An animated short film that celebrates Latin American heritage, rhythm, culture, and connection through movement, colour, and music.
Ten years in development. A love letter to salsa.
From graphic designer and animator Daniel Cordero, the film combines mixed media and 2D and 3D animation with two original tracks composed exclusively for the project: a salsa piece and a song inspired by Colombian Pacific South traditional sounds.
Everybody Loves Salsa began as a spark of inspiration in 2012, born from the energy of Cali’s vibrant salsa culture and the warmth of its people. Ten years in development and two years in production, it is the culmination of a decade-long journey of sound, motion, and creative passion.
- Directed by
- Daniel Cordero
- Animation by
- Daniel Cordero
- 3D modeling and 3D animation
- Luis Mejia
- 3D layout and additional 2D animation
- Jose Lunch
- Additional 2D animation
- Manuel Casares
- Sound design, mastering and final mix
- Jeff Moberg
- Composer, music producer, mixer
- Christhian Salgado
Daniel Cordero is a designer and animator from Cádiz, Spain, who now lives and works between Toronto and Cali. His work ranges from vibrant graphic art to soft palettes that focus on texture and form. He has three Vimeo Staff Picks and was a Pencil Wood winner at the D&AD Awards in 2022.
