Reported by the CT Video Services Film & TV Desk. Published September 25, 2025.
Hartford-born filmmaker Pedro Bermúdez brought a coming-of-age story and local production activity into the city’s Parkville neighborhood.
Mary When You Follow Her is a coming-of-age film directed by Hartford-born filmmaker Pedro Bermúdez and built around an 18-year-old Dominican American protagonist. Production activity and casting focused on Hartford’s Parkville neighborhood in 2025.
A locally rooted story can do more than use a recognizable backdrop. It can create entry points for Connecticut performers, crew, cultural partners, neighborhood businesses, and audiences who rarely see their own communities handled with specificity.
The project’s screening and release plans may continue to evolve. Readers should follow the filmmakers and official project channels for the current schedule.
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