FAMILY
ACTION/ADVENTURE
ASIAN
COMING OF AGE
INDIGENOUS
PERSONAL NARRATIVE
SPORT
YOUTH/TEEN
SHORT
CALIFORNIA PREMIERE

Black Eyes

Australia •  
2025 •  
18 mins

Thirteen-year-old Kharakoz embodies a captivating blend of ancestral traditions and modern influences as she learns the ancient art of eagle hunting. Director: Mateo Arango Guerrero 

SCREENS WITH:
IRON WINTER
Directed by Kasimir Burgess
In Mongolia's harsh winter, two friends embark on a daunting mission to protect 2000 horses. Their journey becomes a test of endurance and a fight to keep ancient customs alive amid a changing landscape. (Australia 2024, 101 min)

Director/s

Mateo Arango Guerrero
Mateo Arango Guerrero

Mateo Arango Guerrero is a Colombian filmmaker based in Melbourne, Australia. He has spent the last eight years crafting a passion for telling stories with a purpose. His dedication extends far beyond mere storytelling. He uses his camera to capture the voices of those often unheard, amplifying the narratives of Indigenous communities and social minorities facing marginalization and injustice. Mateo's work has been showcased in film festivals around the world.

COUNTRY
Australia
YEAR
2025
Premiere
CALIFORNIA premiere
RUNTIME
18 minutes
DIRECTOR/S
Mateo Arango Guerrero
WRITER
Mateo Arango Guerrero
SECTION
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
FORMAT
DCP