Get ready to press play on the latest Spotlight Dorado lineup of short films created by rising Latino and Hispanic filmmakers. The short film contest presented by McDonald’s is unveiling the finalists’ three distinct projects. Viewers nationwide get to determine the grand prize winner.

Now through February 11, fans can visit SpotlightDorado.com to watch the films and vote for their favorite.

Learn more about the unique stories told by this year’s finalists:

• “Fancy Florez’s Summer Staycation” by Marissa Díaz
  For ten-year-old Fancy Florez, it’s all in the name. She wants the finer things in life and puts in the work to manifest the greatest summer staycation ever, even if it means standing up to her archenemy. This slice of life comedy is a peek into all the ups and downs that come with girlhood.

• “Chimera” by Kryzz Gautier
  Exploring obsession and how technology enables us, Chimera tells the story of Kian Zarrido, a talented virtual reality developer who leads a double life after recreating her ex-girlfriend in VR yet continuing her relationship with her fiancée in real life.

• “Cuando Volvimos A La Tierra” by Pablo Riesgo
  A reimagining of the legend of the astronaut and Native American, CVALT is set to take viewers on a mission to Mars through the eyes of Marcel, an ultra-rich man with lofty dreams who encounters two unexpected guests that desire a better life.

  

  McDonald’s Spotlight Dorado

The short films are making their debut amid ongoing underrepresentation of Latinos and Hispanics in the entertainment and film industry. Recent findings from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study, supported by Spotlight Dorado, reveal that less than 5% of directors from major motion pictures between 2007 and 2022 were Hispanic/Latino. By supporting pivotal research and rising storytellers, McDonald’s is helping drive inclusivity while reaffirming its commitment to the diverse communities it serves.