Manuel

Villarreal

Filmmaker Mentorship Program
Season 2

El Colibrí

El Colibrí follows Mia, a young girl living in a motel with her father as they mourn the loss of her mother. When her mother’s last gift to her father, a treasured wooden hummingbird, breaks, Mia becomes determined to repair it.

Embarking on a heartfelt journey through her community, she encounters the mischievous Nacho, the flustered Alba, and the wise Doña Lala, each imparting valuable lessons of resilience and hope. 

As Mia mends the hummingbird, she helps heal her father’s heart
and learns that true healing comes from embracing life’s imperfections.