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BIO:
Born in California's central coast otherwise known as “the salad bowl of the world” Miguel was raised by two immigrant parents from Mexico. He took an interest in film early on in his life making short films on his Mother’s compact digital camera. His taste in movies would be informed in part by the bootleg DVD’s his Father would bring home.He graduated from a local charter high school that had an emphasis on digital media where he directed and wrote a senior thesis film. He used that experience to continue to develop his craft and knowledge of the medium at the University of Santa Cruz.Post-graduation would see him begin his solo production company, Calaveras Productions.
His work explores a feeling that he’s internalized all his life which is existing in spaces where you don’t believe you belong, but desperately want to be a part of.
William Faulkner is a harp player who's spent over half of his life playing the music of his adopted country, Mexico. Now at 72 he finds himself at a dire point in his life and career as his health falls at a rapid decline.This documentary is not a comprehensive look at his entire life, rather it’s an exploration of an artist in his twilight years who seeks solace in the one thing that has kept him alive all these years, Mariachi music.