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Lost Bullet

Lost Bullet

Ecuador / No Dialogue · 8 min · 2026

Directed by Juan Sebastián Mosquera Calle, Miguel Mealla Black

Kevin is a young boy who loses his father to the violence that grips the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Trapped in an environment that offers few real alternatives, where crime presents itself as a possible way out, Kevin is drawn into a world that pulls him into a spiral from which it becomes increasingly difficult to escape. At the same time, the story observes the impact that this loss and its consequences have on his mother.

About the Filmmaker

Juan Sebastián Mosquera Calle

Juan Sebastián Mosquera Calle Juan Sebastián Mosquera Calle is a Colombian-Ecuadorian screenwriter, editor, and director based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He holds a Master's degree in Film and Television (Narrative) from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication from Universidad Casa Grande. His work spans short films, music videos, and commercial productions, with screenings and recognitions at national and international festivals. Since 2017, he has taught audiovisual storytelling and production at Universidad Casa Grande and Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral. His work explores the intersection between social issues and artistic expression. Miguel Mealla Black Miguel T. Mealla Black is a Bolivian animator, storyboard artist, and director born in La Paz. Specializing in traditional and cut-out 2D animation, he has worked on productions across Latin America and Europe, including feature films, television series, and independent projects. His credits include Abuela Grillo, The Jungle Book Reimagined, and Tuttle Twins, among others, and he has collaborated with studios such as Team Toon Studio and Bombillo Amarillo. As a director, his work has been screened at international festivals and has received awards for Best Music Video and Best Animation. He currently combines his professional practice with university teaching in Bolivia and Ecuador.