“El Coyote” is a Film based on true a story of a human smuggler also know as a coyote. He describes his process and the mechanics of slipping between the Mexico and U.S. border. He shares the brief moments he’s has with the people he’s trying to cross over seeking for a better life.
Director Javier Barboza interviewed a human smuggler, also known as “Coyotes”. The coyote agreed on the interview if he concealed his identity, by using the media of animation and casting actor Jose Callela as the voice over for the narration, from the original testimony.
El Coyote code name G-lok smuggled undocumented immigrants from various regions of Latin America between Tijuana, Mexico and San Ysidro to the United States. Within five years, G-lok had crossed over six hundred people.The original interview was done in 2010.
Directed By Javier Barboza
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Music by Conjunto XI
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Sound Design by Kari Rae Seekins
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2015 – 42nd Annie Awards Nomination Best Student Film
2015- 30th Imagen Awards Nomination Best Student Film
2015- San Francisco Documentary Festival
2015- New Port Beach Film Festival
2015-12th Kecskemet Animation Film Festival – Hungary
2012- Princess Grace Award Film Grant-U.S.A.
