A West Side Story Story

A West Side Story Story follows a Puerto Rican theatre director named Carolina (Ana Luz Zambrana). as she attempts to mount an "authentic" version of West Side Story. As things begin to fall apart and her vision collapses, Carolina begins to question whether it was worth trying to reclaim a work that was never intended for her to begin with.

Directed by Aditya Joshi

Written & Produced by Aditya Joshi & Ana Luz Zambrana

Executive Produced by Luis Guzmán

World Premiere - Tribeca Film Festival 2025

West Coast Premiere - HollyShorts Film Festival 2025

Official Selection: Puerto Rican Film Festival, New York Latino Film Festival, Hispanic Heritage Film Festival (Best Short Film), Victory International Film Festival (Nominee: Best Narrative Short, Best Actress, Best Cinematography), International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (Estrella Boricua Award), True Colors Film Festival (Best Actress), International South Asian Film Festival of Canada, Sioux City International Film Festival, CineFest Latino Boston.