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VERTICAL

By Maryam PIRBAND

CALIFORNIA PICTURES - as SALES All rights, World / DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, Airline, World

Thriller - Completed 2025

Every 100 years, a member of the Yayauqui family needs to sacrifice a human at the altar to prevent the end of the world. It's Rita's turn.

Festivals
& Awards

Santa Clarita International Film Festival 2024

Official Selection

Silicon Beach Film Festival 2024

WINNER - Best International Feature Film

- Year of production
- 2025
- Genres
- Thriller, Action/Adventure
- Countries
- MEXICO, USA
- Languages
- SPANISH
- Duration
- 110 mn
- Director(s)
- Maryam PIRBAND
- Writer(s)
- Rubén ARNAIZ
- Cast
- Carolina SEGURA GALLARDO, Patricia PALMER, Steven DASZ, Andrew DASZ, Joshua TORRESVALLE
- Producer(s)
- Andrew DASZ, Reza MOUSSAVY, Monique R. WHITE (CALIFORNIA PICTURES)
- Synopsis
- Prepare to be captivated by the latest cinematic masterpiece from acclaimed director Maryam Pirband. Shot in Leon Guanajuato Mexico Showcases Unique Locations and Stunning Visual Effects. "VERTICAL" is an action-packed adventure that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats as they embark on a journey to prevent the end of the world.In "VERTICAL," every 100 years, a member of the Yayauqui family is tasked with sacrificing a human at the altar to avert the impending apocalypse. This time, it's Rita's turn. Played by the talented [Carolina Segura Gallardo], Rita finds herself thrust into a world of danger and uncertainty as she must navigate the treacherous Vertical Zone, where a terrifying monster resides.Despite her initial disbelief, Rita is compelled to accept the mission due to her desperate need for money to reunite with her daughter. What starts as a TV stunt and adventure show quickly becomes a life-or-death situation as Rita races against time to fulfill her duty and save humanity from destruction.