Fernando Lopez

Set in South East Los Angeles, two estranged highschool best-friends reunite at the novenario ceremony for one of their deceased mothers. Over one night in their hometown, past feelings resurface and suppressed tension arises in this slice of life narrative that explores the layers / intersections of machismo, culture and religion.

For your consideration,"Swab" is an intimate portrait of familial support between an older sister (Anais) and her younger brother (Sebastian). Uncomfortable yet vulnerable situations like these are hardly ever depicted on screen or addressed, especially within Latinx communities. This is based on a lived experience and I created this short to show others they are not alone.