From our pitch deck, INTRODUCTION TO THE CHARACTERS
"IT'S SHOWTIME"
Shoved into the blinding glow of the game show stage, Sonia, a hyperventilating young woman in handcuffs, struggles to collect herself. Remembering the producer's words backstage, she attempts to smile in order to win over the crowd.
Unfettered & unleashed, the audience jeers at her, unifying into a haunting chant: "SEND HER BACK! SEND HER BACK!"
Security guards force Sonia into her chair, restraining her until she can't even move an inch.
They pull back a second set of curtains labeled: CONTESTANT #2.
Sonia's smile begins to flicker...
From our pitch deck, THE THREE STAGES OF REDUCTION
SYNOPSIS
In a game show that forces asylum seekers to compete for citizenship or imprisonment, everything is on the line for Sonia Quiñones—a young Honduran mother fighting to protect her family.
But beneath the spectacle lies something more sinister.
As the game show unfolds, competition reveals its true intentions: not justice, but dehumanization by reducing their contestants into entertainment for the audience.
A PERSONAL STORY
Lluvia De Peces is the culmination of decades-long anti-immigrant discourse poisoning U.S. culture. Every unlawful ICE raid, every separated family, every instagram reel celebrating the violation of due process has inflicted irreparable damage through the dehumanization of immigrants. And how does this dehumanization come to an end?
PRESERVATION OF HUMANITY
Yes, the title of this film, Lluvia De Peces, is in Spanish. It means 'Rain of Fish', a yearly Honduran phenomenon where fish rain from the sky in the town of Yoro. Hailed by locals as a miracle, this event stands as a bit of cultural treasure tucked away in the vibrant lands of Northern Honduras.
Not every writer would attempt to tie such a specific cultural event to a dark satire for primarily Western audiences. But not every storyteller witnesses the pain within their community and feels compelled enough to remind others of the humanity beyond oppression, to look at the fish-out-of-water for what they truly are:
MIRACLES
This film is an act of resistance. And it cannot happen without you.
Since its inception in 2025, Lluvia De Peces has resonated across artistic, social, and political communities. With your support, we can bring this story to life and ensure it reaches the audiences who need it most.
SCRIPT AWARDS:
Winner, Best Short Film Script: Santa Barbara Screenplay Festival Quarter Finalist, Best Short Film Script: Cannes Film Awards Runner-Up, Best Short Film Script: SYS Six-Figure Screenplay Festival & more...
Cover photo & concept art for Lluvia De Peces poster