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World Cinema HistoryAuthor: Eric Trommater
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Miguel Ángel Ferrer | An Outlaw Filmmaker's Journey
Episode 3
Saturday, 31 January, 2026
In this installment of World Cinema History, we move from the historical Road to Godard into the contemporary trenches of independent cinema. We are joined by writer-director Miguel Ángel Ferrer, whose film The Shadow of the Sun—Venezuela’s 2023 Oscar entry—is a study of survival and using your dreams as a roadmap to becoming your best self.The Roundtable Discussion:Bypassing the Permission Slip: Miguel details the conviction required to walk across the Colombian-Venezuelan border on foot to reach his own set after his funding vanished mid-shoot.The Short Film Lineage: We trace Miguel’s stylistic development through his short films, deMonica and Innocent Attraction. The panel discusses how these earlier works established the visual frequency and Outlaw spirit that define his current feature work.The Unconscious Heritage of Resistance: We discuss Glauber Rocha and the Aesthetics of Hunger, exploring how Miguel captured the natural light and resilience of Venezuela while avoiding the heavily packaged traps of "poverty porn."Authentic Frequency: A look at the documentary eye required to bridge the gap between professional actors and raw newcomers like Anyelo Lopez.The Peer-to-Peer Interrogation: Jennifer Trujillo, Nicole de Meneses, and Sila Blume join Eric to discuss the evolution of Miguel’s shorts, the ethics of self-financing, and the point of no return on an independent set.The Historical Bridge:Host Eric Trommater synthesizes these modern guerrilla hacks with the legacy of Jean-Luc Godard and Italian Neorealism, proving that while the technology changes, the Outlaw contract between the filmmaker and the truth remains the same.Support the Signal:Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club. Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include bonus episodes, attending live recordings, and future exclusive perks. Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistoryCHAPTERS0:00 Introducing Miguel Ángel Ferrer: An Outlaw Filmmaker's Journey1:59 Miguel's Conviction: Self-Financing 'The Shadow of the Sun'4:51 Achieving High Quality on a Micro-Budget with Community Support7:27 Anamorphic Lenses & Natural Light: Capturing Venezuela's Landscape14:21 From Nat Geo to Outlaw: Ingenuity on an 18-Day Shoot26:25 The Authentic Performance: Discovering Anyelo Lopez for the Film34:11 Resilience, Not Victimhood: Navigating the Aesthetics of Hunger46:47 Miguel's Philosophy: Becoming Your Best Self Through Filmmaking49:48 From 'deMonica' to Feature: Stylistic Development & Unheard Music57:26 Nuance & Acceptance: Alex's Journey of Self-Discovery1:10:18 Badass Women & The Thrilling Future of the 'deMonica' Feature1:18:38 Exploring Faith, Science, and Humanity in Miguel's Films1:22:41 The Legacy of Outlaw Filmmaking & World Cinema History's FutureMusic Clips Used:Alma Llanera: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alma_Llanera_-_Instrumental_al_arpa.oggNouth by Jazz B White: https://youtu.be/sB6jXSr7_wQSavfk Dramatic and Epic Music: https://youtu.be/XuVK1TSTt6cSpace Ambience by Alexander Nakarada: https://creatorchords.comINFINITY Epic Futuristic Space Theme: https://youtu.be/4F7sdy2rZwsAmbient Atmosphere: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfP6i5T0-DkIpo7FRcofaXJ0RMIZnQx7MPublic Domain African Music: https://youtu.be/cJjk5aVze1c"African Royalty" by The Free Cat https://youtu.be/cJjk5aVze1c Connect With Us:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehistApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmAX (Twitter): @etrommaterNext: We begin our celebration of Black History Month with Touki Bouki.
