Making it in America



9”  | World Premiere: Sundance  

Alma had dreams as a young girl of going to college. Her dreams shattered when the civil war in El Salvador started. Alma's mother sent her with Coyotes to cross the border in the United States. She gained legal status and is working in a clothing factory. She works hard to create a future for her teenage children.



DirectorJoris Debeij
ProducerJoris Debeij
Cinematographer Julian Estrada
Editor Joris Debeij 
Composer Ari Balouzian 
 

Sundance Film Festival 
LA Short Fest
Short of the Week