Poster for The Birthday Gift

SJSFF 2026

The Birthday Gift

Drama 2026 15 mins USA

Directed by Arianna Ortiz

In this playful, cross cultural family drama, an unexpected guest upends the lives of an Argentine mother and daughter over the course of an intimate birthday dinner one icy Chicago night.

About The Birthday Gift

The Birthday Gift is a 15-minute drama short film from the USA directed by Arianna Ortiz. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Family Matters” program.

Director
Arianna Ortiz
Program
Family Matters
Country
USA
Run time
15 mins
Genre
Drama

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