Interview with Director Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh
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Hello Rodrigo tell me something about yourself?
My name is Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh, I am 19 years old and was born in Madrid, Spain then at 5 yrs. old moved to Florida.
Rose M. McVeigh, my mother, is an actress on stage, TV and film (as Porkey's Revenge and Miami Vice) and was the Artistic Director of the Florida Shakespeare Theatre now known as Gables Stage at the B 
iltmore Hotel. Manolo Diaz, my father, was a singer songwriter in the 60's and 70's, wrote music for Los Bravos, then entered the record industry and headed the Latin Grammies.
I give a lot of credit to my parents who always supported my art and creative drive. As a child, I acted in a couple HBO shorts and two features which helped develop my desire and curiosity in film making.
Tell us about your film projects and script writing?
"God Bless America" is my first 16 mm short with cast and crew in a dramatic story. I have shot a documentary about surfers in third world countries which is in post production. I use my past experiences and observations, mixed with imagination and creativity to inspire my artwork and concepts of originality. For me, it is very important to remember that film is an industrial art where you must learn to listen, and work with others creatively and productivity.
Moving into NYC, I began working creatively with Van Alpert, (a hometown friend, an actor, fellow cinema fanatic) and I am glad to say it was worth every second.
We created all types of arts, as guitar playing, canvas making, composing songs on garage band, and writing, writing, writing. We had a great time and wrote a bunch a powerful synopsis, but finally went with "God Bless America."
Which scene in the film did you find to be the most challenging?
The deli scene was very difficult since the agreement between the deli owner and I had soured during the set-up, and he gave us 15 minutes to shoot. The feeling of this scene is supposed to be disturbed and agitated, and the real life situation helped fuel the actors, and is a favorite of mine.
My name is Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh, I am 19 years old and was born in Madrid, Spain then at 5 yrs. old moved to Florida.
Rose M. McVeigh, my mother, is an actress on stage, TV and film (as Porkey's Revenge and Miami Vice) and was the Artistic Director of the Florida Shakespeare Theatre now known as Gables Stage at the B
Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh
Date of Interview: 4/2007I give a lot of credit to my parents who always supported my art and creative drive. As a child, I acted in a couple HBO shorts and two features which helped develop my desire and curiosity in film making.
Tell us about your film projects and script writing?
"God Bless America" is my first 16 mm short with cast and crew in a dramatic story. I have shot a documentary about surfers in third world countries which is in post production. I use my past experiences and observations, mixed with imagination and creativity to inspire my artwork and concepts of originality. For me, it is very important to remember that film is an industrial art where you must learn to listen, and work with others creatively and productivity.
Moving into NYC, I began working creatively with Van Alpert, (a hometown friend, an actor, fellow cinema fanatic) and I am glad to say it was worth every second.
We created all types of arts, as guitar playing, canvas making, composing songs on garage band, and writing, writing, writing. We had a great time and wrote a bunch a powerful synopsis, but finally went with "God Bless America."
Which scene in the film did you find to be the most challenging?
The deli scene was very difficult since the agreement between the deli owner and I had soured during the set-up, and he gave us 15 minutes to shoot. The feeling of this scene is supposed to be disturbed and agitated, and the real life situation helped fuel the actors, and is a favorite of mine.