The Director | Arturo Perez Ramirez

A restless film director and musician, graduated in Madrid, whose expertise comes from over 30 short films. His passions have lead him to event production, screenwriting, music, art direction, painting and poetry, all over the US, Europe and Latin America. Co-founder of Cigarra Expressions, he had a vision of reconciling art and business, going back to simplicity, always emphasizing on content and putting forth love in every project ever done.

The Producer | Daniel Merendoni

An energetic and passionate Producer and Director who brings to Cigarra Expressions his multicultural background and expertise, after living in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Firenze, Italy; Miami and Houston. He has performed in various key positions in TV shows, short films, TV commercials, videos and feature films as Director, 1st ad, 1st and camera op. Also a fluent speaker in English, Spanish and Italian.

The DP | Reinaldo Figueira

Reinaldo graduated in Advertising in 1990 in Caracas, Venezuela starting in the world of photography while working in media. His specialty is photography, obtaining merit from photo set ups, TV commercials, soap operas and films. Reinaldo moved to Miami in 1997; his sensitivity is underlined on each of his photographic projects, becoming an expert in managing the quality and lighting of the image with sharp dedication and professionalism. He is also recognized as an outstanding Director of Photography.

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Roja Espesa | Film Format

An astounding and antagonist screenplay about the essence of Latin American societies’ passion.  Two brothers’ lives simultaneously struggling, belonging to opposed political wings.  Blood, love, politics, infidelity, passion, religion and intrigue clash during the unfortunate scenario in Latin America real life events during the Left wing torture at the National Stadium of Chile led by ruthless dictator Augusto Pinochet.

A film by Director/Screenwritter Arturo Perez Ramirez.

Demo Reel

Underground Diaries | TV Format

More than a show, an unbelievable adventure, a spying eye to a curious world where a group of filmmakers explore the most underground events and hidden places in the world, i.e. burning man, underground parties, isolated communities, secret societies, mystic rituals, and bizarre lifestyles.

New Rising Bands Fest | TV Format

Thirty-two bands, four cities, one winner…
A reality show about a nationwide pop and rock new-band competition and the process of winning and elimination. Consisting of five live festival events in which pre-selected bands will compete and share the stage with an international recognized band. The elimination events would be held in four major Latin metropolitan cities, and the fifth event in the final competition to select the best Latin new band of America.

Yo Esperma | Film Format

A story of inner sexual desires of homosexuality seen through the eyes of lesbian couples, their inner battle with motherhood desired and their approach to change their lives towards evolution.

Script by JC Cano.

Small Biz 101 | TV Format

A reality/documentary show about different small-sized businesses and their hectic business hours, routine and perseverance, all with one thing in common: great winning ideas and strategies. We take a closer look into their struggles and real-life drama, how they make their dreams come true, and their way to survive in ruthless and fast-growing industry.