Lorenzo Vigas
| Lorenzo Vigas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Lorenzo Vigas Castes 1967 Mérida, Venezuela |
| Nationality | Venezuela |
| Alma mater | University of Tampa |
| Occupation | director, screenwriter and film producer |
| Awards | Golden Lion |
Lorenzo Vigas Castes (born in 1967) is a Venezuelan director, screenwriter and film producer.
Born in Mérida, the son of the painter Oswaldo, Vigas graduated in molecular biology at the University of Tampa.[1]
In 1995 he studied cinema at New York University and started directing several experimental films.[1]
Back in Venezuela in 1998, he directed the RCTV documentary series Expedición and various documentaries and commercials.[1]
Located in Mexico, in 2003 he directed the short film Los elefantes nunca olvidan (Elephants Never Forget), produced by Guillermo Arriaga and presented at the Cannes Film Festival.[1]
With his first feature film Desde allá, Vigas won the Golden Lion for best film of the 72nd edition of the Venice Film Festival.[2]
Filmography
- Desde allá (From Afar) 2015
- Los elefantes nunca olvidan (Short film)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Daniel Fermín (9 September 2015). "Lorenzo Vigas, cine entre amigos". El Estímulo. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ Nick Vivarelli (12 September 2015). "‘From Afar’ By Venezuelan First-Time Director Lorenzo Vigas Scoops Venice Golden Lion". Variety. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
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