Private Project

Conjunto Universal

During a time in which Cuban exiles were seeking refuge in Miami due to the new Castro regime, a talented group of musicians formed a band to keep their musical heritage alive by playing for fellow exiles through dark times as they started a new life in the United States.

  • George V. Lopez
    Director
  • Michael J.L. Mechoso
    Director
  • George V. Lopez
    Writer
  • Johannes Quiles
    Writer
  • Michael J.L. Mechoso
    Writer
  • Johannes Quiles
    Producer
  • Jaime Garcia
    Key Cast
    "Jaime Garcia "
  • Eddy Gual
    Key Cast
    "Eddy Gual "
  • Gustavo Sala
    Key Cast
    "Gustavo "Cubiche" Sala"
  • Mario Abreu
    Key Cast
    "Mario "Polito" Abreu"
  • Michael J.L. Mechoso
    Director of Photography
  • Michael J.L. Mechoso
    Editior
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Conjunto Universal
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Short, Biography
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic Ursa
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Miami Dade College
Director Biography - George V. Lopez, Michael J.L. Mechoso

As a first-time documentary director, George V. Lopez is proud to tell a South Florida story that is unique and filled with the eclectic sounds of his father's native Cuba. It is no surprise that Lopez's expertise lies in sound editing, design and mixing. He has worked in the sound department on more than 10 short films over the last four years. In addition, he worked on feature films and television series such as Bad Boys for Life, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Good Fight. Lopez has also worked on two Suncoast Regional Emmy® Award-winning versions of Video Game Concert for Miami Dade College. Lopez is a recent graduate at Miami Dade College earning a degree in Bachelor of Applied Science in Film, Television and Digital Production.

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