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NO SEASONS

2015
Julian Yuri Rodriguez, Lucas Leyva & Jillian Mayer

A surreality show following the adventures of Julian Yuri Rodriguez as he struggles to become a good person (or niño bueno) in Miami's strange, dark underworld. Presented by MTV.

See the entire series here.

Episode One: Julian's boat is stolen. He learns a lesson about violence.

Episode Two: Julian's boat is stolen. He learns a lesson about violence.

A pool party is ruined. Julian learns a lesson about the loss of innocence.

Episode Three: Julian's first gallery show goes badly. He learns a lesson about language and race relations.

Julian gets advice from his grandma. Julian learns a lesson about spirituality and science.

Julian goes to a bonfire party. He learns a lesson about ethnic identity.

Julian finds love. He learns a lesson about truth.

Julian visits a friend in New York. He learns a lesson about feminism.

PRESS

"A lot of crazy things happen in Miami. And a lot of them happen to Julian Yuri Rodriguez. Which is why the filmmaker and artist--a Miami native--is such an excellent subject for MTV(other)’s hilarious new web series…. The tales, delivered with pure Miami style and humor, show a different, less glitzy city from what you’ll see in most movies or TV shows, one that actually looks like the place you live." Miami Herald

"Touted as a platform for ‘short shows and random weirdness,’ it seems MTV(other) is the perfect platform for co-creators Lucas Leyva and Jillian Mayer’s ironic, artistically-minded sense of humor…. [E]ach episode is expertly directed by Mayer and Leyva--with one episode even directed by Julian himself--and showcases expert comic timing and strong visuals to complement their surreal, slightly demented story universe…. [NO SEASONS] makes for satisfying binge-watching with a whole lot of punk rock attitude." Remezcla

"Rapidly told tales of love, loss, near-death experiences, pranks, and pleasure paint a surrealist portrait of what it’s like to live on the literal and figurative edge of society while paving the path for a new sub-subculture that invites eccentric minds to play…. [Julian’s] salt of the Earth persona grabs hold of your attention and doesn’t let go" - Decider