Nicandro Diz and the Production of a TV Series Contra Viento y Marea [Against Wind and Tide] Colima 2004-2005

The 2005 production of the TV series Contra Viento y Marea (Against Wind & Tide) on Televisa was aired amidst debate over the government of Colima's support of its production in order to encourage tourism to Colima. In this study of production of & reception to this series, Covarrubias...

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Published inEstudios sobre las culturas contemporáneas Vol. 11; no. 22; pp. 335 - 350
Main Authors Uribe Alvarado, Ana B, Covarrubias, Karla Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published 01.12.2005
Subjects
Decision Making
Mexico
Natural Environment
Television
Tourism
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Summary:The 2005 production of the TV series Contra Viento y Marea (Against Wind & Tide) on Televisa was aired amidst debate over the government of Colima's support of its production in order to encourage tourism to Colima. In this study of production of & reception to this series, Covarrubias & Uribe (2005) interviewed 120 producers, directors, & others, & conducted focus groups with consumers. In their interview with the executive producer Nicandro Diaz Gonzalez, he describes his initial contact with Televisa, his work under Valentin Pimstein, & other personalities at Televisa. He explains the reasons for choosing Colima for the series, support they received from the Colima government, & problems encountered in costs & production. Diaz would like to become a major series producer. The interviewers discuss the culture of improvisation that needs to be in place when shooting on natural sites. References. M. Pflum
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ISSN:1405-2210