Directing

Berenice Sánchez Moreno

Born September 20, 2001 · Mexico City, México (age 25)

Berenice Sánchez Moreno (Mexico, 2001) is a director and cinematographer studying at the National School of Cinematographic Arts (ENAC–UNAM), with an academic exchange at the University of Essex (United Kingdom). Her cinematography work has screened at more than 50 international film festivals and received awards for Best Cinematography. As a director, she explores identity and mental health throu…

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You, the Face of My Reflection

You, the Face of My Reflection

You, the Face of My Reflection

MovieDramaFantasy

On the day of her audition, a dance student confronts the materialisation of her own reflection, a presence that disrupts her preparation and puts her performance at risk.

Self-Complacency

Self-Complacency · 2023

Self-Complacency

Cristian comes back to his house because he forgot his work badge. At home, he finds Fernanda, his wife, having sex with somebody else. Cristian does not dare to deal with the situation, so he wanders around the city to avoid the event and decide what to do about it.

Genderless

Genderless · 2024

MovieDocumentary

Everything is political, even something as insignificant as a bathroom. The struggle to occupy spaces represents the struggle to reaffirm one's very existence. This is why we explore why the creation of gender-neutral bathrooms in the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters is so important in a country that leads in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community.

Wanted

Marcos, an adult who as a child lost his beloved pet, a black German shepherd dog, with whom he had a special bond. This bond leads him to search for it over time until he believes he has found it in a park with another owner.

Empty Shelves

Empty Shelves · 2023

MovieDramaFantasy

Diana, a young woman who suffers from social anxiety, works in the supermarket which forces her to face her biggest fears; unable to communicate with others, she takes refuge in an ideal dream: a still and silent world where she can be free but gradually and without noticing this place threatens to swallow her into oblivion.

The Noise of Time

The Noise of Time · 2024

The Noise of Time

MovieDocumentaryFantasy

In the town of Xoco, the spirit of an old villager awakens in search of its lost home. Along its journey, the ghost discovers that the town still celebrates its most important festivities, but also learns that the construction of a new commercial complex called Mítikah will threaten the existence of both the traditions and the town itself.

Through the Window

Through the Window · 2023

Through the Window

MovieThrillerMystery

Alvaro, a man obsessed with security, discovers that his nightmares may be premonitions of imminent danger or signs that his obsession has gone too far. However, when a stranger knocks on his door, there won't be time to find answers.

Drowning

Drowning · 2023

Aura, a remote accountant with a monotonous routine, has her usual life interrupted one night due to an unexpected and unfamiliar leak. While trying to survive in her surroundings, Aura discovers that in the water exists a comforting escape from her mundane life, but at the same time, it condemns her.

Filmography

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You, the Face of My Reflection

You, the Face of My Reflection

You, the Face of My Reflection

MovieDramaFantasy

On the day of her audition, a dance student confronts the materialisation of her own reflection, a presence that disrupts her preparation and puts her performance at risk.

Director

Self-Complacency

Self-Complacency · 2023

Self-Complacency

Cristian comes back to his house because he forgot his work badge. At home, he finds Fernanda, his wife, having sex with somebody else. Cristian does not dare to deal with the situation, so he wanders around the city to avoid the event and decide what to do about it.

Producer

Genderless

Genderless · 2024

MovieDocumentary

Everything is political, even something as insignificant as a bathroom. The struggle to occupy spaces represents the struggle to reaffirm one's very existence. This is why we explore why the creation of gender-neutral bathrooms in the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters is so important in a country that leads in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community.

Director of Photography

Wanted

Marcos, an adult who as a child lost his beloved pet, a black German shepherd dog, with whom he had a special bond. This bond leads him to search for it over time until he believes he has found it in a park with another owner.

Producer

Empty Shelves

Empty Shelves · 2023

MovieDramaFantasy

Diana, a young woman who suffers from social anxiety, works in the supermarket which forces her to face her biggest fears; unable to communicate with others, she takes refuge in an ideal dream: a still and silent world where she can be free but gradually and without noticing this place threatens to swallow her into oblivion.

Director of Photography

The Noise of Time

The Noise of Time · 2024

The Noise of Time

MovieDocumentaryFantasy

In the town of Xoco, the spirit of an old villager awakens in search of its lost home. Along its journey, the ghost discovers that the town still celebrates its most important festivities, but also learns that the construction of a new commercial complex called Mítikah will threaten the existence of both the traditions and the town itself.

Director of Photography

Through the Window

Through the Window · 2023

Through the Window

MovieThrillerMystery

Alvaro, a man obsessed with security, discovers that his nightmares may be premonitions of imminent danger or signs that his obsession has gone too far. However, when a stranger knocks on his door, there won't be time to find answers.

Production Design

Drowning

Drowning · 2023

Aura, a remote accountant with a monotonous routine, has her usual life interrupted one night due to an unexpected and unfamiliar leak. While trying to survive in her surroundings, Aura discovers that in the water exists a comforting escape from her mundane life, but at the same time, it condemns her.

Lighting Technician