Who we are
AAFx2 Productions is the creative vision of Dr. Adan A. Fuentes and Adan A. Fuentes III—a dynamic father-and-son duo dedicated to crafting high-quality film projects that inspire, captivate, and resonate.
Dr. Adan A. Fuentes, a trained actor and director turned surgeon, returned to his creative roots as a screenwriter and author in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of storytelling to the team.
Adan A. Fuentes III, a talented filmmaker, complements this partnership with his technical expertise, innovative vision, and dedication to bringing compelling stories to life.
Together, they form a team that blends creativity, experience, and a shared love for film.
Their debut project, "Drowning Above Water," marks the beginning of an exciting journey in filmmaking. This project originated from a friendship that started in 1990 between co-writer Phil Holt and Dr. Fuentes. It has been submitted to prestigious film festivals, and they are eagerly awaiting the results.
PROJECTS
Drowning Above Water is inspired by actual events and follows Dr. Adan Fuentes, a frontline surgeon, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Set in Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, the story reveals the intense struggles of healthcare workers as they face overwhelming challenges.
In the midst of it all, Dr. Fuentes is forced to confront a heartbreaking truth—the life he’s fighting hardest to save is his own.
Dr. Colton Noftz as Dr. Patrick Allan
"What's the point of all of this?" Danny Dix Jr. Scott looks on in the background.
Blinded by the light.
Code in Room 4913
OR scene with Scott, Joey, Adan, and Danny.
Rushing the patient to the Operating Room.
Julie Maxwell, COVID-19 ICU Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Haskell, COVID-19 OR Nurse
Dr. Colton Noftz
Fran Allen, OR COVID-19 Nurse
Fran is deep in prayer during the Code Blue scene in room 4913.
Room 4913 Denise Sprague - COVID-19 RN looks on.
These temporary walls were visible throughout the hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Dr. Noftz and Dr. Fuentes scrub for tracheostomy cases.
The constant COVID-19 media noise plays in the background.
Scott Shiverdecker-COVID-19 OR Nurse
Danny Dix Jr.-COVID-19 Scrub Tech
Dr. Adan Fuentes- COVID-19 Airway Surgeon
Joey Negrelli and Marcus Raffat
Saved another one.
A blood-splattered shield during a tracheostomy surgery.
Joey Negrelli- COVID-19 Certified Nurse Anesthetist
The reality of the storm sets in.
The weight of the world.
Dr. Fuentes
The OR team.
Colton takes direction from Director Adan III.
Makeup Call
DAW Shot #1 OR Scene
Colton in his COVID-19 (PAPR) powered air purifying respirator.
Shoe Covers!
B&W Locker Room Scene
End of shoot with great friends!
Adan's Rig
The viral epicenter.
Scott is deep in prayer.
Joey Negrelli, CRNA
Danny Dix Jr., Scrub Tech
Director Adan III
Adan III silhouette.
Last day of filming...whew.
Adan III
Joey Negrelli B&W
Julie is setting up for the Code.
Julie is ready to start chest compressions during the CODE scene in room 4913.
Room 4913 scene set up.
Denise, Colton, and Marcus are waiting for their call in the wings.
Capturing a close-up of Colton with Fran Allen, RN, in the background.
Dark Depth OR Scene
Final Shot! That's a wrap.
Attaching the lavalier mic.
Our super for the film. He did all the camera work, lighting, sound, and final editing. He truly deserves the credit for this film.
We worked closely to develop minimal sounds. The goal was to seem minimalistic, yet empty and alone.
A fantastic group of people.
Blinded B&W
Based on the feature-length film.
Emotional Fog
