Night, night of matter

script by Patrícia Colmenero

Directed by April Wen

12-year-old Andrea has something in her backpack.
It catapults her, her best friend Marina, and a group of unsuspecting classmates into another realm: a "night of matter."
An exploration of first encounters with death, the necessity of grieving rituals, and animal-human connection.

Poster for the short film Night, Night of Matter, written by Patrícia Colmenero. The character Ms. Viviane is performed by Patrícia Colmenero.

7 minutes, digital video, 2023

Directed and produced by April Wen. Written by Patrícia Colmenero. Cinematography by Samuel Romero. Co-produced by Piper Yu. Featuring Zoe del Giudice, Rylie Huang, Luna Cipani, Kat Beaulac, Dallas Bird, and Patrícia Colmenero. Sound Design by Justin Carter.

Night, night of matter

Directed by April Wen

12-year-old Andrea has something in her backpack. It catapults her, her best friend Marina, and a group of unsuspecting classmates into another realm: a "night of matter."An exploration of first encounters with death, the necessity of grieving rituals, and animal-human connection.

12-year-old Andrea has something in her backpack.
It catapults her, her best friend Marina, and a group of unsuspecting classmates into another realm: a "night of matter."
An exploration of first encounters with death, the necessity of grieving rituals, and animal-human connection.