The Humming Grows is an action short film starring Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz (Cobra Kai) and directed by Aughbar.

Breaking into her sister’s home in an attempt to save her, MMA fighter Jodie realizes she must free her chained niece from both a brutal captor and family secrets as she fights for their escape.

Text screen with credits listing the director as Aughbar and the starring cast including Jeweliana Ramos Ortiz, Cade Shepard, Isla Grace Sosa, and Kendra Liz Blanco.

Festivals & Awards: 37 Festivals, 14 Awards, 9 Nominations

Panic Fest, Official Selection 2025

Chattanooga Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

Charlotte Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

Gen Con Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

Days of the Dead International Film Festival, Award Winner Best Stunts, Best First Time Filmmaker Nomination 2025

WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, Remi Award Winner Silver 2025

Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, Semi-Finalist Award Nomination 2025

Stage 32 Short Film Contest, Finalist 2025

Environmental Media Association, EMA Green Seal for Students 2025


Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, LOLA Award Nomination 2025

Seattle Latino Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

Rome International Film Festival, Sylvia Jury Award Winner for Best Latinx Short 2024

International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

San Antonio Film Festival, Award Nomination 2025

International Thai Film Festival, Award Nomination 2025

Atlanta Horror Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

PopCon International Film Festival, Best Thriller Award Winner 2025

Macon Film Festival, Official Selection 2025


CaribbeanTales International Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

Cobb International Film Festival, Award Winner Best Soundtrack, Best Actress in a Local film 2025

Golden Isles Film Festival, Official Selection 2025


Raleigh Film & Art Festival, Official Selection 2025


Peaberry Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

SCAD Spotlight Showcase, Official Selection 2024


Grand Rapids Comic-Con Film Festival, Official Selection 2024

Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, Honorable Mention for Best Student Film 2025


Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival, Jury Award Winner for Best Score and Best Ensemble Cast, Semi-Finalist for Best Horror 2025


Longleaf Studio Student Film Festival, Jury Award Winner for Best Director, Silver Medal Award Winner 2025


Rising Tide Film Festival, Jury Award Winner for Best Actress, Audience Award Winner for Best Horror 2025


East by Southeast Festival of the Arts, Official Selection 2025


The Art of Movie Making Film Festival, Official Selection 2025


Georgia Student Film Showcase, Award Winner Best Action 2025


Black Cat Picture Show, Official Selection 2025


Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival, Official Selection 2025


Gutterbliss Film Festival, Official Selection 2025


Wicked Realm Film Festival, Award Nomination for Best Director 2025


The First Cut Horror Film Festival, Official Selection 2025

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