The Piñata King
Short Documentary (3mins)
On the outskirts of Mexico City, over 50 years ago, a family began making and selling piñatas to the local community. Nowadays, the whole town is involved. The Piñata King takes a look inside the life of this town, and the head of the family who started it all.
Vimeo Staff Pick 2017
Booooooom TV Awards 2017: Doc of the Year - Runner Up
Official Selection:
National Geographic Short Film Showcase
New York International Children's Film Festival 2018
35th Chicago International Children's Film Festival
Telluride Mountainfilm Festival 2018
Barcelona Children's Film Festival
19th FilmColumbia, NYC Film Festival
Providence Children's Film Festival 2018
Written & directed by: Chris Lee & Paul Storrie
Music by: 'A Mover La Colita Cumbias'
Special Thanks:
Francisco and family
Alex & Leo
Filmed on location in Mexico City
Originally premiered on Booooooom