Practically lives in a film theater? Develops films based around sex workers? Who does this sound like? It sounds like the brilliant Angel Fernandez, who wowed me with a tour-de-force discussion about the history of filmmaking and his current film, THE TIMES OF MELANCHOLY. In this episode, we talk about how he got his start in filmmaking; his decision making process about whether to go to film school; how his Mexican-American heritage influences his work; how THE TIMES OF MELANCHOLY came about and his decision to use Indiegogo for crowdfunding; how supporting the crew is so important to his work; and what's next for this unique and talented voice. Angel's Indie Film Highlight: THE PLACE WITHOUT LIMITS (1978) dir. by Arturo Ripstein (https://boxd.it/2G14) Links: THE TIMES OF MELANCHOLY Indiegogo (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-times-of-melancholy#/) THE TIMES OF MELANCHOLY Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thetimesofmelancholy/) Angel Fernandez' Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/angel_fernandez02/) Support the Podcast Through Membership (https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9ddc691d-2273-47d5-a1b9-5a4acb0670f5/exclusive-content) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content