‘Am I The Wave?’: Feature Take Of Francisco Goldman’s Novel ‘Say Her Name’ Set With Manuel García-Rulfo & Renata Vaca

Filming has begun on *Am I The Wave?*, a feature adaptation of Francisco Goldman’s award-winning novel *Say Her Name*. Directed by Alejandra Márquez Abella, the English-language film stars Manuel García-Rulfo and Renata Vaca and centres on a love story inspired by Goldman’s relationship with Mexican writer Aura Estrada.

Set between Brooklyn and Mexico City, the story follows American novelist Francisco and Aura as they navigate love and their writing careers, until a tragic wave at a beach in Oaxaca changes their lives. Márquez Abella co-wrote the screenplay with Scott B. Smith and Goldman; producers include Fabula Films’ Juan de Dios Larraín and Wonderful Films’ William Horberg. UTA Independent Film Group is handling US sales, while FilmNation Entertainment is managing international sales.