Guitar virtuoso, and now, actor and director Omar Rodríguez-LópezOmar Rodríguez-López, of At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta fame, has released the first trailer for his film directing debut, The Sentimental Engine Slayer. Rodríguez-López, Juan Alderete, fellow band member Pablo Hinojos-Gonzalez along with musical collaborator and Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante produced the film. The film stars Rodríguez-López, his younger brother Marcel, Tatiana Velaquez, and Sonny Kay. Omar is not only directing and acting the lead part, he is also making the music for the film. So, be excited.

Omar shot the film in his hometown, El Paso, TX, with scenes in English and Spanish. The Sentimental Engine Slayer will premiere at the 2010 Rotterdam Film Festival in February.

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