I am Charles F.D., a polymath artist with over 50 years of experience in various disciplines such as painting, heritage restoration, genealogy, historical research, music, and more. Since I was seven years old, I have immersed myself in art and history, always seeking what connects humanity beyond time and borders.
My most recent unpublished literary work, "The Passenger of the Indies: Lost Identity", is an epic and spiritual odyssey that spans over two thousand years of history. From Jerusalem in 70 A.D., where the Temple was destroyed and the story of a people shattered, to the 18th and 19th centuries, when the independence movements in South America altered the fate of entire nations. Throughout this journey, the protagonist crosses through Jerusalem, Egypt, Babylon, the Persian Gulf, the Iberian Peninsula, and the coasts of Central and South America.
This journey is not just physical; it is deeply spiritual. At each stop, a hidden story is revealed, an echo of lost identities, invisible peoples, and forgotten traces that have been silenced by the powers of conquest, colonization, and war. My proposal is to create a film that not only explores these historical events but also fuses them with the emotional and magical, inviting the viewer to connect with history from a deeper, more reflective place.
One of the key elements in this project is the song "Passenger of the Indies", which has become the backbone of both the film and the book. Its lyrics, filled with metaphors and deep emotions, reflect the protagonist’s inner journey, a journey that goes beyond physical space, delving into the mysteries of history and identity. The song captures the essence of the wandering passenger, crossing centuries and continents, searching at each step for a fragment of truth, an echo of his own existence.
What I hope to achieve with this collaboration is to bring to life a cinematic project that not only challenges the limits of historical cinema but also touches the emotional fibers of every viewer. My proposal is to create a unique visual experience, where the story is not only told through facts but also through the sensations, feelings, and dreams that transcend time and space.
I propose a visually powerful and distinctive approach, using my years of experience in painting, sculpture, heritage restoration, and photography to capture the most profound moments of this journey. The emotional soundtrack I have composed will perfectly complement the imagery, helping transport the viewer to an experience that feels both real and mystical.
"The Passenger of the Indies" is not just a movie. It is a spiritual quest, a awakening to the voices of the past, and a celebration of the forgotten identities of the peoples who have been silenced by history. I invite filmmakers, screenwriters, investors, and producers who share this vision to join in creating a film that is not only a commercial project, but an artistic work that will make a difference, a cinema never seen before.
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What’s up, Creative Army!
As I prepare to head off to the Cannes Film Festival for our 10th Annual Education Partnership with the Marche du Film, I'm thrilled to announce that my "Ask Me Anything" session is now live to download and watch for FREE. In this 2 hour jam-packed Ask Me Anything session and I'll provide a couple of hours of no-holds-barred shop talk to get you ready to conquer your entertainment career. Again, all creatives and pros are welcome to watch no matter your profession(s), skill level, or geographical location.
Here's just SOME of what we go over in this jam-packed 2 hour AMA!
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