11th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh 2018

Swimming in the Desert

United States | 18 | Comedy, Drama | 2017 | Short Film (Live Action) | English

In the drought-stricken town of Agua Dulce, in the California High Desert, a ten year old girl challenges her grandfather, a cranky retired firefighter, to follow a crazy plan and bring the water back to the dry river. In the drought-stricken town of Agua Dulce, in the California High Desert, a ten year old girl challenges her grandfather, a cranky retired firefighter, to follow a crazy plan and bring the water back to the dry river.

Original Language

In the drought-stricken town of Agua Dulce, in the California High Desert, a ten year old girl challenges her grandfather, a cranky retired firefighter, to follow a crazy plan and bring the water back to the dry river. In the drought-stricken town of Agua Dulce, in the California High Desert, a ten year old girl challenges her grandfather, a cranky retired firefighter, to follow a crazy plan and bring the water back to the dry river.

Mr. Alvaro Ron

Alvaro Ron has written, directed and produced numerous award-winning short films around the world. These include “The Red Thunder” (over 300 Film Festival Official Selections, Finalist at the 26th Producers Guild of America Awards), “To Kill or Not to Kill" (official selection PBS Independent Film Festival), and "Behind the Curtain" starring Emmy Award winner Peter MacNicol. Alvaro Ron is a graduate of UCLA and a member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and the European Film Academy.

Filmography:

Screening Schedule

  • 30 Jan
    02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Shawkat Osman Hall

    Central Public Library, Shahbag

Credits and Casts

Director
Alvaro Ron
Story
Alvaro Ron
Script/Screenplay
Alvaro Ron, Rafael Alvarez
Editor
Vicente Perez
Producer
Alvaro Ron, Rosana Tomas
Cinematographer
Mike Solidum
Leading Casts
Tony Plana, Melody Marquez
Director
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Exhibition & Award History

120 Film Festivals, 15 International Awards. Academy Award Qualified