"Birdwatchers" depicts the dying moments of a Spanish conquistador lost, injured, and alone in the wilderness.
Jorge Rubiera made this film in conjunction with Animal Tropical as part of our filmmaker + musician collaboration series for Borscht 7.
writer/director: J.L. Rubiera
producer: J.L. Rubiera
associate producer: Humberto Jose Castello, Sam Bradley
cinematography: J.L. Rubiera
underwater camera: Richard Patterson
editor: J.L. Rubiera
music: Animal Tropical, Thomas Uriarte
location photographer: Gesi Schilliñg
wilderness guide: Bill
music consultant: Kathryn B. Gaubatz, Dr. David Dolata
costumes: Costume World
cast: Jesse Jackson, Roy Hunter, Humberto Jose Castello, Hugo Hernandez, Thomas Uriarte
Jorge Rubiera is a filmmaker and musician living in Miami, FL. His production company is called Swamp Valve Pictures. His band is Can't Stop He is currently working on an original feature film titled Meniscus. He also co-owns a vintage clothing store.
website: jorgerubiera.com