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Verano Amoroso

Based on a true story, “Verano Amoroso” follows two neighbors as they find love in el barrio, La Misión. Their affection and chemistry deepen as they dance closer and closer through the vibrant summer streets. A love letter to San Francisco, Mission District and its history, the film celebrates color, culture, and community through the shared joys of music and dance.

  • Andrea Rodriguez
    Director
    Mujer Maiz, Zumba Fitness Video Game Franchise
  • Asdru Sierra
    Writer
    Lead Singer & Musician, Ozomatli
  • Andrea Rodriguez
    Producer
    Mujer Maiz, Zumba Fitness Video Game Franchise
  • Michael Gonzalez
    Key Cast
    "Jose"
  • Andrea Rodriguez
    Key Cast
    "Lupe"
  • Sara Brink
    Editor
    I am Charlie Walker
  • Amanda Marquez
    Choreographer
    Latin Grammy's
  • Andrea Rodriguez
    Choreographer
    Mujer Maiz, Zumba Fitness Video Game Franchise
  • Beto Lopez
    Director of Photography
    The Big Freeda Documentary
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Verano Amoroso (Summer of Love)
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Genres:
    Romance, Dance
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 26, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • San Francisco
    United States
    October 8, 2023
  • San Francisco
    United States
    October 8, 2023
    Bay Area Premiere
Director Biography - Andrea Rodriguez

Andrea Rodriguez, is an interdisciplinary artist that intersects dance and media to create compelling narratives for film, games, theater and mixed reality. She graduated with a B.A in World Arts and Cultures/Dance Department from UCLA and received her Master of Fine Arts degree from USC, School of Cinematic Arts, Interactive Media Division. Rodriguez, danced professionally in the Viva Navidad Parade at Disney California Adventure with Viver Brasil. She is a Game Producer for the Zumba Fitness Video Games franchise which have sold over 9 million units. Rodriguez, is a recipient of the San Francisco Arts Commission, Individual Artist Grant.(2020 & 2023) She will premiere her full length multimedia dance and theater production "La Rumba No Para," a salsa love story about growing up in San Francisco that is about love, loss and addiction in the fall of 2024.

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