holistically, crafting stories that reflect the beauty and complexity of the human experience.