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Las Vegas filmmaker Edwin Ramirez (@edwinnramirez) is taking his momentum global, representing the city on an international stage as he travels to Lisbon, Portugal for the prestigious 48 Hour Film Project (@48hourfilmproject.) Fresh off his win at the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project (@lv48hourfilm) last September, Ramirez earned the opportunity to showcase his work among some of the most talented rapid-fire filmmakers from around the world.

His winning film, “There’s Something in the Water,” captured attention for its sharp storytelling, atmospheric tension, and ability to fully realize a compelling narrative within the intense 48-hour time constraint. It’s the kind of project that embodies what makes the competition so powerful—raw creativity under pressure, where instinct, collaboration, and vision collide.

Technically this is the final leg of the 48 Hour competition. But the winner in Portugal will get the opportunity to showcase their film in Cannes, France during the Cannes Film Festival Short Corner. 

Congratulations to Edwin and team Gallo Pinto.

Continued Credits
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11.18.24, I decided to delve into film. My only goal was to act in a short film, take part in a film festival, and see myself on the silver screen just to say “I did it.” Less than a year later, I reached those goals. I’ve acted in 3 short films and I have roles playing 2 different characters in an upcoming series. I became an executive producer and joined a full service production company. Two of the movies earned nominations with one winning 6 awards. To close the full circle, I was interviewed on the red carpet by the media page that sparked my initial desire. My sights are set on what I aim to accomplish by this time next year. But before I let go of the moment, I’d like to thank @btslv.vegas for staying true to the Las Vegas independent film community. Not only do your efforts light the path for us creatives, but it illuminates those who choose to walk it. Thank you @nicole_lupercio_ & @49hourfilmfestival for the passion and dedication. Thank you to @directedbyp and the @onthesetfilms family none of this is possible without you all. Thank you to @cj.murr @nolan.l.v @bribrifresh 
@noitsnotmo and everyone who passed through @spckrft @thepowerofconnectionpodcast , @sandyyorklv (My heart is with you, you & your family are in my thoughts. 🤲🏾) To the cast @elishakempf @donnaapril you know I’m your second biggest fan besides your Mom. @jonathoncjames humbled I finally got to work with you, honored to get to know you as a friend. To the film community peers who voted for the “Audience Choice” award. To be recognized by a room full of talented peers meant the world. My regret is that I was too blown away to say it while accepting. Last but not least thank you to @putitindapaint for everything. I couldn’t be me without you being you. I don’t know where we go from here, but I know what direction it’s in…forward. 
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“The Singing Canary”

When a no-nonsense detective follows up on a homicide case, he encounters members of the mafia who are desperately trying to hide the murder of a Yakuza member... who is actually just a Korean man.

Directed by
Aaron Penney / @directedbyp 

Written by
Denis Baldwin & Aaron Penney / @denisbbaldwin 

Executive Producer
Karim Singleton / @a_rising_tide_lifts_all_boats 

Producer
Karim Singleton
Aaron Penney

1st Assistant Director
Ashley Jade / @ashleyjademusic 

Cast
Detective - Jonathon James / @jonathoncjames 
Mobster - Karim Singleton
Capo - Elisha Kempf / @elishakempf 
Ivanna, the Artist - Donna April / @donnaapril 
Yakuza (Korean Man) - Yunwei Zhang / @nolan.l.v 

Director of Photography - Roberto Lee Cortes / @roberto.c.photography 
2nd Unit Director - Fred Balkcom / @fredtildeath 
2nd Assistant Camera - Sean Andrew Badidles / @deadx50 

BTS Photographer - Tracy Reid / @reid_over 
Key Grip - Yunwei Zhang / nolan.lv
Location Sound Mixer - Gino Ristoski / @afterhoursneon 
Boom Operator - Keith Sensing 
Editor - Christiana Usigbe Colorist - Christiana Usigbe / @frisco.mov @ammivisuals 

Composer - Keith Sensing / @evenharmonix 
Post Sound Mixer - Keith Sensing

@btslv.vegas 

#short #shortfilms #shortfilm #comedy #comedyshorts #comedyshort
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What an amazing weekend at the @49hourfilmfestival! I love how so many people come together for the thing we all love so much, film! Thank you to the 49 team for putting together a great festival. 

What an honor to be apart of such an amazing team! @onthesetfilms won 7 awards for “The Singing Canary”! And Best Short Film for “The Transition Room”! 

Editing The Singing Canary and The Transition Room was such a joy! I feel so lucky to work alongside such passionate and talented individuals who give their all to make something truly special. The talent in one room is unmatched. Truly from the writing to the acting to the post production, it was a unified effort to create such a gem within 49 hours! 

Thank you @directedbyp for creating such beautiful, funny, and phenomenal pieces of art as mediums for everyone to pour their talent into. You are a freakin’ genius! 😍 

I can’t wait to collaborate with you all again on future projects!  let’s keep creating incredible works of art together! 

Roll the credits!! 😎🎞️🎥
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