

Unscripted Podcast with Jeremy Rivera: The Conversation Breakdown
Jeremy: "Interesting. you know, you wrote a script. Did the first movie that you made was that self-produced? you have somebody else come up with the script or you come up with the script and direct produce, act, all of the above?"
Vega: "So I wrote, directed and produced. I had a friend of mine who, a friend of mine from elementary school who invested in the project by not charging us for the location. So he gave us access to his whole basement for the whole film. so that was, that was really helpful. I had a lot of other resources, plus the money that I spent.

ECW EXCLUSIVE: Indie Filmmakers Share Their Secrets With The Wire
Vega Montañez’s journey into indie filmmaking was never a deliberate pursuit but rather a natural progression from his passion for storytelling. He views independent cinema as a crucial phase in a filmmaker’s career rather than the final destination.

Amazon Prime’s November Hit: The Burden of Nine Lives Delivers Edge-of-Your-Seat Suspense
The story follows Jimmy, played by Steven Staine-Fernandez, a man on an unyielding mission for vengeance after narrowly escaping a deadly trap that killed his cousins. Set in the gritty Neo Rhode City, Jimmy’s pursuit of justice leads him into violent confrontations with two rival drug kingpins—Gabriel, played by Rico Hundo with explosive intensity, and Russell, portrayed by Luis Berrio with cold calculation. The film’s high-energy action sequences bring to mind the relentless pace of John Wick and Crank, immersing viewers in a pulse-pounding narrative.

"The Burden of Nine Lives" Wins Best Feature Film at Eastern Europe Film Festival

Elevating Your Film with Early Sound Design Integration
Don’t let your sound take the backseat on your movie adventure any more. Shotgun Mic rides Shotgun.

"The Burden of Nine Lives" Wins Big at WSXA Barcelona International Awards

"The Burden of Nine Lives" Nearly Sweeps CIFF Awards

Quick Guide to Prep Your Film for Sound Mixing Like a Pro
The simplest guide to getting your film ready to deliver for sound mixing.

What Is “Latino”?
Latino’s are Everywhere! But to be Latino means to represent the culture and experience of the countries that collectively represent modern Latin America.
A Brief Conversation w/ Voyage Dallas
Today we’d like to introduce you to Vega Montanez.
Hi Vega, it’s an honor to have you on the platform.

Cash Free Society
In a cash free society, how does a struggling man get back on his feet?