Short Film 'One Phone Call' Starring Ana K. Cruz Unravels an Unexpected Twist When A Seemingly Harmless ‘Rendezvous’ Becomes a Mission to Save Innocent Lives.

In this role, the lead actress explores both sides of her character - while in the beginning she portrays to be a charming and delightful, nearly naive woman, this stands in direct opposition to the powerful woman she turns into once she reveals her true identity, an assertive and fearless woman who knows she is in control and will go as far as it takes to succeed at her mission saving thousands of innocent lives. 

Ana K. Cruz’s nuanced work in this film derives from the precise preparation for the project and tremendous dedication to her work, “In my approach to acting, it is important to me that I embody the characters I play as the multi-dimensional, complex human beings that we are.”, says the actress about her work. She adds, “With this project particularly, I wanted to dive into the mindset of this incredibly versatile woman whose career is extremely demanding and the stakes are always high. Under the pressing circumstances of the portrayed situation, I wanted to highlight not only her strength, resilience and adaptability, but also the humanity in her. She´s someone who listens and cares, who is tough but knows when to show compassion, and who will go to any lengths to save the lives of innocent people.”. 

Ana's acting skills have been appreciated by the director of the film Francesca Ling as well as her fellow actor Twesh Swain, "Ana brought an authenticity that was transcendent of the page, she could say so much with just a glance or a subtle movement. It made it easy for me to interact and build upon the genuine connection between us as characters and actors as well.”, says Twesh. “I really admire Ana for her hard work and her meticulous approach to acting, it really made filming this project seem like a walk in the park, and the energy she brings to set it not only fun but focused and collaborative, wanting the best possible outcome for the film.”, he adds. “I do have to admit, there were moments where I was a bit scared of her, intimidated to say the least. But I guess that was simply part of her character, and that again speaks for her acting abilities.”, says Twesh laughingly about his experience with Ana on the set of ‘One Phone Call’. 

The short film has gained recognition from festivals such as Crown Wood International Film Festival, where it won two awards, and the Los Angeles Movie Awards, where it received an Honorable Mention. In today’s world of storytelling, where attention spans are becoming shorter and there is a vast array of stories to choose from, ‘One Phone Call’ quintessentially depicts how everything can change from one moment to the next, in a thrilling and suspenseful twist of events between the two actors involved, whose captivating and authentic performances transcend the screen and leave a lasting impression on the audience's thoughts and feelings.

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