Emilio Mejia

Malik, a quiet but gifted South Florida videographer whose poetic work goes unnoticed in a scene that values clout over craft. While others chase trends, Malik stays true to his artistry, capturing raw, emotional imagery that reflect both his vision and isolation.

Beneath the palms and behind the lens, one kid from South Florida struggles to break out of the shadows and into focus

In search of brotherly connection, 12-year-old Beto skips his first day of school to follow Ramiro, his apathetic older brother. A carefree outing on a scorching late-summer day in Mexico City is abruptly interrupted when they discover that their father is having an affair. The weight of the secret fractures the family's fragile harmony, as a storm – both emotional and literal – forces Beto to decide whether to remain silent or confront a painful truth.