Becoming Vera
8.4
“A young pianist battles poverty and her own insecurities to find a future in the world of Latin Jazz.”
In Miami, 18-year-old pianist Vera, a foster child aging out of the system, struggles to pursue her passion for Latin Jazz amidst poverty and exploitation. After landing a freelance job painting a music studio, she impresses Hector, the studio owner and music producer, who offers her a chance to compose. However, Hector exploits her talent, stealing her composition for his own gain. Faced with betrayal and self-doubt, Vera almost gives up her dream. But with determination and the support of friends, she finds her voice and takes one final step toward a future in Latin Jazz, proving that anything is possible with resilience and self-belief.
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Raquel Lebish
Vera
Gabriel Diehl
Hector
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Nicolas Pozo
Jake
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Mikaela Monet
Ellen
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Brandon Williams
Daniel
Phillip Andre Botello
Ariel
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Stuart G Murphy
Anton
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Victoria Fraunberger
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JD Driskill
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Lonnie Jackson
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Sergio Vizuete Director · Rita Villarroel Gomez Production designer Jamie Zhao Costume designer
United States release March 16, 2025 · Produced in United States · Production Incandescent Films
Production
Cascabel Films
Production
Incandescent Films
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · March 16, 2025
Premiere · Cinequest Film Festival
Spain
March 21, 2026 · Premiere · Marere Film Festival
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