Nicolas Jara

History

Nicolas Jara is a writer, producer, and filmmaker from Mountain View, CA.

Movies

Las plantas de mis abuelos
Director
A grandson explores a vision where queerness and tradition live in harmony through the care of plants and celebration of love.
Employee of the Month
Le médecin du dispensaire
Vincent, a civil servant, has always enjoyed the benefits of his family's status. When the government votes on a massive savings plan, Vincent is pushed out. When he is transferred to the North Pole, he meets Eva and finds love. It's time for him to choose.
Luv, Me
Writer
Thanh, a non-binary gaming and anime nerd, has just discovered their roommate has made them a dating profile, showing a total misunderstanding of their affinity to romantic relationships and sexual intimacy. In the wake of this harrowing conflict, the two friends face a push and pull dilemma as Thanh realizes the only way to stop this is to stand up for themself.
Luv, Me
Producer
Thanh, a non-binary gaming and anime nerd, has just discovered their roommate has made them a dating profile, showing a total misunderstanding of their affinity to romantic relationships and sexual intimacy. In the wake of this harrowing conflict, the two friends face a push and pull dilemma as Thanh realizes the only way to stop this is to stand up for themself.
Luv, Me
Editor
Thanh, a non-binary gaming and anime nerd, has just discovered their roommate has made them a dating profile, showing a total misunderstanding of their affinity to romantic relationships and sexual intimacy. In the wake of this harrowing conflict, the two friends face a push and pull dilemma as Thanh realizes the only way to stop this is to stand up for themself.
Luv, Me
Director
Thanh, a non-binary gaming and anime nerd, has just discovered their roommate has made them a dating profile, showing a total misunderstanding of their affinity to romantic relationships and sexual intimacy. In the wake of this harrowing conflict, the two friends face a push and pull dilemma as Thanh realizes the only way to stop this is to stand up for themself.
The Male Gaze: The Boy Is Mine
Director
We wish to make him ours, to keep and to hold forever - but will the boy reciprocate? And is he everything we expected him to be? In these five tales from the UK, France, Sweden, Mexico and the USA, a variety of characters throw caution to the wind and take their chances on a fleeting moment. The short films are: Uneven [Impar] (2016); Wolves (2016); Johnny (2018); Debut (2016); Guardian (2018).
Guardian
Producer
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.
Guardian
Writer
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.
Guardian
Director
Manuel is a gay Latino teen who lacks guidance and support. Even though his mother, Anna deeply cares for him, she is only able to prove and instill her love through video tapes made from afar. Keeping his sexuality and boyfriend a secret from his homophobic father, Manuel must decide the life he wants to live or end.