Poster for Laser-Gato

SJSFF 2026

Laser-Gato

Festival Favorites 2026 22 mins Brazil, UK, USA

Directed by Lucas Acher

After a laser pointer prank goes horribly wrong, a socially anxious teenager spends one chaotic night roaming São Paulo to save his crush’s critically injured cat, as guilt and paranoia push him toward a breaking point.

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About Laser-Gato

Laser-Gato is a 22-minute short film from Brazil, UK, USA directed by Lucas Acher. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Emerging Filmmakers” program.

Director
Lucas Acher
Program
Emerging Filmmakers
Country
Brazil, UK, USA
Run time
22 mins
Genre
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