Cortometraje animado 2D para la prevención del sicariato en la juventud cuencana

Abstract

"Bala Perdida" is a 2D animated short film designed as a social tool to prevent the rise of "sicariato" among the youth in Cuenca. The project follows the tragic story of Isaac Vázquez, whose life spirals out of control due to his family’s suffocating financial debts. By opting for a non-verbal narrative, the film relies entirely on visual expressiveness to convey Isaac’s desperation without the need for dialogue. The story offers a raw look at the criminal cycle—showing how a perceived financial escape leads to a violent trap with no way out. The protagonist’s eventual murder aims to leave a lasting emotional impact on the viewer. Ultimately, this work exposes the irreversible nature of crime, forcing young people in Cuenca to confront the lethal reality and the high price of entering the underworld.