Rat Rod

Directed by Carly Jakins, Jared Jakins · Starring Jorge Ramirez · 2025

Jorge Ramirez is a mechanic in rural Utah. His story of immigration and his love for motors become a reflection on life, death and finding belonging somewhere new.

An award-winning portrait that turns grease, engines and a mechanic's life into something quietly profound.

This award-winning short film follows Jorge Ramirez, a mechanic in rural Utah whose story of immigration and love for motors becomes a moving reflection on life, death, and what it means to find belonging in a new place.

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