Directing

Vicente Garibay Lijanova

Born June 7, 2002 · Ciudad de México, México (age 24)

Born on June 7 in Mexico City, Vicente Garibay Lijanova is a young filmmaker with a degree in Digital Film and Post-production from SAE Institute and co-creator of Cine Acrílico. His areas of specialization include Direction, Production, and Editing. His love for cinema began at the age of twelve, and he has taken numerous workshops at CCC, ENAC, and CasAzul, which have been fundamental in definin…

Known For

Little Justice

MovieDramaComedy

At just 9, Aitana, Juan, Rosa and Saúl barricade themselves in their classroom to protect Esther from being expelled. Even as adults underestimate them, children stand firm, discovering that defending a friend matters more than any lesson.

Amos, Vogel

Amos, Vogel · 2024

MovieDramaRomance

Amos, delving into his past, embarks on a journey to relive the conversations he shared with his late friend Vogel. In these nostalgic reunions, Amos immerses himself in memories that hold the unique essence of their relationship. As the memories unfold, an intriguing mystery is unveiled: the encrypted question Vogel sought to answer, "How long do clouds live?".

Vasiliy

Vasiliy · 2025

A story about twin brothers who grew in an orphanage. They promised each other that they would always be together but Kolya betrayed Vasya and left for the USA under the guise of his brother. However, brothers will meet again.

Stay

After experiencing several nightmares in which his mother dies, Diego begins to question the truth of his reality. When he realizes that the nightmares are actually memories, Diego must decide whether to stay with his mother in this reality or return to the reality where she no longer exists.

Tinta Negra

MovieHorrorThriller

Dragonfly

Dragonfly · 2026

MovieDocumentaryDrama

Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.

Double Shift Dad

Double Shift Dad · 2026

Double Shift Dad

MovieDramaComedy

Forced to work a double shift on his daughter's birthday, a night watchman throws a secret party at his job. But what begins as a heartfelt gesture soon spirals out of control, putting his job and his relationship with her at risk.

Atrapa-Fantasmas

Atrapa-Fantasmas · 2024

Atrapa-Fantasmas

One day inside the ice rink, Marina sees a strange flash that takes her back to the memory of her mother. From that day on, Marina clings to training day and night to feel her mother closer, even if it means that her social and family life gradually falls apart. Marina must let go of the past to regain control of her life.

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Little Justice

MovieDramaComedy

At just 9, Aitana, Juan, Rosa and Saúl barricade themselves in their classroom to protect Esther from being expelled. Even as adults underestimate them, children stand firm, discovering that defending a friend matters more than any lesson.

Executive Producer

Amos, Vogel

Amos, Vogel · 2024

MovieDramaRomance

Amos, delving into his past, embarks on a journey to relive the conversations he shared with his late friend Vogel. In these nostalgic reunions, Amos immerses himself in memories that hold the unique essence of their relationship. As the memories unfold, an intriguing mystery is unveiled: the encrypted question Vogel sought to answer, "How long do clouds live?".

Producer

Vasiliy

Vasiliy · 2025

A story about twin brothers who grew in an orphanage. They promised each other that they would always be together but Kolya betrayed Vasya and left for the USA under the guise of his brother. However, brothers will meet again.

Second Second Assistant Director

Stay

After experiencing several nightmares in which his mother dies, Diego begins to question the truth of his reality. When he realizes that the nightmares are actually memories, Diego must decide whether to stay with his mother in this reality or return to the reality where she no longer exists.

Co-Producer

Tinta Negra

MovieHorrorThriller

Editor

Dragonfly

Dragonfly · 2026

MovieDocumentaryDrama

Nohemí and Mary are two women resisting structural violence in Ciudad Juárez. United by pain and hope, both mothers find inspiration to move their families forward. The dragonfly, a symbol they share, embodies their resilience and capacity for change.

Producer

Double Shift Dad

Double Shift Dad · 2026

Double Shift Dad

MovieDramaComedy

Forced to work a double shift on his daughter's birthday, a night watchman throws a secret party at his job. But what begins as a heartfelt gesture soon spirals out of control, putting his job and his relationship with her at risk.

Producer

Atrapa-Fantasmas

Atrapa-Fantasmas · 2024

Atrapa-Fantasmas

One day inside the ice rink, Marina sees a strange flash that takes her back to the memory of her mother. From that day on, Marina clings to training day and night to feel her mother closer, even if it means that her social and family life gradually falls apart. Marina must let go of the past to regain control of her life.

Producer

Isolated Silence

Isolated Silence · 2024

Isolated Silence

MovieDramaFamily

Ariadna, an elderly woman, is overwhelmed by the pressure of leaving her sister in a nursing home, without having enough money. After robbing a supermarket for the first time, Ariadna will find an escape from the weight of caring for a family member with dementia.

Director

Chronicle of a False Hitchhike

Chronicle of a False Hitchhike · 2026

Chronicle of a False Hitchhike

MovieDramaMystery

In a desperate attempt to save their relationship, Fernanda and Nico begin a role-playing game during a road trip, which gradually blurs the line between game and reality.

Producer

The Sandwich Symphony

The Sandwich Symphony · 2023

The Sandwich Symphony

MovieComedyMusic

A swimmer drops his sandwich in the pool, confronting his fear of water to get it back. But what starts as a quest for his snack turns into a desperate fight for breath and survival underwater.

Producer

The Last Romantic

The Last Romantic

The Last Romantic

MovieDramaRomance

After Maribel Cruz Mejía's death, all that remains is a recording. Through it, a woman tries to preserve the memory of the greatest love of her life and of the person she once was.

Producer

Mother's Day

Mother's Day · 2026

MovieRomanceDrama

In a tiny Indigenous Mexican town where everyone is family, a secret pregnancy tests the forbidden love between two cousins. During the vibrant Mother’s Day festival, a public dance becomes a bold act of defiance that will change their lives forever.

Producer

Liubov

MovieDocumentaryDrama

Liubov, a Russian lady who lives in Mexico City. During the routine of her day, Liubov will recall the experiences she had with death, from childhood to adulthood.

Director

Dopamine Dose

Dopamine Dose · 2023

MovieDramaThriller

A doctor performs euthanasia inside his car. His new patient seems unsure of her decision, so the two spend the night together. Adrián tries to convince Marina to move on with her life, but the conversation convinces her to end the last night of her life.

Director

The cost of time

The cost of time

The cost of time

A boy looks for money to replace a watch that his father lost on a work trip. Searching the corners of the house, the truths of his parents will be dusted off.

Editor

Sofía

“Sofia” is a short film about a divorced woman with a 7-year-old son on the Asperger’s spectrum. Struggling financially, she decides to sell their house, symbolizing their past life. This choice catalyzes her journey of growth and acceptance, driven by her love for her son.

Co-Producer

Smile

MovieThrillerHorror

A lonely man is invited to dinner by the woman who spies every night with his camera. The secrets will come to light, when both want to satisfy their desires.

Director