When Mari receives a package in the mail, she unlocks forgotten pieces of her childhood. Memories begin to surface with an eerie persistence, until the past starts speaking to her in unexpected ways.

Roberto Montoya Uriarte is a Mexican-American screenwriter and director originally from Sinaloa, Mexico, raised in Arizona, and currently based in New York City. A recent graduate of Brooklyn College with a BFA in Film Production, his work is rooted in visually-driven storytelling that explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and the emotional weight of belonging.

Guided by a deep commitment to representation, Roberto creates narratives that celebrate cultural nuance, crafting stories that resonate with authenticity and emotional truth.

Awarded

2025 NBR Student Grant

 

Type of Project

Drama, Fantasy, Comedy

Length

12:17

Program

Brooklyn College

Producers

Catalina Rodriguez, Li Liang

Writer and Editor

Roberto Montoya Uriarte

Cinematographer

Manuel C. Pérez

Contact

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