He can present all of the Imágenes del Caribe films including The Jazz in Us, not yet commercially released.

Gilberto Martinez Gomez

Gilberto Martinez Gomez worked at the Cuban Institute for Cinematographic Arts and Industries–ICAIC (el Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográfica) for twenty years (1985–2005). During his tenure there he was a visual effects and special effects specialist for many feature films and shorts. Since 1986 he has worked freelance as a cameraman, cinematographer, and director of photography. He has co-produced many documentary films for the independent film company Images of the Caribbean (Imagenes del Caribe) and other projects in conjunction with noted writer and director, Gloria Rolando. 

Gilberto has moved to Maryland and has copies of  Gloria Rolando's films with him, including the yet to be commercially released The Jazz in Us. He can give presentations on these and discuss in detail how they were made and what Gloria Rolando and Imágenes del Caribe are now planning.

For additional information, Gilberto Martinez Gomez’s curriculum vitae, and details on videos by Imágenes del Caribe please email: gmgrichmond_AT_hotmail.com [replace _AT_ with @]. 

Having recently moved to the US from Havana, Gilberto offers the following:

"I am simultaneously beginning my new life here, while continuing to pursue work on several projects that I began in conjunction with Gloria Rolando in Havana under the umbrella of the video group Imágenes del Caribe.

As I search for work here in the United States, I look forward to working with you to create opportunities to present videos, workshops and lectures as a part of my ongoing commitment to Imágenes del Caribe and sharing the many videos on Afro-Cuban culture that I have co-produced with the company. As always, you can count on me as a presenter for the Imágenes del Caribe documentaries that I brought with me for screening with the authorization of their director, Gloria Rolando. In my capacity as a special effects specialist, I am also able to conduct workshops for students at the high school or college level, or for emerging filmmakers who are interested in learning special effects techniques for their in-class or professional productions.

With this in mind, please let me know if you would like to discuss any collaborations that you may have like to work on with me, or if you know of any job opportunities, panels, conferences or other projects with which I may be of assistance. In addition to video screenings, lectures, and workshops, I am interested in and well-qualified for work as a cameraman, cinematographer or director of photography for film productions." -- 2/06