THE SPANISH ROOM (2010)

SYNOPSIS

THE SPANISH ROOM is a feature length documentary about Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, based out of the National Institute of Flamenco in downtown Albuquerque, NM.

The film focuses primarily on the extensive time and effort that goes into producing one of Yjastros’ amazing shows, while also focusing on the many dedicated local people who give so much of their lives to improve their communities through flamenco.

The film interweaves interviews, rehearsal footage, and live concert performances in order to provide a uniquely thorough examination of the world-class flamenco produced by the National Institute of Flamenco and their premiere professional ensemble, Yjastros.

CAST

YJASTROS DIRECTORS
(In Alphabetical Order)

Eva Encinias-Sandoval
Joaquin Encinias

YJASTROS MEMBERS
(In Alphabetical Order)

Alisa Alba
Allison Arellano
Royale Arellano
Marisol Encinias
Nevarez Encinias
Esteban Garza
Illeana Gomez
Sarah Hartshorn
Rebekah Leyva
Haley Licha
Kayla Lyall
Carlos Menchaca
Alexa Miton
Elena Osuna
Vanessa Reyes
Sara Rhodes
Veronica Torres
Charlotte Vigil
Gretchen Williams

MUSICIANS
(In Alphabetical Order)

Hector Aguilar
Ricardo Anglada
Mario Febres
Vicente Griego
Jose “Chuscales” Valle
Dan Ward

CREW

DIRECTED BY

Christopher Michael Roybal

WRITTEN BY

Christopher Michael Roybal

PRODUCED BY

Christopher Michael Roybal … Producer
Kristin Roybal … Producer

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY

Christopher Michael Roybal

EDITING BY

Christopher Michael Roybal

CAMERA DEPARTMENT

Genell Burns … Camera Operator
Julie Causer … Camera Operator
Manuel Cordero … Camera Operator
Daryl Deloach … Camera Operator
Raphael Freud … Camera Operator
Colleen Gorman … Camera Operator
John Hanrahan … Camera Operator
Ivy Lau… Camera Operator
John M. Roybal … Camera Operator
Amelia Salas … Camera Operator

EDITING DEPARTMENT

John Hanrahan … Assistant Editor

OTHER CREW

Katrina Rodgers … Director’s Assistant
Cristian Lynam-Reyes … Production Assistant
Emily Rhodus … Production Assistant
Erica Ocegueda … Translator; subtitles