2026 FI-Lima Official Selection:  Short Film – Documentary 

Through intimate footage—from car seats to kitchens to weighing the prices of diapers and eggs—we glimpse the personal consequences of policy choices that have dismantled social infrastructure. While Andrea appears to be holding it all together—managing her business while caring for her daughter Eva Luna—that work also wears on Andrea, affecting her financial security and her emotional wellbeing. Inspired by the book “Holding it Together” by Jessica Calarco (who co-produced the short), this film is not just a portrait of individual resilience but a call to recognize how women’s labor maintains the illusion that America can function without robust social support systems. By sharing these stories, we hope to spark conversations about the institutional changes our society desperately needs.

Director(s): Si Boudoin
Writer(s): Si Boudoin
Producer(s): Cameron Kit
Key Cast: Andrea Pando

Country: United States

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Source: FILA