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What truth are we telling? Misinformation, narrative, and the invisible power of editing
By Mario Ramos (Versión en español más abajo) In mid-2016, I was directing a documentary on the island of Roatán, Honduras. I was following a group of medical volunteers who performed ambulatory surgeries in some of the island’s most vulnerable communities. Along that journey, I found myself surrounded by different versions of the same reality. There were the patients, speaking of abandonment; local officials, speaking of progress; and the doctors, pointing to structural lim
Jun 86 min read


35 Years of History, a New Story to Tell
At Cabezahueca Films, we believe that the best stories never truly end; they simply find new ways to be told. That is why we are excited to once again collaborate with Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), an organization we have worked with for nearly three years, on a piece that honors a 35-year legacy while looking boldly toward the future. For us, this collaboration is also a reflection of the most valuable recognition a creative company can receive: trust. The trust
Jun 21 min read


It’s not about the content; it’s about the narrative
(Versión en español más abajo) By Mario Ramos In Washington, D.C. stories are abundant—brilliant ideas, in-depth research, and policies that aim to change the world. In D.C. there is an abundance of stories expressed and promoted to the public in an excess of PDFs. PDFs have become the official language of what is considered “important.” They are impeccable documents filled with data, charts, and polished, complex language… that, more often than not, no one remembers. O
May 13 min read


"Concepción" Moves Forward in Development
(Versión en español más abajo) The feature film Concepción, a co-production by Cabezahueca Producciones—affiliated with Cabezahueca Films in the U.S. and Spain—continues to gain momentum in its development phase, with the support of Ibermedia and IHCINE Honduras. As the project evolves, early conversations with actors are beginning to shape its creative direction. Among them, Spanish actor Guim Puig i Mas, following recent meetings with director Mario Ramos and screenwriter E
Apr 302 min read


60 Seconds in the Age of Distraction
By Mario Ramos (Versión en español más abajo) We live in an era where time is measured in attention. And our attention is a coveted territory. At Cabezahueca, we’ve long understood it’s not about saying more, it’s about saying better. Building a narrative in 60 seconds is not a limitation—it’s an exercise in precision. It’s like writing a poem where every word carries intention, rhythm, and meaning. When you have so little time, every second must be indispensable. Every pow
Apr 23 min read


The Storytelling Battle: How Human Narratives Outperform AI
Artificial intelligence has radically transformed video production. Today it is possible to generate commercial content quickly and inexpensively, from short spots and mini-documentaries to complex animations. For many companies or organizations, these tools represent efficiency and speed, and in certain contexts they can serve their purpose—but do they truly connect? Efficiency, however, does not necessarily equal connection. AI-generated videos often follow predictable patt
Mar 192 min read
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