Mariela Gastón

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Mariela Gastón

Born July 15, 2002 · Santiago, Dominican Republic (age 24)

Mariela Gastón is a Dominican filmmaker and photographer. She has worked in camera operation, still photography, and behind-the-scenes production on a variety of short films and independent projects. Her visual work blends sensitivity and precision, capturing both the technical and emotional aspects of storytelling. With experience in both film sets and photography, she continues to grow as a mul…

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Camina, venCamina, ven · 2024
Camina, ven
10.02024
MovieComedy
On the verge of losing the possible love of his life, Ender, pushed by his best friend Víctor, embarks on a journey to another city to confess his love to a girl, before her trip to another country leaves her only in his dreams.
MéritoMérito · 2024
Mérito
2024
MovieThrillerHorror
A stranger kidnaps a pair of brothers and does everything he can to take the older brother's place.
CapicúaCapicúa · 2025
Capicúa
2025
MovieDramaFamily
Emilio receives a call from his son, who suggests meeting up with some old friends to play dominoes. As the afternoon unfolds, it fills with secrets and confessions that force him to confront his greatest fear.
El Ayer y NosotrosEl Ayer y Nosotros · 2024
El Ayer y Nosotros
2024
MovieRomanceHistory
Iván, a young newspaper delivery boy, discovers that Vera, a girl who receives his deliveries, puts them to an unexpected use. Intrigued by her, Iván decides to get to know her.
Who Gives a S***?!Who Gives a S***?! · 2023
Who Gives a S***?!
9.02023
MovieComedy
After a disastrous first impression introducing Miguel, her boyfriend, Brenda, desperate to sleep with him, convinces him to stay at her house that night without her parents knowing. Everything goes well until a convenient stomach pain followed by unstoppable gases leaves Miguel with no alternatives, as the bathroom is next to Brenda's parents' room.
Como Nos VenComo Nos Ven · 2024
Como Nos Ven
2024
MovieDrama
An experimental short film that explores perceptions of Dominican cinema and its identity through personifications of commercial and independent film styles.‭
The Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest OneThe Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest One
The Celebration of the Tragic Silence of the Youngest One
MovieDrama
In the heart of a Dominican family’s home, the youngest daughter’s thirteenth birthday is being celebrated. Balloons, cake, and music cannot hide the tension that lingers in the air. Amid the party, between music and applause, Minerva receives a special gift from her father. What seems like an innocent gesture turns into a silent revelation of the fear that has long resided in her heart. Through glances, restrained gestures, and meaningful details, the short film portrays domestic violence from a child’s perspective, where joy and horror coexist in the same space.

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