THE COMPATRIOTS
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Undocumented, gay, and facing deportation, Javi reunites with his estranged best friend, Hunter—a loudmouthed bachelor craving connection. Together, they fight to keep Javi in the only country he’s ever known.
Starring Rafael Silva and Denis Shepherd
Written and Directed by Spencer Cohen
In this gritty crime thriller, Rafael Silva shares the screen with Will Price, John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, and Steve Buscemi in a high‑stakes chase through New York City. When a theft goes awry, a veteran pickpocket must navigate danger, betrayal, and cunning rivals to reclaim what was lost.
Directed by Noah Segan
Rafael Silva stars as Javi, an undocumented immigrant on the brink of deportation. When he reconnects with his estranged best friend Hunter, played by Denis Shepherd, they risk everything to keep Javi in the only country he has ever called home.
Directed by Spencer Cohen
A stellar cast with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Timothée Chalamet and more, Rafael Silva plays Mathew, a NASA scientist trying to make sense of the approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.
Directed by Adam McKay
LGBTQ+ representation takes center stage in this heartwarming modern fairytale. Rafael Silva shares the screen with Jillian Bell as they explore what families can look like today.
Directed by Sharon Maguire
In this reflective drama, Rafael Silva appears as Patrick in the adaptation of Jim Crace’s novel about a mid‑life couple seeking to rekindle their marriage by returning to the place where they first fell in love, only to confront life’s fragile beauty and sudden loss. He shares the screen with Elizabeth Marvel, Linus Roache, and Kathryn Erbe.
Directed by John Meyers
In this timely classic, Rafael Silva portrays a Portuguese immigrant navigating 1860s New York City. He shares the screen with Saoirse Ronan, four-time Academy Award nominee, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet, and Louis Garrel. A story of family, ambition, and the struggles of finding one’s place in the world.
Directed by Greta Gerwig
Rafael Silva and Patrick Vincent Curran star as Carlos and Clyde, two cowboys in 1872 New Mexico Territory, passing the time with a nightly campfire routine. Long before the internet or television, stories were shared under the stars. But what kind of tales did cowboys tell after a hard day’s work?
Directed by Josh Kirk
In this comedy short, Rafael Silva appears as Jordan, one of the many dates for Andrea (Nicole A. Davis) as she and her best friend Molly (Liz Eng) are determined to find their perfect plus-one for their friend’s wedding.
Directed by David J. Curtis & Katelyn Grace Reddy
In this drama-mystery short, Rafael Silva stars as Daniel, a possessive boyfriend whose world unravels in desperation. After a traumatic incident, Nader (Fady Demian) flees New York for Boston and moves in with three strangers. As past demons resurface, Raquel (Tanya Avendaño Stockler) becomes entwined in his journey.
Directed by Youssef Hesham
In this heartfelt short film, Rafael Silva stars as Gabe, the older brother of Tony (Joseann Tejeda), a Latino poet navigating his artistic pursuits and family obligations.
Directed by Steven Luna
Rafael Silva stars as George in Our Town by Thornton Wilder. He shares the stage with Elena Toppo as Emily and a stellar ensemble cast in this timeless story of love, loss, and life’s fleeting moments.
Directed by Melissa Bernstein
Rafael Silva as Mictlantecuhtli, Paola Ferrer as Quetzalcóatl, and Jessibel Falcon as Luisa Isabel Sanchez-Rosalba bring La Llorona or The Weeping Woman to life, a new play by Gabriela Tovar-Borghini exploring love, migration, and the lasting pain of broken immigration systems.
Directed by Shai Vaknine
In Dracula by Steven Dietz, adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker, Rafael Silva plays Dr. John Seward. He shares the stage with Jessibel Falcon as Lucy Westenra and an ensemble cast in an intimate staging filled with suspense and psychological tension.
Directed by Melissa Bernstein












BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE
& EMERGING NEW ENGLAND FILMMAKER
at Woods Hole Film Festival
In August 2024, The Compatriots won Best Narrative Feature at the Woods Hole Film Festival, solidifying its impact as a standout film. Director Spencer Cohen was honored as Emerging New England Filmmaker for his bold vision.