El Alma De La Sed

In the midst of Panama's ongoing water crisis, Luis, a child from a struggling family, seeks hope in the legend of an ancient spirit that can bring nourishment to their community through collective belief.

Director: Colleen Ryan

Producer: Carmen Halphen

Cinematographer: Brendan Mascherino

Production Designer: Josephine Co

Editor: Mason Coburn

Runtime: 18 min.

Year: 2024

Language: Spanish

Silhouette of a young boy with curly hair standing inside a room with green walls and a window with curtains in the background.
A man, woman, and young girl stand together in a kitchen with orange and blue walls, looking down in front of them.
A young girl reaching out to open a drink fridge, with shelves in the background.
A young boy with curly black hair wearing a white sleeveless top and beige shorts, walking through an open turquoise door in a rustic, cluttered room with a concrete floor, peeling walls, and scattered objects.
Clothes hanging on a clothesline in an outdoor setting with a rustic shed and greenery in the background.
A young boy standing near a bed in a dimly lit room with green walls, a window with orange curtains, and sunlight filtering through the window.
BTS from Production on Location in Panama

BTS from Production on Location in Panama

American + Panamanian Crew

American + Panamanian Crew

Producer + Key PA

Producer + Key PA

Director Colleen Ryan

Director Colleen Ryan

Crew Photo

Crew Photo

2nd AC Katherine Fitzgerald

2nd AC Katherine Fitzgerald

1st AD Working with Child Actors

1st AD Working with Child Actors

Gaffer Michael Magarahan

Gaffer Michael Magarahan

Cinematographer Brendan Mascherino

Cinematographer Brendan Mascherino

American Crew Photo

American Crew Photo