Experimental Drama · Fantasy · Romance
7:57 min · Mexico · Shot in Mexico & Japan
7:57 min · Mexico · Shot in Mexico & Japan
Official Selections — Shorts México 2026 · FOTOGENIA 2026
Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2026
Synopsis
After losing the love of his life—a vampire who chose to end his own existence—a young man is consumed by anger, grief and the fear of loving again. Decades later, now a vampire himself, an unexpected connection forces him to confront his repressed desire and self-imposed isolation.
About the film
Independently produced and shot across Mexico City, Baja California Sur and Tokyo, 21:21 combines intimate character-driven storytelling with fantasy and experimental imagery. Pavel Rosas developed the project across writing, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, art direction, costume design and sound.
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Credits
Written & Directed by Pavel Rosas
Produced by Pavel Rosas
Associate Producer Denisse Elizabeth
Cinematography Pavel Rosas
Camera Operators Pavel Rosas, Denisse Elizabeth, Elizabeth Sánchez
Editing Pavel Rosas
Art Direction Pavel Rosas
Costume Design Pavel Rosas
Sound Pavel Rosas
Produced by Pavel Rosas
Associate Producer Denisse Elizabeth
Cinematography Pavel Rosas
Camera Operators Pavel Rosas, Denisse Elizabeth, Elizabeth Sánchez
Editing Pavel Rosas
Art Direction Pavel Rosas
Costume Design Pavel Rosas
Sound Pavel Rosas
Cast
Pavel Rosas — The Vampire / The Lost Lover (voice)
Andrew D. — Andrew
Pavel Rosas — The Vampire / The Lost Lover (voice)
Andrew D. — Andrew
Technical info
21:21
Mexico · 2026 · 7:57 min
Experimental Drama / Fantasy / Romance
English · Spanish Subtitles
Color & Black-and-White
Independent Production
Mexico · 2026 · 7:57 min
Experimental Drama / Fantasy / Romance
English · Spanish Subtitles
Color & Black-and-White
Independent Production
Shot in Mexico City, Baja California Sur and Tokyo.
Private screener available upon request.