Writer-Director Evelyn Lorena On Adding Nuance To Immigrant Stories Through Her Oscar-Qualifying Short Film ‘Gabriela’

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• Director Evelyn Lorena not only wrote and directed the film, but also stars as the lead character Gabriela, drawing from her own experiences as a Latina immigrant.
• The film explores the challenges faced by immigrant families, balancing dreams and aspirations with the looming insecurity of legal status and societal discrimination.