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Loco is a surreal comedy about mental health and its stigma in the Latine community. At his first therapy session, Rafael Reyes relives the panic attacks, anxious thoughts, and overbearing family that boiled over on the night of his 25th birthday.

Synopsis

Loco alternates between Rafael’s first therapy session and flashbacks to the night of his party prompted by his therapist’s questions, in a darkly comedic, situational set-up/reveal structure. This all leads up to a surreal, climactic showdown with a demon-like version of his Latina mom (IYKYK). While the subject matter is serious, the humor eases audiences with levity and heart.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Eddie Mujica — Director
Eddie Mujica is an alum of The Second City in Chicago where he wrote/performed in two critically acclaimed e.t.c. revues after traveling with The Second City Touring Company. He has 15+ years of improv/sketch comedy experience dating back to his early stomping grounds in Miami. In addition to his award-winning short films, Eddie has staffed on shows like Connecting (NBC), True Story with Ed Helms & Randall Park (Peacock) and Gordita Chronicles (HBO Max). He was selected for the 2016 CBS Diversity Showcase and returned as an Associate Director for the 2022 and 2023 versions, helping produce over 25 shorts. He has directed/produced videos for Broadway Video’s Más Mejor, and has gone viral with his own Latine-centric content (Jamonton, Sana Sana, etc.). Most recently, Eddie was a writer/actor on Scare Tactics with Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions. He plays basketball every week because BALL IS LIFE.

Lauren Bancroft — Producer
Lauren Bancroft is a Los Angeles-based producer most known for the documentary The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles with Billie Eilish (Disney+), and the renowned sketch comedy show CBS Showcase 2022, 2023, and 2024 (Paramount). Also, for short films Mosquito Lady (Beyond Fest 2023, winner of “Best Effects” at Brooklyn Horror 2023), Bad Rabbit (Hulu), Wild Bitch (SXSW 2022, winner of “Best Thriller” at the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival 2022), and Navel Gazers (winner of “Best Sci-Fi” at the Micheaux Film Festival 2021). In April of 2024, she wrapped production on her first feature film, Skycrash, an independent sci-fi fantasy. Lauren’s brand is dark humor and desperation. In 2022, she founded Bancroffed Inc., with a commitment to supporting women, and underrepresented voices in all aspects of the storytelling space. Lauren is driven by her love of dark comedy, documentaries, Doctor Who, and meticulously folded laundry.

Kelsey Talton — Cinematographer
Kelsey Talton has crafted a visceral visual style that brings emotionally charged stories to life. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Kelsey has found notoriety for her use of color and loves working with diverse and passionate filmmakers looking to stand out from the crowd. Eddie had the honor of working with Kelsey on the CBS Showcase and they both somehow managed to escape Florida semi-unscathed.

Day Hernandez — Production Designer
Dayanna Hernandez is a Mexican-American filmmaker from Boyle Heights. Her work as an art director, production designer, and director is surrounded by nature, spirituality, and showing the true stories of brown culture. And wouldn’t you know it, Eddie met Day through their work together at CBS.

Ashley Fransisco — SFX Artist
Ashley Francisco is a professional makeup artist working within the Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and Orange County areas. Since completing her schooling back in 2015, she has worked on set of many indie feature films, music videos, commercials, fashion and commercial photo shoots and several live makeup demos at various local, trade shows and Cons (Monsterpalooza, IMATS, LA Comic Con, Beautycon, etc.).

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