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Marlon Peña the Man Behind the Video Camera

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By Fabian Baez Reggaetonline.net

February 01, 2008

Music is more visual now than ever and music videos play a huge role in marketing an artist’s work and image. Marlon Peña is an important part of the reggaeton movement. He has directed various music videos for many reggaeton superstars. Alexis & Fido’s “Eso Ehh,” “Me Quiere Besar,” “Soy Igual Que Tu,” Zion’s “Alocate,” Ivy Queen’s “Que Lloren,” and Voltio’s “El Mellao” are just some of his projects. You already know, Reggaetonline.net caught up with Marlon in NYC recently and got some of his thoughts.

If you are a fan of reggaeton music then you're going to love hearing what he has to say. Reggaeton music is a kind that so many people love as it's so great to listen to in a whole variety of situations from when you are at a party to when you are chilling at home playing Poker games with friends. It's got that feel good vibe that's so good to listen to.

Marlon really gets that vibe and tunes in to it. If you look at any of his videos you can see how much he connects to it and understands it. What he creates really does the music justice and allows us all to get the most from the tunes. We hope you find the following interesting and it gives you a different perspective to reggaeton.

Reggaetonline.net: Marlon, can you talk a little bit about how you got started and your background in film?

Marlon Peña: First of all, I went to film school. I come from a TV background; I use to host a music video show when I was 16 years old. Then from there I went to film school and that’s how I got my start. After film school, I started working on music videos. And I started directing, that’s what I always wanted to do.

Reggaetonline.net: Have you worked on videos for different genres of music?

I came up in the whole movement, the urban movement. Most of the videos I’ve done have been for reggaeton and urban videos. I’ve worked with some artists in Canada, Russia, but mainly, I’ve focused on the urban side of the music video business.

Reggaetonline.net: What would you say is your style as a director, what are you trying to bring across to the viewer?

I wouldn’t say I have any particular style. I just like to better myself with every job I do. I try to give the viewer something new, something fresh. I am a very visual person and I like to do things that are a little bit out of the box. I’m still learning my craft as we go everyday and hopefully it will just get better.

Reggaetonline.net: What are your long term plans as a director?

I think I’m in a spot where I can start developing new directors to work under my company (Marlonfilms) also focus more on feature films, commercials and, of course, music videos. It gives you creative freedom to do basically whatever is on your mind. And collaborate with the artist; I love music so it’s only right to do music videos, as well.

Reggaetonline.net: What words of encouragement do you have for young directors and what can they expect?

Learn the craft, study you don’t necessarily have to go to film school, if you can go, if not grab a book. Or learn by working on sets. And just keep trying hard; there are a lot of bumps in the road. But just keep trying it. It’s just like myself this is what I dreamed about and it’s happening for me so it can happen for anybody.