Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
An ambitious Puerto Rican actor is convinced he’s on the verge of the opportunity he’s been waiting for his entire life.
As he spends a chaotic night chasing validation, attention, and the possibility of landing his dream role, the line between who he really is and who he wants the world to see begins to blur.
Blending comedy, drama, and experimental storytelling, Asterión explores loneliness, self-image, masculinity, and the performance of identity in an age obsessed with visibility.
Written and directed by Alejandro D. Orengo Colón
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From the filmmaker:
“Asterión grew from an interest in the gap between the people we present online and who we are when nobody is watching. The film explores loneliness, masculinity, and the search for validation in a world built around performance.”
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An ambitious Puerto Rican actor is convinced he’s on the verge of the opportunity he’s been waiting for his entire life.
As he spends a chaotic night chasing validation, attention, and the possibility of landing his dream role, the line between who he really is and who he wants the world to see begins to blur.
Blending comedy, drama, and experimental storytelling, Asterión explores loneliness, self-image, masculinity, and the performance of identity in an age obsessed with visibility.
Written and directed by Alejandro D. Orengo Colón
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youtube.com/channel/UCpa2QppVwCuivaWe5qfVY_Q
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From the filmmaker:
“Asterión grew from an interest in the gap between the people we present online and who we are when nobody is watching. The film explores loneliness, masculinity, and the search for validation in a world built around performance.”
A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION
#FilmShortage #ExperimentalFilm #IndieFilm
FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: instagram.com/filmshortage
Twitter: twitter.com/filmshortage
Facebook: facebook.com/filmshortage
Website: filmshortage.com
Film Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
