by Carlos Guadron | Jan 1, 2024 | Salvis Unidos Podcast
In 1991, a Salvadoran man is shot by the police in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC. A community fed up with police brutality and lack of resources rises up. “La Manplesa” tells the story of the uprising and how Salvadoran immigrants made an impact in the nation’s capital via protest, art, and activism. Quique Avilés and Cindy Centeno tell us the history and process behind this art-focused documentary.
by Carlos Guadron | Sep 11, 2023 | Salvis Unidos Podcast
In a world with endless sequels, reboots, and multiverses, Maria makes original, heartfelt films. She directs movies that speak to the Salvadoran experience yet connect to a global audience. We speak about her creative process, her leadership philosophy, easter eggs, and the art of storytelling.
by Carlos Guadron | Jan 24, 2022 | Salvis Unidos Podcast
Two women, two generations, and the common human struggle. Daniel Larios’s short films explore the subtleties of human emotion, memory, and connection. His latest, Superestar, shows us the world of a pop star and a bathroom attendant are not so different after all.
by Carlos Guadron | Jan 25, 2021 | Salvis Unidos Podcast
En el episodio número 17, Ricardo B’atz nos cuenta del proceso para crear “Hoy,” una película independiente en El Salvador. También nos cuenta del reto para encontrar fondos, los que critican la representación negativa del Salvador, y como empezó su carrera en el cine.