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PRESS

LOS ANGELES TIMES

AI IS NO MATCH FOR HUMANITY'S STRENGTH IN THIS NEW LATINO SCI-FI FILM

"The duo’s perspectives in the sci-fi genre add nuance to Latino filmmaking."

THE MOVIE BUFF

TIFF 2023 SHORT FILM REVIEWS

"When the proverbial smoke clears, it manages to balance incisive commentary and humor, all the while stubbornly raising its middle finger to automation."

DEADLINE

OUTFEST JURY PRIZES GO TO...

"Audience Award for Best Narrative Short"

BUT WHY THO

12 STELLAR SHORTS FROM OUTFEST LA 2023

"It’s inspirational with a tinge of just the right kind of humor to propel a fun film and strong message at once."

THE HOLLYWOOD TIMES

THE BEST OF LATINX SHORTS AT OUTFEST ​

"The Ballad of Tita and the Machines is Miguel Angel Caballero’s venture in sci-fi."

FILM THREAT

Film Review

"Caballero clearly meant this piece to be a motivational rallying point about the tenacity and superiority of the human spirit."

TS2 SPACE

"THE BALLAD OF TITA AND THE MACHINES" EXPLORES THE INTERSECTION OF HUMANITY AND AI​

"By incorporating humor, the film addresses the dehumanizing nature of AI while emphasizing the importance of supporting the work of living people."

INDIE ACTIVITY

AI MEETS ITS MATCH IN AN ELDERLY FARM WORKER

"A visually stunning experience. One that transports audiences into the heart of Tita’s story."

PARRIVA

A TRIBUTE TO THE VALOR OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND A CRITIQUE OF TECHNOLOGY

"filled with longing, nostalgia, courage, and homage to agricultural workers"

MI MORELIA

UN HOMENAJE A LOS TRABAJADORES LATINOS EN EU

"Las actuaciones, fotografía, música y efectos especiales, llevan al público a adentrarse en esta situación que podría volverse real en algunos años."

FORBES

THESE 11 PROJECTS ARE SETTING THE TONE FOR BRANDED CONTENT'S FUTURE

"Unique work of fiction"

VOCAL MEDIA GEEKS

TIFF 2023 REVIEWS - SHORT FILM ROUND-UP

"This film is a gem. I audibly laughed during several scenes."

MEDIUM

INDEED RISING VOICES SEASON 3 IS BACK​

"This film couldn’t be more timely with the looming fear of an AI takeover and Right-wing immigrant fearmongering against immigrants...a must-see!"

UPCOMING ON SCREEN

Film Review

"It is an entertaining but pointed short that everyone can take something from."

UK FILM REVIEW

Film Review

"offered viewers a hard look at what AI is, or could, become."

LATIN HEAT

Film Review

"Miguel Angel Caballero turns to an unorthodox and exciting new savior: an elderly, queer, arthritic farmworker. "

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

NEW FILMMAKERS LA REVEAL INFOCUS: LATINX & HISPANIC CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL 2023 LINEUP (EXCLUSIVE) 

"The Ballad of Tita and the Machines is also in the 2023 lineup."

ONE FILM FAN

OSCAR QUALIFYING SHORT FILM REVIEW

"some genuinely hilarious instances that infuse the narrative with a definitive degree of satiric bite"

REVES ONLINE

MIGRANTES MEXICANOS CONTRA ANDROIDES DE CALIFORNIA

"Migrantes mexicanos contra androides de California"

POST DATA

UN CORTO QUE BUSCA RECONOCER EL VALOR DE LOS MIGRANTE MEXICANOS

"Desde un punto de la comedia el realizador junto con su elenco decidió abordar temas fuertes, para así brindar una perspectiva distinta a los espectadores."

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