Please tell us about the projects you worked on before writing ‘Blue Shades’. How did you start, and how did you learn to write scripts?
I’ve always had a passion for writing. I started as a thriller novelist in 2021 with the launch of my first novel about the mafia, The Afterlife of Rebecca Smirnov. After that, my career catapulted into the international arena with my second novel, The Breath of the Innocents, which was fortunate enough to be translated into English and French, in addition to being available in my mother tongue, Spanish.
I’ve always been involved in the film industry. In 2021, I produced my first short film, which gave me the opportunity to attend the Cannes Film Festival as a young artist, and I’ve been part of the festival ever since.
Finally, due to my passion for films, I decided it was time to give a “plot twist” to my career and build it around show business, particularly in the film industry. I learned to write scripts thanks to the talented writer and film director Denisse Nilo Segovia, and it was under her guidance that the first draft of Blue Shades was born. I’ve adapted and improved it since then, and I continue to learn from the best people in the industry to better myself.
Tell us about ‘Blue Shades’. How do you describe it?
Blue Shades is a mirror to the society we live in today. Its purpose is not only to entertain but also to highlight a series of events happening around us, particularly regarding technology and the influence that A.I. is having on the creative industry, along with the consequences we may face if humanity does not take part in and take responsibility for this new era.
Please tell us about your favorite writers.
One of my favorite writers, and I would say a great teacher I never had the opportunity to meet in person, is Paul Auster. His skills in portraying mysterious atmospheres and compelling plots are amazing. John Katzenbach is another writer from whom I have learned a lot through his books, which I include in my thriller writing. Finally, Christopher Nolan is my greatest inspiration in the film industry; his directing and storytelling skills are invaluable for improving my own stories.
If you were given a good budget, what would be your ideal project?
Blue Shades, definitely. This is a story I’m not only fully trusting, but I also know it can become a great business. If I had the budget, I would create the entire limited series and distribute it on streaming platforms. I would also launch a comic or graphic novel to showcase at Comic-Con and other important events. I want to make the entire universe of Blue Shades come to life.
Describe how you would ensure that writing is on schedule. What steps would you take?
I have developed the habits of organization, discipline, and hard work over the years. With this in mind, I usually make a list of priorities that I can work on each day. If there’s a deadline, I will work towards that goal, and if there isn’t, I will establish one for myself. All of this will happen with great preparation, as I’ve been thinking about the entire universe of Blue Shades and the drivers throughout the story. I’m ready to build and write the next episodes.
What was the hardest part of writing ‘Blue Shades’.
To make it a business, I believe we creatives are great at generating ideas, but turning those ideas into reality is a science. Sometimes, we need to set aside our creative thinking to be more proactive about what a business looks like.
If possible, tell us about your next work. What plans do you have for your future work?
Right now, I’m about to launch my next book, which is the sequel to my previous one, and it will be titled The Song of the Innocents. On the other hand, I’m currently in Prague developing a short film called Sforzando, which follows the story of a determined musician who wins the role of leading violinist in a dance production of Saint-Saëns' famous piece, Danse Macabre. However, his obsession with perfection drags him into a dark spiral, threatening to drive him insane.
For this film, I will be working with talented people in the industry, such as actor and film director Bogdan Ponomari. We will capture the beauty and darkness that the violin piece Danse Macabre can convey.
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