Poster for ¡Que Suene La Banda!

SJSFF 2026

¡Que Suene La Banda!

Music & Offbeat 2026 22 mins USA

Directed by Jorge Parra Jr.

When a classically trained trombone player, who is preparing for a pivotal college audition is asked to perform with his father’s banda group, it forcesg him to confront the cultural roots he’s tried to keep quiet at his elite private school.

About ¡Que Suene La Banda!

¡Que Suene La Banda! is a 22-minute short film from the USA directed by Jorge Parra Jr.. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Musically Inclined” program.

Director
Jorge Parra Jr.
Program
Musically Inclined
Country
USA
Run time
22 mins
Genre
Music & Offbeat

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