Migue Siman

Biography

Migue Siman was born and raised in El Salvador, a country that made little film or theater of its own. He works in the space between cinema and the stage, building theater with the depth of film and films with the energy of live performance. He founded his production company, Black Coyote, in 2016. His first feature, the horror film Matlatl, which he made at 22, didn't land, and he rebuilt from scratch. In the years since, he has delivered critically acclaimed productions known for their dynamic movement, intricate design, and deeply moving performances, and has become known for transforming unconventional spaces into immersive stages that open new opportunities for Salvadoran theater. A di...