Christopher Piñero Interview: Flipping the Slasher POV in Horror Short Film The Prowler

Cine Geek's Mark Nieves talks with director and writer Christopher Piñero about his horror short film "The Prowler." In this engaging conversation, Christopher shares his journey from studying acting in New York to becoming a filmmaker, the moment that made him drop out of acting class to pursue directing full-time, and his creative decision to flip the traditional slasher point of view on its head.Christopher also discusses the importance of screening films for live audiences, the LA Shorts festival circuit and its Oscar-qualifying significance, the current golden age of horror cinema, and his exciting plans to expand The Prowler into a feature film—which he hopes to shoot in Puerto Rico. Along the way, the two explore the growing short film movement in Puerto Rico and the deep connection between Latino audiences and cinema.Watch "The Prowler" on YouTube and follow Christopher Piñero on Instagram for more of his work.Subscribe to Cine Geek for more exclusive interviews with the filmmakers shaping horror today.