Eva Longoria, UnbeliEVAble Entertainment to Executive Produce Jefferson Stein’s Short Film ‘Burros’
““As a Mexican-American from Texas, it is vital that we champion stories like this, which is why I’m thrilled to come on board as executive producer,” said Longoria. “The Mexico-U.S. border crossing is such a complex political flashpoint, but in Jefferson Stein’s short film ‘Burros,’ we see two six-year-old girls: kindred spirits from opposing sides of the border who immediately connect with each other despite having no shared language. ‘Burros’ is touching, sad and inspiring all at the same time, and an important story that needs to be told.””
Tribeca 2021 Interview: Jefferson Stein on Looking for the Silver Linings in “Burros”
“Burros exquisitely conveys a wrenching reality faced by those living on the border every day who can only help those who attempt to cross over so much.”
2021 Tribeca Film Festival Interview: Jefferson Stein Talks Burros (Exclusive)
“One of the most vital ways people can survive in the ever-changing world is by finding true connections, even with people who aren’t part of their societies. That’s certainly the case for the two young protagonists in the new short film, ‘Burros.’”
‘Burros’ Shows The Harsh Realities Of Living By The Border
“The live-action short film premiered at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival; won Best Short at Santa Fe Independent Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival and Arizona International Film Festival.”
Sarasota Film Festival Sets 2022 Slate Including Porcupine and Listening to Kenny G
“Pull out your sandals, because the Sarasota Film Festival has announced its full slate for the 24th annual event. Family on Film: Narrative Shorts BURROS dir. Jefferson Stein (USA), 2021”
Durban International Festival (DIFF) 2022 Program
“What is also noticeable about the short programme is the number of films featuring talented child actors that appear in short films such as Burros, directed by Jefferson Stein”
New York International Children’s Film Festival Announces Its 2022 Festival Winners
“This year’s Festival jury included Uma Thurman, Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, and Kyle MacLahlan, among others. The Oscar®-qualifying Jury Award, live action short went to Burros by Jefferson Stein.”
“It’s amazing in a film that’s less than fifteen minutes long the director, Jefferson Stein, can put so much depth into this story. These two young girls who play Elsa and Ena are amazing actresses. To be so young and have such natural talent is nothing short of amazing.”
NashFilm52: Short Films Reviews
“Expertly crafted by such compelling cinematography and beautiful performances... This film warmed my heart but at the same time decided to stomp on it.”
2022 BISFF Competition Finalists Announced
“This year, a total of 2,548 films from 111 different countries were submitted for the International Competition. Burros by Jefferson Stein – USA” (only American film in the Oscar-qualifying competition)
Rising Stars: Meet Jefferson Stein
“I think continuing to build this team that grows each time we go up to bat creates an evolving but congruent style, feeling, and aesthetic with each film. I love seeing what we’ve made and how it grows and changes with each new project.”
Want To Make a Film? Take These Filmmakers’ Advice
“Take it from these 2021 Tribeca Film Festival honorees who drew from their own experiences to share advice for aspiring filmmakers, from how to take your next steps to planning for a yearslong career.”
Indigenous Film+ Online: Indigenous Media Initiatives
“March is Women’s History Month, and some virtual and television offerings— films and events — are listed below. Miami International Film Festival: Burros Narrative short. US. Jefferson Stein.”
Global Creativity: Here is the Full Short Film Lineup for Tribeca 2020
“The 2020 Best Live Action Short and Best Documentary Short Academy Award® winners The Neighbors' Window and Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) both had their world premieres at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and continue the latest in Tribeca's long tradition of curating shorts that have been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.”
Tribeca Announces Short Film Lineup For 2020 Fest: Organizers Says It’s Still A Go
“The shorts roster for the 19th annual fest has 64 shorts from 20 countries, including 46 world premieres, selected from a record 6,100 submissions, organizers said.”
Live Action Short Oscar Contenders: Human Stories Told Briefly
“These short films explore relationships, struggles and self-identity, incorporating virtual reality, magic and music to craft emotional narratives.
Burros: Tribeca Film Festival 2021 Review
“Seldom do I see a film that reverberates with me, down to the core. Burros, a breathtaking short piece of cinematic art written and directed by Jefferson Stein, is one such title. 10/10”
2023 OSCAR PREDICTIONS – Film Business early predictions for the live-action shortlist
“Every year we predict the OSCAR live action shortlist and over the years we have been pretty accurate. Here are our 2022 predictions for the films we think will make the list on December 21st. Burros directed by Jefferson Stein.”
Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2022: Closing Night Recap
“These young actresses were superb in bringing this story to life. Stein shared that this was the first time anyone in the film was acting and that they were all community members. They sold the parts so well…”
Academy Awards® Qualifying Short Shorts Film Festival & ASIA Has Announced the 2022 Nominees
“Announced on the official website of the festival, over 200 films were selected from out of 5,720 films that were submitted from 126 countries and regions around the world.”
Interview Special: Jefferson Stein: ‘Burros’
“Jefferson Stein reflects on the deeper meaning of life on the US-Mexican border in his dramatic rural drama Burros.”
25th New York International Children’s Film Festival 2022 Screens Great Latin Films at SVA Theatre
“The New York International Children’s Film Festival 2022 (NYICFF) screens Oscar-qualifying children’s films for a variety of ages at the SVA Theatre in Chelsea, Manhattan. Burros is a 2021 short film by Jefferson Stein from the USA”
Nashville Hispanic Chamber celebrates 11 honorees in annual awards
“NAHCC's Best Hispanic Film at Nashville Film Festival Award: "Burros”.”
‘We Are a Film Festival First.’ A Focus on Children Comes Second.
“The New York International Children’s Film Festival returns with a diverse, sophisticated slate, including Richard Linklater’s animated take on the 1969 moon landing.”
Watch Eye-Opening Oscar-Qualifying Film Burros Now
“Burros is a moving and beautiful story. [It] qualified for OSCAR® consideration when it won the Best Live Action Short award at the New York International Children’s Film Festival and has already received many accolades, including the Moonwalker Best Short Award at the Nòt Film Fest.”
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Jefferson Stein Talks Border Story in Short Film Burros | Tribeca 2021 [Exclusive Interview]
“LRM Online’s Gig Patta talked with director-writer Jefferson Stein about his latest short film. We talked about the border stories, perspectives, and presenting this story from the Tohono O’odham Nation.”
Cristina Cacioppo on Serving Up a Variety of Cinematic Refreshments at Nitehawk Shorts Fest
“There is invention and originality abound in the lineup that ranges from… festival favorites such as Annalise Lockhart’s “Inheritance” and Jefferson Stein’s “Burros”.”
Nòt Film Fest’s 2022 Lineup Aims to Make Cinema Indie Again
“Named “The Sundance of Italy” by Mashable Italia and “One of the August events to look out for” by Vanity Fair Italy…BURROS – Jefferson Stein (REGIONAL PREMIERE) – USA.”
39th Busan International Short Film Festival – Competition Finalists Announced
“For the International Competition there was a diverse range of genres submitted. Another noteworthy trend is the rise in the number of films focusing on women’s stories as the subject. Burros by Jefferson Stein – USA”
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival Awards 2021
“The Santa Fe Independent Film Festival's 13th edition screened our largest program to date… Audience Choice – Best Narrative Short… Burros directed by Jefferson Stein.”
Fiscal Spotlight: Displacement, Migration and Multi-Media
“Displacement, migration, immigration—however you want to categorize it, the relocation of groups and individuals specifically for political reasons is the theme uniting the three projects being highlighted in this month’s Fiscal Spotlight.”
SCAD Savannah Film Festival Announces 2022 Award Winners
”Shorts Spotlight: Best of Show, “Burros,” directed by Jefferson Stein”
“Burros takes an elegant approach to smartly communicate the weight and depth to its story. It’s understated and highly effective, by viewing it through such young eyes it takes away the high drama and adds a moving and perceptive quality. 8/10”
Shorts Exclusive: First Teaser for Jefferson Stein’s ‘Burros’
“We have a true contender for Live Action Short Film in Jefferson Stein’s Burros.”
“Burros is a beautiful, moving story of a six-year-old Indigenous girl.”
2021 Sidewalk Film Festival Award Winners
“Best Narrative Short — “Burros” dir. Jefferson Stein.”
“This story is a hard-hitting look into illegal immigration but it also presents the kindness and generosity of people… this is an emotional and very well made short that should be experienced.”
How To Get Your Indie Film Made—According To 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Filmmakers
“It was important to me that we had Tohono O’odham on our crew and in the cast and that we were all making the film together… — Jefferson Stein, Burros”
NYICFF: ‘The Ocean Duck,’ ‘She Dreams at Sunrise, ‘To the Bright Side’ Win Top Prizes
“The Oscar-qualifying New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) announced its 2022 festival winners today (Friday, April 8). Live-action prize winners included Burros by Jefferson Stein (Jury Award).”
Ajyal Jurors to Assess 26 Short Films From Around the World at Festival’s 10th Edition
“Ajyal continues to build a legacy of amplifying important emerging voices and providing a platform of expression that instills hope for the young leaders of tomorrow…Qualifying for the Live Action Short Oscar® at the 95th Academy Awards®, Burros (USA/2021) by Jefferson Stein.”
Tribeca Film Festival: ‘This is our time. This is our show.’
“One wouldn’t have to look far to find the next generation of Indigenous storytellers in the film industry. “A lot of people don’t know what's going on out there,” Wilson said. “We were there before that border was. Our people are on both sides of it — in fact, I have family in Mexico.””
Miami Film Festival Opens, Closes With Oscar Short-Listed Films
“The $5,000 Miami International Short Film Award competition features 18 films. Burros (United States, directed by Jefferson Stein)”
DreamWorks Animated Short, ‘To: Gerard,’ to Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival
“The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival will run April 15 to 26 across New York City and even, for the first time ever, New Jersey. The festival has today also released the rest of its shorts lineup, which you can see below, with all synopses provided by the festival.”
Sarasota Film Festival Announces Full Slate for 24th Annual Event
“The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) announced today the full slate of programming for the 24th edition of the festival… Family on Film: Narrative Shorts BURROS dir. Jefferson Stein (USA), 2021”
Miami Film Festival to Celebrate Global Cinema Including ‘The Good Boss’ and ‘Drive My Car’
“With more than 120 films from 35 countries on display, ranging from features to documentaries to shorts, the event will be filled with premieres and special screenings and events.”
Burros (2021) Tribeca 2021 - Review
“This is a real gem of a short. It’s a lovely and bittersweet tale about how we connect. It’s a beautifully acted story about two little girls who will steal your heart and never give it back.”
The 19th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival Award Winners
“It is always challenging to choose awards but this was an especially difficult year,” said Programming Director Andre Seward. “All of the films in our program are amazing. That being said, we want to highlight the handful of films that made the biggest impression on us… Outstanding Ensemble Cast:
Cast of Burros directed by Jefferson Stein, produced by Liz Cardenas, Russell Sheaffer.”
