Project Detail

Juan

An image of a man stood in an American army uniform stood in a door way.
A close up shot of a man sat on a sofa wearing a blue shirt.

Synopsis

Juan Lozano, a successful Elvis impersonator from Merthyr Tydfil, pushed his dedication to the limit by undergoing numerous surgeries to more closely resemble his idol. One of these surgeries has left him nearly blind, leading to the difficult decision to retire his Elvis show. As Juan prepares for his last performance as The King, he reflects on his remarkable 20-year career, celebrating the highs and facing the sacrifices made.
Now, entering his twilight years, Juan is determined to step out of Elvis's shadow and rediscover his true self. After years of writing his own songs, he’s now ready to be recognised as an artist in his own right.
Set against the backdrop of the Welsh valleys, this hopeful film explores themes of identity, the destructive pursuit of perfection, and the resilience found in living with a life-altering disability.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
11 min 35 sec
Director
Callum O'Keefe
Producer
Nan Davies
Executive Producer
Jessica Cobham-Dineen, Yolanda Lee, Jonny Owen
Editor
Sophie Pollock
Director of Photography
Lucas James
Sound
Daffydd Weeks
Composer
Cal Swingler, Louis Borlase
Principal cast
David Juan Lozano, David Lozano, Chris Gorman

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Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

One Wave Films Ltd

Nan Davies
8 Gileston Road
Pontcanna
Cardiff
CF11 9JS

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