Laser-Gato
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.
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
- Festival Favorites