My Queerceañera: Coming of Age at 50
Upon turning fifty years old, Karyna, an immigrant transgender woman, is determined to fulfill her teenage and lifelong dream of celebrating her Quinceañera. Despite her family and society not fully accepting her, she strives to pave the way for other transgender women to celebrate their Quinceañera regardless of their age…
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ABOUT THE FILM
Upon turning fifty years old, Karyna, an immigrant transgender woman, is determined to fulfill her teenage and lifelong dream of celebrating her Quinceañera. Despite her family and society not fully accepting her, she strives to pave the way for other transgender women to celebrate their Quinceañera regardless of their age and their circumstances in life.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
Marcos Nieves is an award-winning documentary and narrative film director based in Los Angeles. His work centers character-driven stories that explore coming-of-age, magical realism, identity, belonging, and his own lived experiences. His documentary My Queerceañera (2024) won Best Documentary Short at the San Diego Latino Film Festival and the Spirit Award at the Brooklyn Film Festival, and screened at festivals across the United States and Mexico. He is currently bringing his new narrative short film, ALAS, to the festival circuit, where the project continues his commitment to intimate, emotionally grounded storytelling rooted in identity, community, and the pursuit of dreams.
Born and raised in rural Mexico, Marcos migrated to the U.S. in his early teens. He began his career as an immigrant rights activist and social justice filmmaker, weaving his advocacy into his storytelling. He is a member of the Undocumented Filmmakers Collective (UFC) and his work has been supported by Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) and the Sundance Institute, reflecting his commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and crafting impactful, authentic narratives.
EDWARD JAMES OLMOS
Artist
Marcos Nieves
Director/Producer
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