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Diego San José, Scriptwriter for Spanish Film & TV
Describe her work in one word: Effectiveness.
Oyuki and I met in 2001 in Guadalajara (Mexico) at the start of the preparation of the fiction short film NO TEMAS (Be Not Afraid). She took care of the production and management of this film production from its conception to its premiere.
The cooperation between us worked very well. We were able to carry out the project in a context where it was not so common to have this type of initiative. A great crew was put together, and the production took care of all the negotiations with the university, trademark sponsorships, promotion in media, etc. When I think about the experience, I believe the most reasonable thing would have been to stop before the short film was made but instead, it was recorded. Creatively, it was the first experience for many of us, and of course, this “baptism” implied all natural imperfections.
Oyuki has many great qualities; she has a fantastic ability for organization and an unwavering discipline. During the filmmaking, she served as an engine that motivated and intimidated at the same time. I think if the crew never threw in the towel, it wasn’t because they didn’t want to, but because she wouldn’t have allowed us to.