Filmmaker Statement

Of all the stories I could have told, "Mother's Instinct" emerged from a deeply personal need to explore the emotional complexities of motherhood, sacrifice, and identity. Surrogacy, often viewed through a clinical lens, conceals the profound emotional struggles and moral dilemmas it entails. With this film, I aim to illuminate the raw human experience of surrogacy by delving into the intricate emotional journeys of the characters involved in the process. Inspired by a personal childhood experience—not directly related to surrogacy but profoundly shaping my understanding of motherhood—I wanted to capture the inner conflict of a woman confronting the heart-wrenching reality of relinquishing a child she has carried and nurtured for nine months. Cecilia Rodriguez, the surrogate mother in the film, exemplifies the profound bond between mother and child that transcends contracts and legal obligations. With "Mother's Instinct," I didn't want to make a film simply about surrogacy but a