Does Salazar have a signature aesthetic? How does a filmmaking collective approach ideas of a “signature aesthetic”?
It has been really interesting and rewarding to watch as our collective aesthetic has evolved and grown. We all love environments whatever they may be. Locations are so important to our ideas and the way in which the projects find themselves. As a crew we all always intent on pushing each other. One idea gets put forth, mulled over by everyone and realized with small adjustments made on the basis of what’s best for the character, colour palette, or whatever. The aesthetic that results is something that takes into consideration many different influences, and where each of our heads is at, at the time. How would you describe your creative processes? What are your influences? Our processes changes from project to project, we stay true to our core values and interests but we evolve to meet each project. Everything starts with communication. We always discuss ideas, sometimes an idea comes from an individual but everything gets developed in a group setting. Our influences can be found every
