DIRECTOR
With 20 years of experience in the film industry, Jonas Huerta is a filmmaker whose passion lies in directing. A member of IATSE Local 600, Jonas currently works as a film loader while pursuing his own creative projects. After briefly attending film school, he was offered a position on Transformers 2, which set him on a career path that has spanned camera, post-production, and visual effects. His VFX background includes contributions to major films such as Bird Box, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Avengers: Endgame. A lifelong fan of horror, Jonas has long been fascinated by stories that explore tradition, superstition, and the consequences of choice. His short film Hitori grew out of a years-long desire to bring the eerie Japanese ritual game Hitori Kakurenbo to the screen. In crafting the story, Jonas wanted the horror to stem not only from supernatural forces, but also from the flawed decision-making of the main character—making him as frightening as the entity he unleashes.

EDITOR
Abby Huerta is currently working with Netflix in their accounting program, bringing her expertise to high-profile projects such as Oppenheimer and The Righteous Gemstones. Alongside her career in production accounting, Abby has a passion for storytelling through editing and often collaborates with her husband, filmmaker Jonas Huerta. Outside of film, Abby finds joy in tarot and astrology, hobbies that reflect her curiosity and love of connection. She is devoted to her two beloved fur babies, Petey and Luna, and enjoys gardening, attending concerts, mixing cocktails, and reading. Abby’s creative eye, love of detail, and artistic spirit inspire everything she does, both on and off the screen

CINEMATOGRAPHER
Oscar Montez is an award-winning cinematographer in New Mexico known for his work on “Disposable” and “Angler”. Collaborating with the community to lend his brand of candid realism and naturalistic approach to bring these horrifying stories to life. Favorite movie: The Exorcist”

CAST
Maria Alyssandra Ortiz got her Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at the University of New Mexico. She then graduated from The Second City Conservatory in Chicago before making Aurora CO her permanent home. She is a proud 7Night Stander with the theatre group One Night Stand. You can hear her voice in the recent Independent film Hitori directed by Jonas Huerta. She has done voice over work with Rocky Mountain PBS including recently the adorable puppet Scout. She is so thankful for all the love and support of her family and friends. Her favorite film is "the nightmare before Christmas"

PRODUCER & HMU
Marina Montez is an aspiring makeup artist that is based in New Mexico. She loves all things to do with cinematic makeup looks, and especially enjoys sculpting prosthetic appliances. Marina attended the Stan Winston School of Character arts.

COMPOSER
Thomas Ropp is an award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, and performer of screen music based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His scores for features and shorts have been premiered internationally at locations such as the University of Pavia, the University of Montréal, and at film festivals such as Sundance, the Santa Fe International Film Festival, and the Albuquerque Film and Music Experience. Now in the last semester of his Masters in Film Scoring at the Berklee college of music, Thomas continues to build scores that not only tell a story, but create an experience.