A Bomba Flamenco Bedtime Tale” – Repeating Islands

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    Inspired by Raquel M. Ortiz’s book When Julia Danced Bomba (Arte Publico Press, 2019), director Christopher Santiago presents the short film Julia’s Dance: A Bomba Flamenco Bedtime Tale. Presented by Tally Two Pictures, in association with Contempo Ballet, Julia’s Dance will be screened at the Cleveland Latino International Film Festival and the San Diego Short Film Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

    Description: Julia, a rambunctious little girl, goes to bed one night after reading her favorite bedtime story, When Julia Danced Bomba. On this night, we venture into Julia’s dream and are treated to the magical musical fantasies of one imaginative little girl.

    Puerto Rican filmmaker, author, and educator Raquel M. Ortiz explains, “Julia’s Dance: A Bomba Flamenco Bedtime Tale is my first short film project and am grateful that director Christopher Santiago and I shared the same vision in capturing the magic of bomba and flamenco. It was wonderful to compose an original score with Latin Grammy nominee William Cepeda, and feature original choreography by Jose Costas, former principal dancer of Ballet Hispanico.”

    Co-starring Roman Broussard and Lucy Cellar 
    Featuring Arleen Hurtado and Emma Manzanares 
    Original Music by William Cepeda 
    Choreography by Jose Costas
    Makeup and Costumes by Vanessa Cuellar
    Hair Stylist Tina Pershing
    Director of Photography Michael Tang
    Edited by Christopher Santiago
    Translator Gualesca Rodriguez
    Executive Producers Raquel M. Ortiz and Christopher Santiago
    Co-Producers Ugo Carlos, Jose Costas, and Brooke Gothrick
    Written, Produced, and Directed by Christopher Santiago

    See trailer and read about director, Christopher Santiago, at https://filmfreeway.com/JuliasDanceABombaFlamencoBedtimeTale

    For more about Raquel M. Ortiz, see https://drraquelmortiz.com/about-me/



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