FIFTEEN

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Two best friends preparing for their quinceañera face desire, cruelty, and social pressure – until one girl’s body begins to transform into something monstrous.

Ligia and Mayte are inseparable – two teenage girls counting down to a quinceañera that promises glamour, status, and a new version of themselves. But after a traumatic sexual experience, Ligia’s body begins to change in unsettling ways, turning adolescence into something visceral and terrifying. Blending coming-of-age intimacy with body horror, FIFTEEN explores consent, power, and the fear of growing up in a world that watches, judges, and consumes young women.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
SXSW 2026

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Jack Zagha is a Mexican director, producer, and screenwriter. A graduate of UT Austin, his films GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD, ONE FOR THE ROAD, and WAREHOUSED have screened internationally and received festival recognition. His work blends humor and drama, and has been released theatrically and on platforms such as HBO and Netflix.

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Yossy Zagha is a producer, writer, and director. A UT Austin graduate and award-winning advertising creative, he co-founded Avanti Pictures. His short film YO TAMBIÉN TE QUIERO won the Coral Prize at the Havana Film Festival. As a producer, his credits include WAREHOUSED, CONTAINMENT, and SIN SEÑAS PARTICULARES. His films have earned over 15 Ariel Awards and premiered at festivals including Sundance, San Sebastián, and Morelia.