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@TheEmbraceOfABird proposes how a simple hug can spark healing from your heart to your soul, even if it does come from a stranger (or a bird)

Based on true events, this is the story about the broken marriage of Tyler and Eve, who after losing their young son, go through a crucial moment in their relationship

Thinking that Eve was on her way to a job interview, Tyler realizes somehow, he has Eve’s folder instead of a folder with patents he’s about to sell, revealing that his wife is on her way to somewhere else and exposing her true intentions

As Eve fights her own battles, she attempts to find an escape from her own sadness, crossing paths with a stranger and a crow.

All three vulnerable creatures are in search of compassion and redemption in a desperate moment of desolation, hopelessness, and bereavement that bring them all deep peace, defining the course of their lives

🎬 DIRECTORS
@Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia

✨️CAST
@vangetapia, @AnouarHSmaine @gregbennettrocks @lamariabeck

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
@JustinTRegis, @TheSimonMorton, @la_mordacci , Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Vange Tapia

🎥 DP / COLOR CORRECTION 🎨 Arturo Zúñiga @artzun

💻 EDITOR @NanoRecondo 🎞

🎶 COMPOSER @panchomusic

CO-PRODUCERS: Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Anouar H. Smaine, Bruno Musso

📋1st. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR @mario_corona_

🪞MAKE-UP & SFX💄 @bianca_musso

🎛️ 🔊SOUND DESIGN & MIXER ENGINEER @GonzaloUgarteche

🎤 SOUND RECORDIST
🏆Emmy-Award Winner @alexandraparral

📸 BTS PHOTOGRAPHY @BlaineHarringtonIV

📱This film was shot with an iPhone 15 Pro and Black Magic app 🤳

🇺🇲🇲🇽🇦🇷🇩🇿 A co-production between USA / Mexico / Argentina & Algeria

Produced by: @actorsslash / @cardinalfilmsmx
Post by @Trulovepost / @artzunstudios

#TheEmbraceOfABird #LiftOffFilmFestivals #ActorsSlash #AustinLiftOffFilmFest
#TokyoLiftzOffFilmFest

🏆BEST ENSEMBLE AWARD WINNER - Last Sunday, @TheEmbraseofaBird cast was recognized at the Idillwild International Film Festival

✨️ Give it up to On-Camera actors
@AnouarHSmaine, @gregbennettrocks @vangetapia

🙏🏻📹 @brett.streetkingpins @pig.producer

Special thanks to @lamariabeck for lending us her voice for an important scene in this personal story

"The Embrace of a bird" proposes how a simple hug can spark healing from your heart to your soul, even if it does come from a stranger (or a bird)

Based on true events, this award winning film tells the story about the broken marriage of Tyler and Eve, who after losing their young son, go through a crucial moment in their relationship

Thinking that Eve was on her way to a job interview, Tyler realizes somehow, he has Eve’s folder instead of a folder with patents he’s about to sell, revealing that his wife is on her way to somewhere else and exposing her true intentions

As Eve fights her own battles, she attempts to find an escape from her own sadness, crossing paths with a stranger and a crow

All three vulnerable creatures are in search of compassion and redemption in a desperate moment of desolation, hopelessness, and bereavement that bring them all deep peace, defining the course of their lives
Thank you to our amazing team!

🎬 DIRECTORS
@Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia

✍🏻 WRITER / PRODUCER
@VangeTapia

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
@JustinTRegis @TheSimonMorton Tanya @mordacci_i_am Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Vange Tapia

🎥 DP / COLOR CORRECTION 🎨@artzun

💻 EDITOR @NanoRecondo 🎞

🎶 COMPOSER @panchomusic Burgos-Goizueta

CO-PRODUCERS: Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Anouar H. Smaine, Bruno Musso

📋1st. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR @mario_corona_

🪞MAKE-UP & SFX💄 @bianca_musso

🎛️ 🔊SOUND DESIGN & MIXER ENGINEER @GonzaloUgarteche

🎤 SOUND RECORDIST
🏆Emmy-Award Winner @alexandraparral

📸 BTS PHOTOGRAPHY @BlaineHarringtonIV

📱This film was shot outdoors in Culver City, CA with an iPhone 15 Pro and Black Magic app 🤳

🇺🇲🇲🇽🇦🇷🇩🇿 A co-production between USA / Mexico / Argentina & Algeria

Produced by: @actorsslash / @cardinalfilmsmx
Post by @Trulovepost / @artzunstudios

#TheEmbraceOfABird #IdylwildCinemaFest #

7 NOMINATIONS!! We're excited to announce that @theembraceofabird has been officially selected for the IDYLLWILD International Festival of Cinema 2026 with SEVEN NOMINATIONS!!

🎞️Best Short Film

🎬 BEST DIRECTOR – Short - Sofía Ayerdi & Vange Tapia
@Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia

✨️BEST ACTOR – Short
- Anouar H. Smaine @anouarhsmaine
- Greg Bennett @gregbennettrocks

✨️BEST ACTRESS – Short - Vange Tapia @vangetapia

🎥 BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Short - Arturo Zúñiga @artzun

🎶 BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - Short -Pancho Burgos-Goisueta @panchomusic

✍🏻BEST SCREENPLAY - Short -Vange Tapia @vangetapia

JOIN US!!

🗓 Thursday March 5, 2026
🕙 10:00 am
📍 The Outpost, Idyllwild, CA
@idyllwildcinemafest

"The Embrace of a Bird" proposes how a simple hug can spark healing from your heart to your soul, even if it does come from a stranger (or a bird).

Based on true events, this is the story about the broken marriage of Tyler and Eve, who after losing their young son, they go through a crucial moment in their relationship.

Thinking that Eve was on her way to a job interview, Tyler realizes that somehow, he has Eve’s folder instead of a folder with patents he’s about to sell, revealing that his wife is on her way to somewhere else and exposing her true intentions.

As Eve fights her own battles, she attempts to find an escape from her own sadness, crossing paths with a stranger and a crow.

All three vulnerable creatures are in search of compassion and redemption in a desperate moment of desolation, hopelessness, and bereavement that bring them all deep peace, defining the course of their lives.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
@JustinTRegis, @theSimonMorton, Tanya @mordacci_i_am , Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Vange Tapia

CO-PRODUCERS: Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, @AnouarHSmaine, Bruno Musso

📱This film was shot outdoors in Culver City, CA with an iPhone 15 Pro and Black Magic app. 🤳

🇺🇲🇲🇽🇦🇷🇩🇿 A co-production between USA / Mexico / Argentina & Algeria.

Produced by: @actorsslash / @cardinalfilmsmx
Post by @Trulovepost / @artzunstudios

#IdylwildCinemaFest #TheEmbraceOfABird #TEOAB #ActorsSlash #FilmFestivals

7 NOMINATIONS!! We're excited to announce that @theembraceofabird has been officially selected for the IDYLLWILD International Festival of Cinema 2026 with SEVEN NOMINATIONS!!

🎞️Best Short Film

🎬 BEST DIRECTOR – Short - Sofía Ayerdi & Vange Tapia
@Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia

✨️BEST ACTOR – Short - Greg Bennett @gregbennettrocks

✨️BEST ACTRESS – Short - Vange Tapia @vangetapia

🎥 BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Short - Arturo Zúñiga @artzun

🎶 BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - Short -Pancho Burgos-Goisueta @panchomusic

✍🏻BEST SCREENPLAY - Short -Vange Tapia @vangetapia

JOIN US!!

🗓 Thursday March 5, 2026
🕙 10:00 am
📍 The Outpost, Idyllwild, CA
@idyllwildcinemafest

"The Embrace of a Bird" proposes how a simple hug can spark healing from your heart to your soul, even if it does come from a stranger (or a bird).

Based on true events, this is the story about the broken marriage of Tyler and Eve, who after losing their young son, they go through a crucial moment in their relationship.

Thinking that Eve was on her way to a job interview, Tyler realizes that somehow, he has Eve’s folder instead of a folder with patents he’s about to sell, revealing that his wife is on her way to somewhere else and exposing her true intentions.

As Eve fights her own battles, she attempts to find an escape from her own sadness, crossing paths with a stranger and a crow.

All three vulnerable creatures are in search of compassion and redemption in a desperate moment of desolation, hopelessness, and bereavement that bring them all deep peace, defining the course of their lives.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
@JustinTRegis, @theSimonMorton, Tanya @mordacci_i_am , Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Vange Tapia

CO-PRODUCERS: Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, @AnouarHSmaine, Bruno Musso

📱This film was shot outdoors in Culver City, CA with an iPhone 15 Pro and Black Magic app. 🤳

🇺🇲🇲🇽🇦🇷🇩🇿 A co-production between USA / Mexico / Argentina & Algeria.

Produced by: @actorsslash / @cardinalfilmsmx
Post by @Trulovepost / @artzunstudios

#IdylwildCinemaFest #TheEmbraceOfABird #TEOAB #ActorsSlash #FilmFestivals

JOIN US!! We're excited to announce that @TheEmbraceOfABird has been officially selected for the "LA International Film Festival"@lafilmfestival_net

🗓 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⌛️5:15pm

📍 Laemmle NoHo 7
5240 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, California

🎟 https://filmfreeway.com/LAFILMFEST/tickets

"The Embrace of a bird" proposes how a simple hug can spark healing from your heart to your soul, even if it does come from a stranger (or a bird)

Based on true events, this is the story about the broken marriage of Tyler and Eve, who after losing their young son, go through a crucial moment in their relationship

Thinking that Eve was on her way to a job interview, Tyler realizes somehow, he has Eve’s folder instead of a folder with patents he’s about to sell, revealing that his wife is on her way to somewhere else and exposing her true intentions

As Eve fights her own battles, she attempts to find an escape from her own sadness, crossing paths with a stranger and a crow.
All three vulnerable creatures are in search of compassion and redemption in a desperate moment of desolation, hopelessness, and bereavement that bring them all deep peace, defining the course of their lives

Thank you to our amazing team!

🎬 DIRECTORS
@Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia

✨️CAST
@vangetapia, @AnouarHSmaine @gregbennettrocks @lamariabeck

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
@JustinTRegis, @TheSimonMorton, Tanya @mordacci_i_am , Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Vange Tapia

🎥 DP / COLOR CORRECTION 🎨 Arturo Zúñiga @artzun

💻 EDITOR @NanoRecondo 🎞

🎶 COMPOSER @panchomusic Burgos-Goizueta

CO-PRODUCERS: Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Anouar H. Smaine, Bruno Musso

📋1st. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR @mario_corona_

🪞MAKE-UP & SFX💄 @bianca_musso

🎛️ 🔊SOUND DESIGN & MIXER ENGINEER @GonzaloUgarteche

🎤 SOUND RECORDIST
🏆Emmy-Award Winner @alexandraparral

📸 BTS PHOTOGRAPHY @BlaineHarringtonIV

📱This film was shot outdoors in Culver City, CA with an iPhone 15 Pro and Black Magic app 🤳

🇺🇲🇲🇽🇦🇷🇩🇿 A co-production between USA / Mexico / Argentina & Algeria

Produced by: @actorsslash / @cardinalfilmsmx
Post by @Trulovepost / @artzunstudios

#TheEmbraceOfABird #TEOAB #LAInternationalFilmFestival

🥂HAPPY NEW YEAR!🍾
2025 was a great festival season since we started in September, and we are looking forward to new heights for our bird to embrace in 2026!

@TheEmbraceOfABird proposes how a simple hug can spark healing from your heart to your soul, even if it does come from a stranger (or a bird).

Based on true events, this is the story about the broken marriage of Tyler and Eve, who after losing their young son, they go through a crucial moment in their relationship.

Thinking that Eve is on her way to a job interview, Tyler realizes that somehow, he has Eve’s folder instead of a folder with patents he’s about to sell, revealing that his wife is in fact on her way to somewhere else and exposing her true intentions.

As Eve fights her own battles, she attempts to find an escape from her own sadness, crossing paths with a stranger and a crow.
All three vulnerable creatures are in search of compassion and redemption in a desperate moment of desolation, hopelessness, and bereavement that bring them all deep peace, defining the course of their lives.

Thank you to all the festivals who have consider us, and to our amazing cast & crew:

🎬 DIRECTORS
@Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia

✨️CAST
Vange Tapia, @AnouarHSmaine, @gregbennettrocks, @lamariabeck

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
@JustinTRegis, @TheSimonMorton, Tanya @mordacci_i_am , Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Vange Tapia

🎥 DP / COLOR CORRECTION 🎨 Arturo Zúñiga @artzun

💻 EDITOR @NanoRecondo 🎞

🎶 COMPOSER @panchomusic Burgos-Goizueta

CO-PRODUCERS: Sofía Ayerdi, Arturo Zúñiga, Anouar H. Smaine, Bruno Musso

📋1st. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR @mario_corona_

🪞MAKE-UP & SFX💄 @bianca_musso

🎛️ 🔊SOUND DESIGN & MIXER ENGINEER @GonzaloUgarteche

🎤 SOUND RECORDIST
🏆Emmy-Award Winner @alexandraparral

📸 BTS PHOTOGRAPHY @BlaineHarringtonIV

📱This film was shot outdoors in Culver City, CA with an iPhone 15 Pro and Black Magic app 🤳

🇺🇲🇲🇽🇦🇷🇩🇿 A co-production between USA / Mexico / Argentina & Algeria.

Produced by: @actorsslash / @cardinalfilmsmx
Post by @Trulovepost / @artzunstudios

#TheEmbraceOfABird #TEOAB #ActorsSlash #sofiaayerdi #VangeTapia

🏆BEST ACTOR 🎞
Congratulations to Greg Bennett @gregbennettrocks for his role of "The Stranger' at @TheEmbraceOfABird, winning at the @meifilm festival for Best Actor

🎬 A short directed by @Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia who also wrote & produced.
A production by @actorsslash

The film won in several categories including Best Short Film, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Actor and Best Actress.

🎶 Pancho Burgos-Goizueta

#TheEmbraceOfABird #GregBennett #ActorsSlash #bestactor #MEIfilmfest

🏆BEST ACTOR WINNER 📽Congratulations to GREG BENNETT @gregbennettrocks who was awarded at the RIFF @goldenshellawards for his performance as "The Stranger' in @TheEmbraceOfABird

🎬 Directed by @Sofia_Ayerdi & @VangeTapia who also wrote/produced & performed. A production by @actorsslash.

The film won in several categories including Best International Short Film (made with a cellphone), Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress

#theEmbraceOfABird #ActorsSlash #GregBennett #SofiaAyerdi #VangeTapia #BestDirector
#GoldenShellAwards #RIFF #RameshwaramInternationalFilmFestival

We won again in India. Best actor, best actress and best director 🥳 #embraceofabird #filmfestival #film

Our film Embrace of a Bird has been selected for the Awareness Film Festival in Santa Monica. It is showing on Sunday October 26th at 4pm. Come see it if you are in town! #embraceofabird #awarenessfilmfestival

BTS @TheEmbraceOfABird with actor Greg Bennett, as "The Stranger." @gregbennettrocks
Co-directed by @Sofia.Ayerdi & @VangeTapia

Produced by @ActorsSlash.

📸 Arturo Zúñiga @artzun

#GregBennett #behindthescenes #TheEmbraceOfABird #TEOAB #ActorsSlash #ActorsCreatingOpportunities #MultiSlashFilmmakers

Meet the cast of our upcoming film @theembraceofabird - a story about love, life, and redemption. Inspired by true events.

Starring: (📸 L-R)
Greg Bennett (The Stranger) @gregbennettrocks, @VangeTapia (Eve) & @AnouarHSmaine (Tyler).

The film is expected to be released worldwide in 2025.

Produced by @ActorsSlash.
Directed by @sofia.ayerdi
& @vangetapia
#GregBennett #VangeTapia #AnouarHSmaine #behindthescenes #TheEmbraceOfABird #TEOAB #ActorsSlash #ActorsCreatingOpportunities #MultiSlashFilmmakers #film #character #actorslife #theJourne