The film was developed as part of the LFI Inclusion Fellowship, a program dedicated to empowering emerging creators with the support of Netflix.

The short film “I F*cking Hate You!”, written and directed by Gabriela Paciel (El Viejo, To Play With Fir), will have a special screening at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) on Thursday, May 29, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The film is produced by Juliana Betancourth of FRACTORY LLC and Sofía Rovaletti, and stars Andrea Archila and Xavier Gonzalez. This dark Western comedy follows Michelle and David, who are on their way to Michelle’s wedding. But when a flat tire leaves them stranded in the desert, long-brewing tensions surface. Still processing a recent loss, their emotional wounds erupt in a visceral confrontation inside an abandoned house — forcing them to fight for their lives and, ultimately, for each other.

The film is an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of grief, rage, and reconciliation, told through a bold lens.

“I’ve always felt that family relationships are incredibly complex and unique — they’re our best friends and our worst enemies. I wanted to explore those complexities in a raw and honest way, but also with humor,” said writer and director Gabriela Paciel.

“I F*cking Hate You!” was developed as part of the LFI Inclusion Fellowship, a program designed to empower emerging creators with the support of Netflix.

“This film is a testament to the power of collaboration and creative sisterhood. Over six months, our trio of women — backed by an exceptional crew, industry mentors, and the support of LFI and Netflix — created something bigger than any one of us. My voice as a filmmaker is rooted in teamwork, growth, and bold creativity,” said producer Juliana Betancourth.

“This is a story about two Latinos, but honestly, it could be anyone’s story, anywhere in the world. As a producer, my approach to uplifting Latinx representation in film and television is by placing Latinos in universal roles that any audience can connect with. My goal is for diversity to feel like the norm, not the exception,” added producer Sofía Rovaletti.

The film also received creative support from associate producer Caffeine.