An Interview with Director Luis Gerard - Oscar-qualified Suspense Thriller Short THE WAKE

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Luis Gerard spent his youth in the projection room of his father’s small art house movie theater, where he earned an appreciation for independent cinema.

While studying at the University of Puerto Rico, his first success, a 35mm black-and-white silent short that was an official selection at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.

Branching into advertising, Luis has won numerous international awards, including Cannes, London International Festival, New York Film Festival, Clio Awards, the Gunn Report, and Shots Magazine.

In 2022 Luis Gerard directed the 2nd unit on Netflix’s HUSTLE, starring Adam Sandler, and released his new short film, THE WAKE, which is our subject today. 

THE WAKE, is the story of a 15-year-old boy and his deaf younger brother, raised in the parents’ funeral business home. While the parents’ operate the family business, the boys have something else in mind.

THE WAKE has been Oscar-Qualified for the upcoming 2024 Academy Awards. So ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome Writer/Director/Producer and master storyteller, Luis Gerard to the show!

 

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