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They Say

2011 0h 19m EN
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Synopsis
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Not everything that happens on a school playground is play. Short film about LGBT effects in school.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
Writers
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
Languages
English
Countries
Spain, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, shot by César Pérez Herranz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fernando Velázquez. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Andrés Gil shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kayla Brown and Brandon Carlino and Kensey Olsen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1990206 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alauda Ruiz de Azúa directs. César Pérez Herranz behind the camera. Fernando Velázquez scores. Andrés Gil cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Released 15 years ago.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Spain, United States of America.
  • 4Directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, shot by César Pérez Herranz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Fernando Velázquez. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Andrés Gil shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Kayla Brown and Brandon Carlino and Kensey Olsen carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt1990206 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
César Pérez Herranz
Original score
Fernando Velázquez
Editing
Andrés Gil
Production design
Kay Lee
Costume design
María Viñas
Makeup / hair
Jessica Jade Jacob
Runtime
19 min · 0h 19m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
IMDB rating
6.5/10 · 50 votes

Awards

6 wins & 5 nominations

Also by

Alauda Ruiz de Azúa

Production companies

Who made it

  • GA

    Garage Films

  • Encanta Films

    Encanta Films

    ES

  • EA

    East Pleasant Pictures

Key crew

  • ProducerManuel Calvo
  • ProducerAlbert Uria
  • ProducerOriol Uria
  • ProducerRamón Corominas
  • Production ManagerMarta Argullós
  • Production ManagerMiriam Ruiz Mateos
  • SoundDiana Sagristá
  • Production DesignKay Lee
  • Costume DesignMaría Viñas
  • Makeup & HairJessica Jade Jacob
  • EditorAndrés Gil
  • First Assistant DirectorNicolas Oscoff
  • Second Assistant DirectorCarlos García Vidal
  • Script SupervisorChus Sarrion
  • CastingCarrie Faverty
  • CastingVicky Ferraro
  • Production CoordinatorJuan Bertrán
  • Production AssistantStephen Troy
  • Production AssistantJohn Gildford
  • Production AssistantJon Ashford
  • Production AssistantAnthony Ramos
  • First Assistant CameraIván Cortázar
  • Second Assistant CameraSantiago Neches
  • GafferCarlos Garcia de Dios

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • coming of age
  • school
  • lgbt
  • gay theme
  • short film

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2011-03-12· Short

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International titles

  • DikenRS

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