Journalist-Focused Short Films : The Shooting

‘The Shooting’ is not just a film — it’s a stark wake-up call. Created by Artículo 19 Mexico in collaboration with Grey México and Oriental Films, this powerful short redefines the meaning of ‘shooting’ by contrasting the tools of violence and truth: a gun and a camera.

Set in one of the most perilous environments for journalists, the film visually captures a chilling standoff — organized crime figures firing bullets while journalists capture evidence through their lenses. Directed by Yupi Segura and Charlie Gutiérrez, the four-minute piece highlights the deadly risks taken by those who report from the frontlines of corruption, conflict, and crime.

With more than 200 journalists murdered or disappeared in Mexico since 2000 and 98% of these crimes going unpunished, The Shooting is a timely and urgent call to action. Released in conjunction with the International Day for the Right to the Truth, the campaign encourages global audiences to stand with journalists who risk everything to reveal it.

Image Credit: Article 19 Mexico