The Zero Hour

Cast

Producers: Carolina Paiz, Rodolfo Cova, Sergio Agüero. Cast: Zapata 666, Amanda Key, Erich Wildpret, Laureano Olivarez, Alejandrao Furth.

Synopsis

The Zero Hour tells the story of La Parca, an assassin that is forced to take a hospital hostage in an attempt to save his wounded girlfriend. The police does not take long to arrive and with them come a circus of media and onlookers. La Parca soon becomes an unlikely national hero. With time running out and what seemed like a perfect plan will end in a frantic culmination where La Parca will be forced to face the mistakes from his past.

Awards

• International Film Festival in Guadalajara (Mexico) Best Film, Best Leading Actor, Best Cinematography.
• Latin Festival of Los Angeles, CA 2011 “Public Award”.
• “Best Director”, Latin American Festival. Santa Cruz, Bolivia, 2011.
• International Film Festival of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Director's Bio

Diego Velasco began his film career as a camera assistant until becoming a director of photography in Los Angeles. He has worked as DP for television channels such as: MTV, TLC, Discovery, Disney and Fox. He also has directed multiple commercials, including one produced for Cox Communications, where he received an ADDY award, one of the most important competitions in the American advertising industry.