Interview: Screenwriter and Filmmaker Javier Solórzano Casarin
For those filmmakers in the pre-production stage on their very first short film or up to their eyeballs in post on their fiftieth feature, Javier's creative journey as a screenwriter and emerging director likely mirrored your experience at some point in time.
From documentaries to commercials to feature films, Javier takes us on a step-by-step retelling of how his love for filmmaking grew into a lifetime passion that has culminated in the upcoming release of his first narrative feature, Adentro, which will debut later this year.
Throughout his career, Javier has written, produced and directed several short films and documentaries, which have screened in various independent film festivals around the world. He created, co-wrote and directed a television series in the thriller genre, titled "Guardia-García" (streaming in Prime Video Mexico and Latin America), in which he was asked to work as the showrunner. His wide range of filmmaking experiences that all contain the same through-line—a passion for storytelling.
In the midst of all these projects, Javier found time to sit down with us and tell his story. So, kick up your heels and enjoy comparing your own creative journey to someone who is walking the same path you are on right now.
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Javier Solorzano Casarin has written, produced and directed several short films and documentaries, which have screened in various independent film festivals around the world. He created, co-wrote and directed a television series in the thriller genre, titled "Guardia-García" in which he also worked as the showrunner. The show is now streaming in Prime Video Mexico and Latin America.
Adentro is his first fiction feature. It will be released later this year.