
BECOMING VERA
Director: Sergio Vizuete
Feature film | USA | 2025
88 min | Dolby 5.1
59th Hof International Film Festival
2025
In Miami, 18-year-old pianist Vera, a foster child aging out of the system, struggles to pursue her passion for Latin Jazz amidst poverty and exploitation. After landing a freelance job painting a music studio, she impresses Hector, the studio owner and music producer, who offers her a chance to compose. However, Hector exploits her talent, stealing her composition for his own gain. Faced with betrayal and self-doubt, Vera almost gives up her dream. But with determination and the support of friends, she finds her voice and takes one final step toward a future in Latin Jazz, proving that anything is possible with resilience and self-confidence.
With Brandon Williams, Gabriel Diehl, Mikaela Monet, Nicolás Pozo, Phillip Andre Botello, Raquel Lebish
Screenplay Sergio Vizuete, Cinematography Arturo Vásquez, Editing Sergio Vizuete, Production design Rita Villaroel Gómez, Costume design Jamie Zhao, Sound León Cabezal, Sound design Mathew Waters, Music Pancho Burgos-Goizueta, Executive production Vince Jolivette, Mathew Waters, Production Sergio Vizuete, Jiarui Guo





