Heirs of the Charanda
Heirs of the Charanda
Join us for a visually rich short film directed by José Antonio Campos Argoti, exploring the vibrant and deeply rooted Charanda Festival celebrated in Empedrado, a small town in northeastern Argentina. This unique cultural event honors King Saint Baltazar, blending Afro-descendant traditions, Catholic iconography, and indigenous ritual into a living expression of community identity, resilience, and joy. Held each January, the Charanda Festival features masked dances, drumming, fire rituals, and processions that blur the lines between the sacred and the celebratory.
Film Maker
Pepa Santa
Argentina
Pepa Santa María is an experienced sound designer and documentary filmmaker from Argentina with over 15 years in the film industry. Based in Buenos Aires, is partner at Zanca Sound Studio, specialized in Foley services for recognized films showcased on international platforms and festivals like Cannes, Roterdam, San Sebastián, Málaga, among others.
Her documentary works explore the intricate connections between culture wealth, faith, music, and food.
She studied the degree Image and Sound at the University of Buenos Aires and Sound Direction at ENERC, where she has served as a sound instructor since 2021, sharing her expertise with aspiring filmmakers.