Santo Domingo, Tú Puedes
A Short Film About Dignity and Decision
The Story
In the streets of Santo Domingo, a delivery motorcyclist faces a decision that thousands make every day: speed up when the light turns red, or wait? This cinematic short film follows a young Dominican worker on his delivery motorcycle, navigating the dense traffic of Avenida 27 de Febrero. When he arrives at a crosswalk just as the light changes from yellow to red, he must choose between time pressure and respect for traffic rules.
The Decision
His decision to stop—even backing up his motorcycle to completely exit the crosswalk—becomes a silent act of integrity. When an elderly woman crosses the street and thanks him with a smile and a thumbs up, that small gesture transforms his time sacrifice into a moment of human connection and moral validation.
Cinematographic Style
Filmed with a social realism aesthetic inspired by the Dardenne brothers and Ken Loach, this short captures the dignity of the urban worker and the small moral decisions that define our character. Combining aerial drone shots, immersive POV perspectives, and documentary cinematography, it presents Santo Domingo with authenticity and respect.
Technical Credits
- Original Concept
- Martin Cross
- Direction & Production
- Carlos Miranda Levy
- Filming & Editing
- Jeysel Perez
- Platforms
- Xperto MediaMax, Google Veo 3, Suno AI
- Cameras (simulated)
- Sony FX6, DJI Inspire 3
- Original Music
- Original composition in Suno AI
Locations
- Avenida 27 de Febrero, Santo Domingo
- Avenida Winston Churchill
- Urban intersections of the National District
The Message
This short film is a tribute to the thousands of Dominicans who navigate our streets every day. Their story reminds us that traffic rules are not obstacles, but protections—and that courtesy on the road creates community, not delay.
Human + AI Production