Growing Fangs

Val Garcia is a Mexican-American teenager who is part human and part vampire. She struggles to hide her dual nature from both societies until a human best friend arrives at her school for monsters. This unexpected visit forces her to confront her identity and accept the truth about herself.

This short fantasy film was released on May 28, 2021, and was produced by Walt Disney Pictures in the United States. Ann Marie Pace served as both the director and the screenwriter. The cast is led by Keyla Monterroso Mejia in the role of Val Garcia, appearing alongside Cristela Alonzo, Grace Song, Olivia Sullivent, Gilberto Ortiz, and Sean Burgos.

The film has a runtime of 19 minutes and falls within the drama, family, and romance genres. Audience reception is mixed to positive, with a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 214 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 18 votes.