2.21 Filmmaker Interview with Antonina Kerguelén Román

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview director Antonina Kerguelén Román about her short film “¡salsa!” a look at the world of music through the experience of someone who cannot hear. The film will be shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York this June.Listen to hear about how Antonina explored experiencing music as a physical sensation through a character who cannot hear, the decisions that went into the sound design of the film, and her own memories of visiting the coast of Columbia growing up.Books recommended in this episode include:Lights Out in Wonderland by DBC PierreSatanás by Mario MendozaJust Kids by Patty SmithFilms mentioned in this episode include:“¡salsa!” directed by Antonina Kerguelén RománY tu mamá también directed by Alfonso CuarónMemento directed by Christopher NolanTomboy directed by Céline SciammaFight Club directed by David FincherHarry PotterShiva Baby directed by Emma SeligmanFollow Antonina and the film on Instagram @antoninakr and @salsashortfilm.Support the show