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Title: Charles Abelmann's documentary Call Me Waya World Premiere April 5th, 2025 NYC and Release of Shifting Paths

Luray, VA, United States, 2nd Apr 2025 - Charles Abelmann's documentary, “Call Me Waya” has its world premiere on Saturday April 5th  at the Quad Cinema in NYC. The NYC festival has received significant news coverage for the quality of their programming over the last 25 years and discovering new and emerging talent. “Call Me Waya” provides an intimate look into the life of an octogenarian outsider artist, Julian Espinosa Rebollido -- also known as Wayacón or Waya. Despite his age, he is prolific, producing fantastical, childlike work that often incorporates found materials, a necessary approach reflecting the state of widespread scarcity in Cuba. The film reflects Wayacón’s extensive body of work, his struggle with substance abuse, his volatile relationship with his family, and the role of Sandra Levinson of the Center for Cuban Studies in bringing Cuban art to the United States and beyond. Abelmann partnered with the Cuban artists for filming and music composition.  “Call Me Waya” is a compelling portrait of self-taught Cuban artist Wayacón (Julian Espinosa Rebollido), weaving together themes of creative resilience, the realities of his context, and a lifetime of work on the fringes of the art world. The film resonates with broad audiences and students alike, showcasing Wayacón’s ability to transform discarded materials into profound expressions of life and memory.”- Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford Co-Director Chicago Floating Museum and Associate Professor Indiana University Northwest To know more about “Call Me Waya” visit:https://callmewaya.com"We are thrilled this April to have A World Premiere of “Call Me Waya“ at the esteemed Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY) followed by a showing at the Gibara Film Festival in Cuba (Festiva...

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