Director's Works
Sonido Gallo Negro ft Sylvie Henry, YANGA Amaury Barrera, Audrey Del Piccolo
Amaury Barrera is a young film director born and raised in Mexico City, with a passion for narrative and emotion in each of his pieces, he seeks to give life to new ways of telling through his visual universe.
Amaury's work is deeply rooted in his interest for his Mexican Mesoamerican heritage, which plays a central role in his exploration of contemporary society. Through themes such as identity, heritage, dreams, and territory, his films reveal the complex interplay between tradition and modernity, evoking our deepest emotions, illusions and vulnerabilities.
He has a degree in Communication Studies from the Ibero-American University of Mexico City, in addition to specializations in fashion photography and still photography from the Academy of Visual Arts (AAVI), and creative writing from the Mexican School of Writers. In his short career, and with only one year and a half in the industry he is the winner of two prestigious awards: Best New Talent Director at Círculo Creativo México (2024) and Best New Director at Cíclope Latino (2024). Making him one of the most promising talents of Latin America and his generation.
With his short career he has already worked with brands such as Victoria, Don Julio, NBA, Corona and Jumex.
Co-director Audrey Del Piccolo is a young manager and audiovisual artist. She is originally from France and has lived in Mexico for 11 years. She has been interested in researching and delving into the Mexican context and reality, from the raw perspective of our daily life as a society. She has deepened her research into Afro-Mexicanism, a reflection of this in her photographs and now the co-direction of the videoclip/documentary Yanga.
A graduate of camera and editing from the Ecole Supérieure des Métiers de l’image, Paris, France, she worked for 3 years as a camera operator for Universal Music.
In "Yanga," a young woman embarks on a transformative journey along the Oaxacan coast, where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur. As she navigates her personal landscape of pain and loss, she discovers a vibrant ritualistic world that intertwines her experiences with the legacy of Yanga, the first liberator of African slaves in Mexico and America.
Through the rhythmic pulse of cumbia, the film explores themes of resilience, identity, and the struggle for freedom. The spirit of Yanga serves as a guiding force, illuminating the strength found in community and the enduring quest for liberation. As the protagonist immerses herself in this rich cultural tapestry, she learns to embrace life’s complexities, finding hope and vitality amidst the shadows of history.
"Yanga" is a celebration of heritage and an homage to those who fought for justice, to the afromexican communities around the country.
