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Calabaza

Calabaza is a novela film that evolves around love and regret. Set in the outskirts of Arivaca farmland we follow the drunken character of Calabaza and the interactions he endures with the farm laborers. Filmed at Forever yong Farm in Moyza and Tucson, the film pays homage to old Spanish country music, folklore, and lost memories of old lovers. Music made by Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, including the guitar talents of Hernan Aubert, Manny Ponce, and Victoria Ponce as the Black Rose of the Desert. Filmed during the monsoon season in southern Arizona. All cast and crew are local talent.

  • Adam Nares Norzagaray
    Director
  • Adam Nares Norzagaray
    Writer
  • Adam Nares Norzagaray
    Producer
  • José L Rodriguez
    Key Cast
    "El Jefe"
  • Maribel Jimenez
    Key Cast
    "Mariana"
  • Fausto Olmos Rentería
    Key Cast
    "Calabaza"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Adam Nares Norzagaray

Adam Nares Norzagaray was born in Los Angeles, California in spring of 1986. At a young age his family moved out to Tucson, Arizona.

Adam's first impression of film were the classic silent black and white slap-stick comedies his father showed him as a toddler. The mystery of cinematics let Adam to create home movies with his cousins using VHS cameras and Halloween props. Adam's official introduction into independent film was in the early 2000s, being a production designer and director for several indie film companies in southern Arizona.
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While at Northern Arizona University his hobby for film production grew, learning from his roommates about digital graphic design, video editing, and script writing. In 2008, Adam returned to Tucson, extending his education in digital media technology. Taking his writing passion from his mother, Adam began writing fictional stories in the form of scripts and novels.

Adam created his own video company in 2010, using the pen name Adam Ray. His first films were stop-animation. The following year, Adam created his first live-action experimental thriller Matchbook. He would later make additional independent films each year, collaborating with other filmmakers and inspiring artists who also have a passion for digital film and art.

Adam continues to consult with independent film companies in southern Arizona. He's a supporter for the local art community and is an enthusiast for street art, symbolism, and camera technology. He still does photography and writing.
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He resides in Tucson with his two dogs.

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