The 15 Candles Directed by Carla Forte What begins as a celebration turns into something far more unsettling. A surreal quinceañera staged for a 60-year-old salon owner blurs affection and cruelty—unraveling power, identity, and the fragile lines between family and control. Sharp, absurd, and deeply human, The 15 Candles is a biting social satire that lingers long after the party ends. ✨ shortfilmsah #FilmGate #FemmeDirectorsFestival #WomenInFilm #MiamiFilm #IndependentFilm LatinxStories