Resumen :
En esta memoria detallo mi experiencia como directora de producción del cortometraje “Don
Kikote de San Juan”, un proyecto que comencé de manera inesperada. Inicialmente,
Alejandro Martínez, el director, me contactó para interpretar a un personaje secundario, pero
pronto me di cuenta de que la magn... Ver más
In this report, I detail my experience as the production manager of the short film “Don Kikote
de San Juan”, a project I became involved in unexpectedly. Initially, Alejandro Martínez, the
director, contacted me to play a secondary character, but I soon realized that the magnitude
of the project required much more work and organization than he had anticipated. That’s
when I decided to take on the role of production manager to help bring this piece to life, a
contemporary adaptation of Don Quijote de la Mancha.
The short film features two main characters, Kiko Chicote and Paco Sánchez, who reflect
elements of Alejandro's personal life and surroundings. Throughout the production process, I was involved not only in the organization and management of the project but also in the
scriptwriting, contributing creative ideas and taking on additional roles such as scriptwriter
and, at times, camera operator and director for specific scenes.
One of the main challenges we faced was the lack of time for pre-production. We had a very
tight schedule, which forced us to improvise in several areas such as the technical script and
the shooting plan. Moreover, due to the team’s inexperience and the shortage of resources, I
took on tasks ranging from organizing schedules to solving technical problems, like the lack
of proper equipment and sound issues, which lengthened and complicated the entire
process.
Despite the numerous challenges during filming, particularly due to the absence of
professional actors and the use of limited technical equipment, we managed to complete the
short film in time to submit it to the San Juan Short Film Festival, although it was not
accepted. Later, we continued seeking opportunities in other festivals such as the Alfaz del Pi
Short Film Competition, the U22 Festival, and Lazos, though without success.
Despite the setbacks, this project provided me with valuable experience in production
management and direction. I learned the importance of thorough prior planning and the
necessity of having a complete and specialized team. It was also an opportunity to develop
skills in assertive communication and problem-solving under pressure. Although the short
film has not yet reached its full potential, the experience of working on Don Kikote de San
Juan has been one of the most enriching projects of my career thus far, both professionally
and personally.
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