Titled after the Spanish word for “gossips,” “Chismosas” centers around Maya, who is hoping to avoid judgment about her lackluster love life from her family. Her solution is to bring her friend (with benefits) Jonathon along to a family party as a fake boyfriend. However, a series of mistranslations and miscommunications, aided by a devious cousin, leads to rumors of pregnancy, cheating, and immaculate conception. This culminates in the exact kind of embarrassing confrontation with her family that Maya was hoping to avoid, but also an unexpected chance at love.
Cast & Crew
Caroline Rodriguez, Writer
Caroline Rodriguez, Director
Josue Ortiz, Director of Photography
Sandra Bustamente, Producer
Taylor Gillen, Assistant Director
Yessenia Calderon, Sound Designer
Caroline Rodriguez, Producer
Josue Ortiz, Producer
Ariel Bastida, Key Cast, “Maya “
Victor Mallari, Key Cast, “Jonathon”
Daphne Escalante, Key Cast, “Cristina”
Alexis Tornez, Key Cast, “Alonzo”
Sable Selena, Key Cast, “Sabrina”
Lilia Tamez, Key Cast, “Rosa”
Shimashi Dammalage, Production Designer
Audrey E Lorber, Editor
Blake Simone, Associate Producer
Joel Ortiz, Assistant Camera
Aylene Lopez, Production Assistant
Dani Jean Baptiste, Composer
Bridget Connell, Colorist
Festivals
Oniros Film Awards- Winner, Best Romance
Peoria Film Festival
Nosebleeds Film Festival
Indie Night Film Festival
Austin Lift-Off Film Festival
CineFestival San Antonio
Crystal Ship Mini Indie Film Summit
The Chi-Town Multicultural Film Festival