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‘Leap Year’ Director Michael Rowe’s Cross Border Drama ‘Last Weekend’ Boarded by Mexico’s Paloma Negra

Paloma Negra, one of Mexico’s most prominent production companies, founded by producer Cristina Velasco and distinguished directors Rigoberto Perezcano…

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Variety reports: Paloma Negra, one of Mexico’s most prominent production companies, founded by producer Cristina Velasco and distinguished directors Rigoberto Perezcano (“Carmin Tropical”) and Jorge Hernandez Aldana (“The Night Buffalo”), has boarded Michael Rowe’s “Last Weekend,” a topical cross-border child custody battle drama shot in Southern California and Mexico.

“Last Weekend” just wrapped filming on Oct. 15,.

This entertainment story centres on Mexico. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Weekend’ Boarded, Mexico’s Paloma Negra and Leap Year’ Director Michael.

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Mexico · Americas
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Weekend’ Boarded, Mexico’s Paloma Negra, Leap Year’ Director Michael, Rowe’s Cross Border Drama
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Entertainment

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