Luz (pronounced LOOZ) is a romantic drama film of American origin released in 2020. Written and directed by Jon Garcia, who also produced the movie, it features a talented cast including Ernesto Reyes, Jesse Tayeh, Jimmy Garcia, Alma Gloria Garcia, and Lowell Deo. The film made its debut at Miami’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival on August 24, 2020, before being showcased at several other film festivals, including Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, Out on Film, FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival, and Seattle Queer Film Festival. Following its limited theatrical release on March 19, 2021, the movie became available on DVD and various streaming services on April 6, 2021.
| Directed by | Jon Garcia, |
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| Written by | Jon Garcia |
| Produced by | Jon Garcia Michael Repsch Lacy Todd Rodney Washington |
| Starring | Ernesto Reyes, Jesse Tayeh, Jimmy Garcia, Alma Gloria Garcia, Lowell Deo, |
| Cinematography | Sarah Whelden |
| Edited by | Matthew Gift |
| Music by | Jim BrunbergBenjamin LandsverkLiz ViceEdna VazquezChispa y Los ComplicesSkip vonKuskeJon Garcia |
| Production company |
Lake Productions |
| Distributed by | Dark Star Pictures |
| Release date | August 24, 2020 |
| Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |