Tropical Vulture
Synopsis
Tropical Vulture is a cross-generational project which highlights the artistic influences between George Kuchar, a Bay Area legend of independent filmmaking, and Mexican artist Miguel Calderón. Tropical Vulture is an experimental narrative video, co-directed by both artists, and blends Hollywood glamour and drama with an all-too-real life approach, which creates and inspires a counterpoint of unattainable desire against unbearable actuality. The video, shot on location in Acapulco, utilizes a “lo-fi” aesthetic and playful use of nonprofessional actors. Tropical Vulture is entrenched in corruption, tourism, and post-colonialism and it uses a loose narrative to create a portrait of a relationship between student and teacher.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Miguel Calderon, George Kuchar
- Original Title
- Tropical Vulture
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Calderon, George Kuchar
Daniel Wade Gorrell
Allegra Cordero Montezolo, Santiago Martinez Vertíz, Vicky Franco
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Calderon
Director
Daniel Wade Gorrell
Director of Photography
Allegra Cordero Montezolo
Producer
Santiago Martinez Vertíz
Producer
Vicky Franco
Producer
George Kuchar
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tropical Vulture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Vulture
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What is Tropical Vulture about?
Tropical Vulture is a cross-generational project which highlights the artistic influences between George Kuchar, a Bay Area legend of independent filmmaking, and Mexican artist Miguel Calderón. Tropical Vulture is an experimental narrative video, co-directed by both artists, and blends Hollywood glamour and drama with an all-too-real life approach, which creates and inspires a counterpoint of unattainable desire against unbearable actuality. The video, shot on location in Acapulco, utilizes a “lo-fi” aesthetic and playful use of nonprofessional actors. Tropical Vulture is entrenched in corruption, tourism, and post-colonialism and it uses a loose narrative to create a portrait of a relationship between student and teacher.
Who directed Tropical Vulture?
Tropical Vulture was directed by Miguel Calderon, George Kuchar.
Who stars in Tropical Vulture?
The principal cast of Tropical Vulture includes George Kuchar, Cecilia Pelosi, Mauricio Calderon, Elizabeth Gonzalez Hardman, Sarah Fanelli.
When was Tropical Vulture released and how long is it?
Tropical Vulture was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 13m.