Becoming Vera (2025)
A young pianist battles poverty and her own insecurities to find a future in the world of Latin Jazz.
87 min
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.
- Release date
- March 16, 2025
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Raquel Lebish as Vera
- Nicolas Pozo as Jake
- Brandon Williams as Daniel
- Mikaela Monet as Ellen Rivera
- Gabriel Diehl as Hector
- Phillip Andre Botello as Ariel
- Victoria Fraunberger as Young Lady
- JD Driskill as Landlord
- Stuart G Murphy as Anton
- Lonnie Jackson as Liquor Store Owner
Crew
- Sergio Vizuete · Director
- Sergio Vizuete · Writer
- Yuchuan Cao · Producer
- Jiarui Guo · Producer
- Sergio Vizuete · Producer
- Pancho Burgos-Goizueta · Composer
- Arturo Vasquez · Cinematographer
- Sergio Vizuete · Editor
- Rita Villarroel Gomez · Production designer