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Nicolas Jara

Nicolas Jara is a writer, producer, and filmmaker from Mountain View, CA.

Known For

Employee of the MonthEmployee of the Month · 2022
Employee of the Month
6.02022
MovieComedy
Vincent, a civil servant, has always enjoyed the benefits of his family's status. When the government votes on a massive savings plan, Vincent is pushed out. When he is transferred to the North Pole, he meets Eva and finds love. It's time for him to choose.
Luv, MeLuv, Me · 2022
Luv, Me
2022
Movie
Thanh, a non-binary gaming and anime nerd, has just discovered their roommate has made them a dating profile, showing a total misunderstanding of their affinity to romantic relationships and sexual intimacy. In the wake of this harrowing conflict, the two friends face a push and pull dilemma as Thanh realizes the only way to stop this is to stand up for themself.
Turn AwayTurn Away · 2025
Turn Away
10.02025
Movie
Suspense looms in the air as Omar, a confused patient, suddenly awakes in a San Francisco hospital from an almost month long coma. He cannot remember how he got there and other important pieces of his life. His partner Isaac insists they must leave immediately and take their boat out on the bay to help trigger forgotten memories. Omar has his reservations, but agrees to sneak out of the hospital as night falls.
The Male Gaze: The Boy Is MineThe Male Gaze: The Boy Is Mine · 2020
The Male Gaze: The Boy Is Mine
4.22020
MovieDrama
We wish to make him ours, to keep and to hold forever - but will the boy reciprocate? And is he everything we expected him to be? In these five tales from the UK, France, Sweden, Mexico and the USA, a variety of characters throw caution to the wind and take their chances on a fleeting moment. The short films are: Uneven [Impar] (2016); Wolves (2016); Johnny (2018); Debut (2016); Guardian (2018).
GuardianGuardian · 2018
Guardian
2.82018
MovieDrama
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.

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