Director

Santiago José García Cruz

Directing

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Directed movies: 4Directed series: 0All crew credits: 7

TMDB ID: 4904288

IMDb ID: nm14308393

Known for: Directing

Born: November 17, 2000

Age: 25

Place of birth: Santiago, Dominican Republic

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2021 - 2024

Years active: 4

Frequent jobs

Director (2)Co-Director (1)Director of Photography (1)Camera Operator (1)Co-Writer (1)Focus Puller (1)

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Biography

Santiago is involved in the production of commercials, short films, and feature films at the local level. He holds a dual bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication and Cinematic Arts from PUCMM STGO and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3), where he earned an associate degree in Digital Cinema. Throughout his college career, Santiago produced, directed, wrote, and edited numerous short films, and he also works as a writer, production assistant, cinematographer, and camera assistant. Notable works include "Anfitrión" (2020), filmed during the pandemic and selected for local festivals such as "Finearts" and "Semana Más Corta" in Santo Domingo. His project "Cartas" (2022), co-directed with Ralva Álvarez, has been officially selected and recognized at various local and international festivals. His new short film, "Mérito" (2024), is making its way through various film festivals.

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