Dream About Me
Written and Directed by Juan Felipe Aragon
Released on April 22, 2021
Official Selection of the Flamingo Film Festival 2021edition
Described by film director Maria Paula Arboleda as a cinematic exploration of visual poetry, Dream About Me is an experimental short film that delves into the deluge of unfiltered emotions aimed at those who have left us behind.
Inspired by the acclaimed works of Leighton Pierce and Nam June Paik, the director embarked on a creative journey to craft a visual meditation on grief. By seamlessly blending a melancholic soundtrack, heart-rending narration, and surreal visuals of nature, Dream About Me offers a captivating exploration into the intricacies of a broken friendship.
Queen of the Fairies
Written and Directed by Juan Felipe Aragon
Premiered at FAU's Super 8 Cinema Soiree XI, December 2019
Official Selection of the Flamingo Film Festival 2020 Edition
Queen of the Fairies is a captivating Super8 short film that intimately explores the director's deep connection to nature. Featuring a woman in joyful exploration of her natural surroundings, the film pays homage to the beauty of the natural world. Inspired by the director's nostalgic memories of the Colombian countryside and a genuine passion for fantasy, it unfolds as a visual ode to the harmony of nature.
Distinguished by a unique approach, the film showcases artisanal filmmaking through meticulous in-camera editing. Minimal digital stabilization preserves the raw beauty, resulting in a mesmerizing journey into the director's imaginative exploration of nature and fantasy.