Mike Cuenca is a Cuban-American film director,[1][2][3][4][5] producer,[6][7] screenwriter,[8] editor[9] and musician.[10][11] He was born in Westminster, California. He began directing in 2008 and has worked on feature films, shorts and music videos.[12][13]
Mike Cuenca | |
|---|---|
| Born | Westminster, CA |
| Nationality | Cuban American |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, musician |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Filmography
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edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Jerry Powell & the Delusions of Grandeur | Director, writer, co-producer, editor |
| 2012 | By the Wayside | Director, story, co-producer, editor, actor |
| 2018–2024 | Boys About Town Quartet | Director, writer, producer, editor |
| 2020 | I'll Be Around | Director, co-writer, producer, editor, composer, actor[14][15][16] |
| 2021 | Like a Dirty French Novel | Director, co-writer, producer, editor, composer, actor[17] |
| 2024 | Watch Them Come Blood | Director, co-writer, producer, editor, composer, actor |
| 2024 | Odium for Ardor | Director, writer, producer, editor, composer, actor |
| 2024 | In the Ditch | Director, co-writer, producer, editor, composer, |
Shorts
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Scenes from Oblivion | Director, writer, producer, editor |
| 2012 | Sad Bastard Hero | Director, story, co-producer, editor |
Music Videos
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Spirit Vine, "Cold Living" | Director, editor |
| 2014 | Dignitary, "Demon Beside Me" | Director, editor, performer, composer |
| 2015 | Dignitary, "Destiny's False Turn" | Director, editor, performer, composer |
| 2016 | Dignitary, "Bricella's Highway" | Director, editor, performer, composer |
| 2018 | Illuminati Sex Party, "Meat New People" | Director, editor |
References
edit- ^ Stories, Local. "Conversations with Mike Cuenca – Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "L.A. Filmmakers Score Big At Yonkers Festival". Yonkers Daily Voice. August 1, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "STEREO EMBERS EXCLUSIVE: Former Dignitary frontman / filmmaker Mike Cuenca debuts first track from new band Some Daggers Wear Red". Stereo Embers Magazine. October 9, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ FM, Player, Mike Cuenca, Filmmaker (Film, I'LL BE AROUND- Comedy | Drama | Music, 2020), retrieved September 12, 2022
- ^ Baker, Taryll (April 24, 2020). "Jerry Powell and the Delusions of Grandeur – Indie Film Review". UK Film Review. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ MANIA, MOVIES and (July 27, 2021). "LIKE A DIRTY FRENCH NOVEL (2021) Reviews of retro grindhouse noir flick". MOVIES and MANIA. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "LA Based Filmmaker Michael Cuenca Campaigns for Upcoming Epic Film — LivebyMusic". December 17, 2019. Archived from the original on December 17, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "TRAILER PREMIERE FOR LIKE A DIRTY FRENCH NOVEL". Horror Society. July 27, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ elias, debbie lynn (June 30, 2020). "Behind The Lens Radio Show – 06/29/2020 with guests MICHAEL CUENCA and ROD LURIE". Behind The Lens Online. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ Daugherty, Hollie (March 15, 2016). "Dignitary – "Quite Like You" (single premiere)". The Revue. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "Let's Take Five: An interview with Dignitary | Mix It All Up". mixitallup.com. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "Meet Mike Cuenca: Writer & Director". SHOUTOUT LA. May 13, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ Jenni Powell. 'Oblivion': Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll and Lots of F-Bombs'
- ^ "NEWS: Info on and crowd-funding for post-punk music fest movie I'll Be Around". The Big Takeover. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ Pearis, Bill. "J Mascis, Jonah Ray, mems of Adolescents, D.I. & more in new music fest-themed comedy movie". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ post-punk.com (September 1, 2020). ""I'll Be Around"—An Indie Film about Bands at a Post-Punk Festival". Post-Punk.com. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Rocco T. (July 27, 2021). ""Like A Dirty French Novel" To Hold Festival Premiere This August". Rue Morgue. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
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