Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (1971- )

Screenwriter, author and composer, Miguel starts out writing songs in the 90s for Regata, helping establish Spanish Rock as a cultural phenom in the DR.

In 2008, Miguel publishes his first short stories book, Bichán, considered by many a reference in post modern Dominican literature.

His work in the film scene starts right after. His first produced script, La Gunguna, became a game changer in the up and coming Dominican cinema industry, and is, to this day, its most awarded film.

Miguel has won on two occasions the “La Silla National Award” for best screenplay, as well as several national and international awards for his literary work.

Among his filmography as a screenwriter:

  • La Gunguna (2015)

  • Loki 7 (2016)

  • Veneno:Primera Caída (2018)

  • La Musiquita por Dentro (2019)

  • Motel (2021)

  • La República de la Pelota (2022) Limited documentary series

  • Island Naturalist (2021) Limited documentary series.

  • Dale Play (2012) Web series.

  • Capitán Avispa, with Juan Luis Guerra (in post production).

  • Primu (in production).

  • Estrella (in production).

  • Entiérrenlo de Pie (in post production).

  • A Tiro Limpio (in post production).

As an author, his work includes:

  • Bichán, short stories (2008)

  • Vinyl, short stories (2019)

  • Turbulencia, short stories (2021)

  • Las Buenas Costumbres, a novel (2023)

Miguel lives in Santo Domingo, where he currently runs W Room, the first writers room in the Dominican, developing features, documentaries and serial content for the Dominican and international entertainment industry.

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