OAO is a film opera in which mezzo-soprano Anna Wallace uses cinema as a vehicle to explore generational trauma, casting a spell to be reborn through the filmic medium.
The film will premiere in the Official Selection of
@puntodevistafestival . The project was born from my deep and special friendship with the musician
@anniewonders . It is a love letter to her and to my time in California.
During the making of this piece, we received the help and support of friends such as violinist
@paulinelay , who performs in the film; the children of my beloved highschool friends: Aaron, Valeria, Emma, Ari, Lucía, Mateo, Claudia…; filmmaker
@ryanfromdreamland , who let us use his wonderful Aaton camera and stayed by my side as the best assistant one could ask for;
@richardnovick , who captured Sound on set;
@sotonolongercu , Editor, Sound Designer and poster creator;
@migueline , also in charge of Sound Design;
@softbutt , who performs a small part, let us use her house, and even held some mirrors…;
@penyadaniel , for Sound Mixing; and a beautiful guided meditation by
@landonscaldwell and
@nathanielrussell …among others.
I am forever grateful to everyone who was by our side during the making:
@epfcfilmmobile ,
@berthooveriii ,
@aliciafrancomolina ,
@crismepo ,
@maribelbuenosalas ,
@land_ditta , Brian Allen,
@babythegabe , the lizard Bloodbath, and Sheldon the tortoise.
This is a
@naino____ production, with the support of my trade partner
@jorgecastrillo , and the producers and friends
@jana_juhl &
@l.a.withoutacar 
