An Avocado Pit (Um Caroço de Abacate)

Un film de Ary Zara

Genre	Fiction
Pays	Portugal
Année	2022
Durée	19:18 min
Formats	DCP
Son	5.1
Version	English subtitles

Synopsis

Larissa, a trans woman and Cláudio, a cis man, meet one night, in the streets of Lisbon. Two people, two realities, who dance their differences away till morning light. In challenge, in surprise, in awe and in recognition. An empowering story, free from violence and filled with light and hope for the better days yet to come.

For Your Consideration, Best Live Action Short Film

*An Avocado Pit est le premier film d'Ary Zara

Thèmes

relations humaines, amour, relations de travail, transgenre, homosexualité

Biographie

Ary Zara is a transgender person excelling in the roles of writer, director also working as a performer and activist. He studied Cinema at Lusófona University in Lisbon and at University of Texas in Austin. His debut short film AN AVOCADO PIT garnered numerous awards at esteemed festivals like Clermont-Ferrand, Indie Lisboa, AFI FEST, Brest, Regard, Guadalajara and Outfest. In 2023, it was nominated for Best Short Film at the prestigious Sophia Awards by the Portuguese Film Academy. Currently, Ary is engaged in writing his first feature film after concluding Torino Film Lab with a CNC award, while simultaneously working on his second short film, to be filmed in the beginning of 2024 with Wonder Maria Filmes.

Ary is driven to create narratives that reflect new possibilities for LGBTQI+ people, using storytelling as a tool for social intervention, infused with a heartfelt approach that shines a spotlight on authentic experiences of trans individuals. He strives to inspire a more inclusive society, leaving an indelible mark on both the art world and the hearts of those who experience their work.

Distribution

Gaya de Medeiros
Ivo Canelas

Équipe

Production	Production : Andreia Nunes, Frederico Serra (Take It Easy Films) Executive Producer : Elliot Page, PAGEBOY Productions
Scénario	Ary Zara
Direction photo	Leandro Ferrão
Direction artistique	Carina Gaspar
Montage	Sara Marques
Son	Cyril Santos
Musique	Xinobi

Prix

Academy Awards®, USA | 2024 *Shortlist : Best Live Action Short Film
Festival du Court Métrage de Clermont Ferrand, France | 2023 *Best Queer Short Award, International Student Prize
AFI FEST, USA | 2022 *Grand Jury Special Mention for Best Lead Acting (Gaya de Medeiros)
Guadalajara International Film Festival, Mexico | 2023 *Best Ibero-American Short Award
Outfest, USA | 2023 *Best International Narrative Short Grand Jury Prize
Palm Springs Shortfest and Market, USA | 2023 *Special Jury Mention : LGBTQ+ Short
Indie Lisboa, Portugal | 2022 * Yellow Color New Talent Award, Audience Award, School Award Special Mention
Bolton International Film Festival, UK | 2023 *Best International Short
Filmfest Dresden | 2023 *LGBTQ+ Award
Festival du court métrage européen de Brest, France | 2022 *Audience Award
Festival Regard | 2023 *Audience Award, Special Mention Short & Queer, Special Mention Quebec Critics's Association
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, India | 2023 *Best International Narrative Short
DIGO – International Film Festival on Gender and Sexual Diversity, Portugal | 2023 *Best International Short Film
vistacurta, Portugal | 2023 *Best National Production
Translations: Seattle Trans Film Festival, USA | 2023 *Special Jury Mention for Narrative Short Film
Silhouette Film Festival, France | 2023 *Best Foreign Film
QUEER Film Festival Weiterstadt, Germany | 2023 *Best short film Don Quijote Award
Short Encounters International Film Festival, Greece | 2024 *Best Supporting Actor Award (Ivo Canelas) *Honourable Mention for Best Leading Actress (Gaya de Medeiros)
Aladerri International Film Festival, USA | 2024 *Best Actress (Gaya de Medeiros) *Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
Cine Norte Diverso festival, Spain | 2024 *Best Short Film
New Moon Festival - Nantucket Empowering Women, USA | 2024 * Best Cinematography
The Academy of Death Racers Festival, USA | 2024 *Best LGBTQ+ Film Award * Gold Audience Award
Entre Curtas, Portugal | 2024 *Jury special mention

Festivals

75+ selections including :

Academy Awards®, USA | 2024 *Shortlist : Best Live Action Short Film
Festival du Court Métrage de Clermont Ferrand, France | 2023
AFI FEST, USA | 2022
Guadalajara International Film Festival, Mexico | 2023
Outfest, USA | 2023
Palm Springs Shortfest and Market, USA | 2023
Indie Lisboa, Portugal | 2022