Buscando Alma
Melissa Fisher
Writer / Director / Producer
Melissa is a Los Angeles based writer and director. She graduated cum laude from Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production and an emphasis in Directing. She is also a member of the International Cinematographer's Guild and has over 12+ years of industry experience working on Academy and Emmy Award winning films and television series. Melissa worked her way up from the camera PA on Michael Bay’s “Pain & Gain,” to camera assist on films like "La La Land," to eventually running the camera department on hit television shows like “GLOW” and “The Dropout”. Her decade of experience working behind the camera has given her a keen sense for visual storytelling.Melissa now combines both her technical and artistic strengths to direct meaningful films that uplift, challenge, and connect audiences. Simultaneous to her work as a camera assistant, Melissa has made several short films that have screened in Oscar Qualifying festivals. Her most recent film "Buscando Alma" will be premiering at the Academy accredited Out On Film festival in Atlanta this fall.
Melissa is currently shadowing director Patrick Cady on the new Amazon Prime series “Ballard” scheduled for release in 2025.
Mair Flores
Writer
Born in Long Beach, California and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Mair Flores is a true Los Angeles native. Her parents are from Honduras, Mair is a first generation Honduran-American. Mair is excited to share her vast range as an artist with the world through storytelling. She has studied acting techniques thoroughly for the past 10+ years. Mair is a creative force all around and is now taking ownership of her art by developing the stories she would like to see. Keep an eye out for her on the big screen and behind the pen.
Katie Gunderson
Producer
Katie is a mom who moonlights as producer, writer, and actress. You may have seen her opposite Brendan Frazier in DC’s Doom Patrol, or on one of your favorite network dramas like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Dynasty” or “Scandal.” As a producer her superpower is her strongly competitive nature, and her loud support (and cheerleading) of others. Recently, she finished filming “Two Funeral and a Freezer,” a film she wrote, produced, and starred in alongside her creative partner Kai de Mello-Folsom.
Kai De Mello-Folsom
Producer
Kai became involved with the entertainment world at a young age, starting as a performer on stage & camera before transitioning to more roles behind the lens. With a broad focus in production management, Kai has worked on a wide variety of projects including live shows like “The Voice” and “Oscars: Red Carpet”. Kai’s most recent work includes producing cult Star Trek docs “For the Love of Spock” and “What We Left Behind”, and Disney+ originals including “Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return”.
Cast
Carolina Gutierrez
as "Cristina"
Neher Jacqueline Briceño
as "Alma"
River Jose
as "Young Cristian"
Desiree Marisol Carcamo
as "Young Alma"
Marc Anthony Samuel
as "Dan"
Gerardo Saenz
as "Javier"
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