I am a writer, director, and producer from Colombia, and the USA is also home to me. I wrote and directed Alix, available on Amazon prime, Google and Apple . Join me for a conversation about making movies on an international scale!
PS: I’ll be traveling all day on Wednesday, March 19th, but I’ll do my best to answer questions that evening and Thursday morning.
More about me-
Ana Maria Hermida is a Colombian filmmaker based in Los Angeles whose work blends heartfelt drama, fantasy, and magic realism. She first gained recognition with La Luciérnaga (The Firefly), inspired by the loss of her brother, which won multiple awards and screened at international festivals before being acquired by Netflix. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in NYC, she received early acclaim for her short film El Elefante Rojo. Committed to telling powerful stories rooted in her homeland, she recently released Alix, a film about a child soldier in Colombia, now available on Amazon Prime and other platforms.
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Thank you Ana Maria Hermida for replying to us and I loved your advice for female filmmakers. Thank you and I am cheering for you :)) Gracias.
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I have a full feature set in Colombia that could get government support as it is set around historical locations. Interested?
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Hi Ana Maria,
Thank you so much for your insightful answer! I really appreciate your advice, especially about focusing on universal themes and the importance of strong visuals. I’ll definitely keep tha...
Expand commentHi Ana Maria,
Thank you so much for your insightful answer! I really appreciate your advice, especially about focusing on universal themes and the importance of strong visuals. I’ll definitely keep that in mind as I refine Nino and eventually translate it.
I also loved what you said about magical realism—how it allows us to amplify emotions and explore deeper truths. That resonates a lot with the storytelling approach I’m working on.
I’ll keep working on my screenplay and structuring my pitch package as well. Thanks again for your time and wisdom! Hope to connect again in the future.
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Ana Maria Hermida, your answer(s) is/are most appreciated.
With reports of filmmakers and generally creatives being confronted with scenarios even attacked up to recent times, it is certainly welcomed...
Expand commentAna Maria Hermida, your answer(s) is/are most appreciated.
With reports of filmmakers and generally creatives being confronted with scenarios even attacked up to recent times, it is certainly welcomed to see your response to collaborations with Anthropologists, as I myself have halted to some extent and diverted attention with production in consideration also to involve investors and collaborators for assessment. I’m presently preparing a post for the “Your Stage Lounge” to get response on the subject(s) therefore this post is significant with relevant matters and therefore your answer(s) is of considerable excellent timing and essence.
Collectively the questions together with answers certainly enhances and contributes to the subject(s)
The entire post is certainly just superb with composition! Congratulations and I’m thankful for this AMA!
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Ana Maria Hermida Ana, thanks for your answer. I love the way the Universe imposes itself on our intentions. Well done for being so flexible about the fantasy/magical realism element. I think you craf...
Expand commentAna Maria Hermida Ana, thanks for your answer. I love the way the Universe imposes itself on our intentions. Well done for being so flexible about the fantasy/magical realism element. I think you crafted a great balance between those harsh realities and the fantasy elements.