The Big Grate

About the Film

The quiet ritual of preparing the pre-Columbian soup pozole unravels into a visceral reflection on Latine identity, memory, and violence in this reimagined take on Martin Scorsese’s early-career short, 'The Big Shave.'

Director: Clark Barclay
Producers: Camila Nalvarte, Kabir Chitre, Clark Barclay

United States // 2025 // Experimental, Horror // Los Shorts
8 minutes

---

About the Filmmaker

Clark Barclay is a filmmaker and educator focused on social documentary and narrative storytelling. He began his career at 18 in Los Angeles, working as a PA, extra, and development intern. After earning a BA in Spanish, he taught 2nd grade in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds an MFA in Screenwriting from UC Riverside. His work has been supported by NALIP and Veterans Affairs and screened at TIFF, NYLFF, and Oaxaca IFF. He teaches film in Northern California.