About the film

Mia’s family enjoys traditions, but when two school friends arrive for Mia’s twelfth birthday party, they don't think her piñata is cool. Throughout the day, Mia finds it difficult to keep up appearances for both her friends and her family.

About the Filmmaker

Born and raised in Metairie, Stevie Cavalier is a filmmaker and actor who has immersed herself in the process of filmmaking for the past six years. She recently graduated with an MFA in Film Production from The University of New Orleans. Since then she has been working on local films and theatrical productions, as well as teaching film production at Tulane University. Stevie has written, directed, and edited several short films, while also working on numerous others in varying departments. Her passion for filmmaking stems from a driven desire to bring communities together to create art. Stevie is the director and producer of The Piñata. 

Instagram: @stevielynncavalier | steviecavalier.com | YouTube Channel 

Presented by Louisiana Public Broadcasting

Full Credits

Abuela

Estela Colocho

Young Mia

Kyra Kulcher

Erik

Turner Crumbley

Mia

Gracie Silva

Daniela

Anna Watt

Sofia

Madison Harrington

Bevin

Zaila Matthews

Cassidy

Burgan Luther

Cassidy's Mom

Wanda Cavalier

Aunt Nadia

Lizeth Hutchings

Jon

Peter Basden

Sofia's Friend

Adalin Brown

Writer

Stevie Cavalier

Director

Stevie Cavalier

Producer

Stevie Cavalier
Emily Pouillard
Fabiola Andrade

Director of Photography

Ryne Anderson

Production Designer

Laura Duval

Editor

Stevie Cavalier
Grant Lambert

Composer

Samuel Gonzales
Michael Sanders

Camera Operator

Ryne Anderson
Hunter Thomas

1st Assistant Camera

Amy Laws

2nd Assistant Camera

Dustin Foret

DIT

Grant Lambert
Emma McDermott

Still Photographer

Ian DeBautte

Behind-the-Scenes

Clint Sharp

Gaffer

Duane Perfume

Key Grip

Andrew Madden

Grip

Ben Donnellon
William Inderkummen
Joshua E. Joseph
Griffith Goransson

Special Thanks

Wanda and Steven Cavalier
Norine Villarrubia
Regina Rosa
James Roe
Erik Hansen
Laszlo Fulap
Diego Castellanos
Shauna Escott
Carol McCloud
Candy McCloud
St. Matthews UMC
Holly Baudier
Kaitlyn Valls

Blog | Filmmaker Q&A: Stevie Cavalier Looks Back on the Childhood Experience Which Inspired 'The Piñata'

Filmmaker Stevie Cavalier reflects upon the creative process and the real-life inspiration behind her short film "The Piñata."
Blog | Filmmaker Q&A: Stevie Cavalier Looks Back on the Childhood Experience Which Inspired 'The Piñata'