Acting
Chicahua Zipactonal Martínez
Chicahua Zipactonal Martínez (they/them/elle) is a Trans Non-Binary, Xicana, Performing Artist, Writer, & Creator. They are a creator that aims to develop stories that surround and highlight queer identities, the complexities of breaking patterns in family trauma in communities of color, and, more importantly, to allow audiences to walk away from the body of work continuing the conversation. Chicahua refuses to shy away from reality and strives to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, whether with honest language, representation, or allowing unmarginalized people to speak for themselves.
Acting credits
NRESTA NOCHE follows Benni, a gay, homeless, 17-year-old Latin American runaway, and his much older boyfriend, RJ/25, on the day of Benni's first drag competition — which gets turned upside down when Benni suffers a brutal assault and is left wondering whether or not he can continue doing the show... and if so, why.
Esta Noche
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10.0“In This Moment” follows Love, a trans woman navigating the complexities of polyamory and self-discovery in a world that often challenges her right to exist. As she unravels what it means to be truly seen and cherished, she confronts the ways love manifests—fluid, unpredictable, and boundless, much like the ocean itself. This story is a testament to resilience, intimacy, and the ever-shifting tides of identity and belonging.
In This Moment
2024
Behind the camera
6.0What begins as a peaceful night’s rest quickly devolves into terror when a shape-shifting creature, feared across Indigenous cultures for its relentless hunt, marks its next prey. A child awakens from their slumber, unsure whether the dream they’ve just witnessed is real or a nightmare come to life. (A proof of concept)
Disappear (A Horror Short)
2023
6.0What begins as a peaceful night’s rest quickly devolves into terror when a shape-shifting creature, feared across Indigenous cultures for its relentless hunt, marks its next prey. A child awakens from their slumber, unsure whether the dream they’ve just witnessed is real or a nightmare come to life. (A proof of concept)
Disappear (A Horror Short)
2023
10.0“In This Moment” follows Love, a trans woman navigating the complexities of polyamory and self-discovery in a world that often challenges her right to exist. As she unravels what it means to be truly seen and cherished, she confronts the ways love manifests—fluid, unpredictable, and boundless, much like the ocean itself. This story is a testament to resilience, intimacy, and the ever-shifting tides of identity and belonging.
In This Moment
2024