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He began to show an interest in visual arts at the age of only four and his mother enrolled him in painting classes at the Casa de la Cultura (Cultural Center) in Central Havana. Over the next nine years, his outstanding work earned him various national and international recognitions. Among these was First Prize two times in the National Visual Arts “Ahorrar es Crecer” (“To Save is To Grow”) Contest. As a result, Oldren had the opportunity to travel around the island of Cuba.
In 1992, Oldren graduated from the Havana School of Photography. In 1994, he completed a Photo Journalism course at the Unión de Periodistas y Escritores Cubanos (Cuban Journalists and Writers Union) and a course called, “Dance: Mirror of Man” at the Alejo Carpentier Foundation.
In 1997, Oldren Romero graduated as a Cultural Events Promoter and Organizer from the Centro de Desarrollo Cultural (Cultural Development Center). During this period, he also took various cinematography courses at the Centro Cinematográfico de Artes Visuales (Cinematography Center for Visual Arts) in Havana.
During his 23 years in Havana, Oldren was among the creators and organizers of the popular gallery Atrapando Espacios (Catching Spaces). He contributed work to many cultural events, including painting and photography exhibitions at Atrapando Espacios. He also helped produce the short fiction film “La Sombra” 1995 (“The Shadow”) and played the role of the protagonist. At the Seventeenth International Festival of New Latin American Film in Havana, “La Sombra” was nominated as best short fiction film. In 1995, he worked as a photographer for La Empresa de Carnaval, the company that organizes the Havana Carnivals.
Thanks to the United States’ visa lottery for Cubans, Oldren emigrated to Massachusetts in 1997, where he continued to work in the visual arts. Highlights include:
• Co-Director of an educational video about adolescents and HIV entitled, “Life Goes On,” for English High School in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
• Director of a 25-minute educational video for the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation.
• Photographer for a fundraising event of the Jewish Heritage Center of the North Shore in Lynn, Massachusetts.
• Exhibitor of his own photo collection entitled “Calle Habana” (“Havana Street”) in various libraries in Boston, Massachusetts.
• In 2012, he wrote, directed and produced the experimental fiction short, “MALA SUERTE” (“BAD LUCK”). This was the first work of fiction produced independently by O Man Productions, an independent film production company created by Oldren Romero.
• In 2013, he wrote, directed, produced and acted in the fiction short, “UNA HISTORIA CON CRISTO Y JESUS” (“A TALE WITH CHRIST AND JESUS”), which was completed in February 2015. “UNA HISTORIA CON CRISTO Y JESUS” has been shown and continues to be shown in international festivals around the world. This movie has been winning many awards internationals. Now in AMAZON
• In 2015 Oldren became part of the theater group "Escena Latina" in Massachusetts. As an actor was presented with the classical work of Lorca: "Bodas de Sangre"
• December 2015 worked as Cinematographer for an independent short film "Plan ZomB".
• January 2016 worked as Cinematographer for a video clip for Veronica Robles Cultural Center in Boston Massachusetts.
• In April 2016 he’s is performing in a play call “Cumbia de mi Corazón”
• 2017 he is producing and acting in a Short Film “Añoranza” / “Yearning”. Directed by Damian Cordero his Assistant Director, at the same time he is doing the Post production of his new upcoming short film, “SUCEDIÓ EN EL CIELO” (“It comes from the Heavens”)
• 2017 worked as Director for a Video Clip for Colombian Singer: Johan Henao.
• 2017 “SUCEDIÓ EN EL CIELO” (“It comes from the Heavens”) in Film festival at the moment
• 2017 he wrote, directed, produced the fiction short “HELLO”
• 2018 he performed as an Actor in the play “Cumbia de mi Corazón” with Escena Latina theatre group.
• 2018 worked as Cinematographer and Assistant Director for a Video Clip for a folk American Singer: Santina King.
• 2019 he wrote, directed, produced the fiction short” BOXEADORA”
2022 he wrote, directed, produced the fiction short” MAMI"
Oldren Angel Romero Leyva lives and works in Massachusetts, USA and CUBA.
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It comes from the Heavens (2018)
Mireya Chico Díaz
"It comes from the heavens"
It is a short film by the filmmaker Oldren Romero (A Tale with Christ and Jesus). He is one of the best exponents of current independent cinema.
This time we are presented with a dysfunctional family with a situation unfortunately not so out of the ordinary and we could say that it is universal ...
Angel, the protagonist loses his innocence at a very young age, which moves us all and when the mother makes the final decision, we all agree with the pain she feels.
The film with great simplicity and economy of resources, transmits the crudeness of the situation and delves into our hearts to make us reflect thanks to the excellent script of its director.
Through an excellent photograph, the narrative speech by Alexander González, a perfect montage of Daniel Diez Junior, the art direction of Juan Carlos Tavio and Anisleidys Boza guided by Maykel Martinez Gutierrez, the soundtrack of Raymel Casamayor and the adequate music from the great winners of GOYA José Antonio Leyva and Magda Rosa Galban.
Finally, the relevant performances of Camila Arteche, Enrique Molina, Carlos Rafael Sánchez and the child Marlon Casas Porto, who faces the camera for the first time and catches us all with his suffering demonstrating great maturity by incorporating distant situations and feelings to your reality
It was a success of the director to have worked with this great team of actors.
The film has its own coherent discourse and invites us to take a critical look at violence and child abuse
I believe that Oldren Romero is one of the best exponents of current cinema and shows us its potential. as creator and chronicler of his time ...
Una historia con Cristo y Jesus (2014)
"Una Historia con Cristo y Jesús" "A Tale with Christ and Jesus"
"Una Historia con Cristo y Jesús" "A Tale with Christ and Jesus"
By Genevieve K. Howe
"A Tale with Christ and Jesus" is a beautifully filmed commentary on the best and worst of humankind. In contemporary Cuba, two men fall passionately in love and commit to being together forever. Yet, the guts of this densely-packed homage to the arts are an unflinching attack on societal intolerances, and the absence of humanity wherever they lead to vilification or rejection of people who are different for any reason at all.
The story is by turns tragic and comedic, desolate and jubilant, despairing and hopeful. It illuminates the elevating powers of unquestioning acceptance and love, and the destructive powers of intolerance and hatred. As if that were not enough, the film soundly condemns the lowest of human behaviors, including the sexual abuse of children, while honoring the internal strength of those who suffer life-long pains inflicted upon them by others.
Oldren Romero ("Bad Luck"), a talented director, writer, actor and producer, tells his tale of Christ and Jesus through the hard realities of life in Cuba and through idyllic fantasies. His elegant film integrates religious symbols, romantic poetry, renaissance paintings, music, and the art of photography to reveal a unique cinematic experience.
"Anyone who carries the burdens of chronic suffering," according to Oldren Romero, "is a Christ."
Featuring: Hector Medina (Boleto al Paraíso / Ticket to Paradise), Dayron Moreno (Los Desastres de la Guerra / The Disasters of War), and a special performance by Laura de la Uz (Vestido de Novia / The Bride's Dress).