No Such Thing
Based on a Short Story
by Estella Gonzalez
Directed by Hilary Downes
Latinx + Dark Comedy + LGBTQIA+
A man dreams of running away into an Almodovar movie while his life takes an important turn.
Hector A. Garcia
Jesus
Jimmy Clabots
Don
Doreen Calderon
Mama
Francisco J. Rodriguez
Father
Ben Kera
Goth Boy
1.1: The Movies
2 Min Read, 3:51 Min Listen
1.2: The Bookstore
1 Min Read, 1:24 Min Listen
1.3: Blondie
3 Min Read, 3:37 Min Listen
1.4: No Such Thing
3 Min Read, 3:39 Min Listen
1.5: A New Life
2 Min Read, 3:40 Min Listen
Estella Gonzalez
ESTELLA GONZALEZ was born and raised in East L.A. which inspires her writing. Her work has appeared in Kweli Journal, The Acentos Review and Huizache. Her fiction and poetry have been anthologized in Latinos in Lotusland: “An Anthology of Contemporary Southern California Literature” by Bilingual Press and Nasty Women Poets: “An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse” by Lost Horse Press. She received a Pushcart Prize “Special Mention” and was selected a “Reading Notable” for The Best American Non-Required Reading. Her most recent book is “Chola Salvation” from Arte Público Press. She received her MFA in writing from Cornell University. Follow her on Instagram: @cholasalvation
Hilary Downes
Originally from Portland, Oregon, honed in New York City, and at-home all over the world, HILARY DOWNES has a curiosity that reaches beyond the ends of the earth. Professionally, she straddles the not-so-distinct realms of media and mental health, finding that one inspires the other. With roots in film and music, Hilary engages in various kinds of creative storytelling. In addition to directing short films, she has co-written and recorded four albums, performed on stages spanning from New York to St. Petersburg, and has collaborated with some of the greatest contemporary independent artists in the musical and visual traditions. Hilary works as a commercial producer and psychotherapist — and is also a writer, leader, multi-linguist, trained martial artist, and lover of the natural world. She is a life-long practitioner of yoga, dance, and various esoteric disciplines. www.hilaryedownes.com
