Heaven on Dirt: Mujeres en el Rodeo

Capturing the Heartbeat of Mexican Regional Music 🇲🇽

I'm a photographer, visual artist, and videographer passionate about documenting norteño concerts, Mexican regional music, and the creative spirit behind the scenes. From electrifying live shows to intimate photo sessions, I specialize in empowering artists through visuals that celebrate who they are and what they love. I’m drawn to the obscure, the gothic, the raw emotion, and I love weaving that aesthetic into everything I capture. Whether it’s on stage or in the studio, I’m here to tell your story—authentic, haunting, and full of corazón 🫀 📍 Behind the lens, chasing moments that matter.

A documentary by Mizar Martin

"Heaven on Dirt: Mujeres en el Rodeo" is a short film documentar about Mexican women who defy stigma, gender bias, tradition and the dangerous sport of bull riding. This story centers on Guadalupe, a young woman who rides bulla professionally in the US.

Through her story, this film explores courage, passion, and the strength of the women who decide to embody the spaces that have historically rejected them.

Beyond the adrenaline of the arena, this documentary centers on the personal motifs, the invisible sacrifices and the daily struggle of being seen in and out of the rodeo. An intimate look and visceral to the indomable spirit of the migrant women who, agains all odds, they hold on to their dreams with dignity.

"Heaven on Dirt" is an homage to female resistance, the power of our cultural roots and the pursuit of freedom.

To support this film, please visit:

MUJERES EN EL RODEO

Thank you to Tres Generaciones Ent. for opening a world for me.

Contact me for more information: mzr.art.studio@gmail.com

FAQ

  • This story follows Guadalupe, a bull rider chasing her passion despite the challenges and adversity that define the world she inhabits.

    It is a story of female resistance. Of women who defy gender roles and fight to claim space in the hypermasculine arena of rodeo.

    It’s also a celebration of cultural identity and pride. The affirmation of Mexican roots through jaripeo and community life, even far from home.

    At its core, it speaks to migration and belonging. The struggle to find a place in a country that constantly questions the value and presence of those who migrate.

    And above all, it’s about passion and sacrifice. The total devotion to a calling that demands risk, resilience, and emotional grit.

  • So far, this project has not yet received funding from any production company. All travel expenses, equipment, and fair compensation for the work of camera operators, sound recordists, and production assistants have been personally covered by MZR Art Studio.

    Now, we are seeking financial support to take this documentary to the next level—elevating its quality, expanding its reach, and ensuring that the powerful story at its center is told with the care, depth, and visibility it deserves.

  • The project is currently in development and is set to begin production in May 2025. By the end of the year, the film is expected to be fully edited and ready for submission to international film festivals.

    With the right support, we can ensure this powerful story reaches global audiences and stands proudly among bold, independent films that challenge the norm and inspire change.