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Bouman Studios‘ “La Mañana Maldita” is a hilarious horror story… without a happy ending. The film’s director, José Martínez, chats with us about what inspires his work, what freaks him out, and what’s next.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Bouman (José Martínez): From when I was small I liked to draw and did my little things. I learned how to [draw on my own]. I did a couple of shorts before entering a school where I did Bang! but I think self-taught after the experience.

CF: Who or what has influenced your work the most?

B: My brother, who is two years older than me, we started to draw, and the Japanese animation series that I saw on TV. Once I grew up, I saw Bill Plympton’s films and it is thanks to him that I was encouraged.

CF: What gave you the idea for this film?

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