Miami's Indie Film Scene: Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Miami is famous for many things: beaches and clubs perfuse with alcohol, the 'real' housewives, bi-weekly cocaine-driven sex parties, etc...  And while these things are certainly not "bad", per say, they have had the ill effect of diminishing Miami's presence as an artistic and cultural beacon.

What people see when they think Miami (side-boob)

Fortunately, A number of unsung heroes continue to fight this very prejudice by manipulating media with the artistry one only gains from success, failure, and a furious passion for creation. I'm talking about the indie film movement. Case in point: Mupalia Pictures. (see below for website)

Created from the ground up by college students Alex Jaramillo, Steven San Miguel, and Joaquin "Waco" Escobar; Mupalia Pictures represents the epitome of the positive sum game. This is because Mupalia Pictures has committed itself to the advancement of its contemporaries by providing unrivaled, professional quality video production while still earning a substantial profit. The filmmakers, bands, and rappers that have worked with Mupalia then go on to market their own product and, in doing so, Mupalia's production value as well. It is this interwoven network of performers, artists, and producers that strive to break Miami's superficial exterior.

Little by little the efforts of independent film makers in Miami have made a name for this city only to be slandered by shitty ass money hungry movies such as From Justin to Kelly, Bad Boys 1 and 2, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and countless others. Those outside of Miami need to realize that beyond the fake titis lies a core of movie makers unwilling to accept Miami's role as a vacation spot, but rather a cultured contributor to the world of cinema alongside L.A., New York, and Chicago. It is not until the world recognizes the talent born from the sun-scarred streets of Miami that these warriors will stop.

And for that,
Alec gives his Robot Goldfish Stamp of Approval

If you would like more information on Mupalia Productions or view a sample of their work please visit http://mupalia.com/ or contact Alex jaramillo at (305) 807-6891 or jara@mupalia.com