Esteban Villagómez C.

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I am a filmmaker and audiovisual creator with more than 8 years of experience as a director, screenwriter, producer, and editor of audiovisual content for films, series, and multiplatform projects.

About

I am a filmmaker and audiovisual creator with more than 8 years of experience as a director, screenwriter, producer, and editor of audiovisual content for films, series, and multiplatform projects. My work specializes in intimate narratives, family bonds, and urban atmospheres, integrating rhythm, aesthetics, and emotional coherence into every project. I am experienced in leading international productions and coordinating multicultural remote teams, combining artistic vision with technical efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated on projects selected for renowned festivals such as SXSW, TIFF, FICG, Cartagena, and Cannes, as well as industry platforms like Ventana Sur and Cine Qua Non Lab. I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, and continually develop my skills through formal education and industry residencies.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined October 2024

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience

Production and Locations Manager / Assistant Producer · Various film productionsJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Managed production and locations for multiple projects including the feature film "SÁCAME A PASEAR" directed by Micaela Rueda (premiered at SXSW), "LO INVISIBLE" directed by Javier Andrade (TIFF official selection), the web series "MORTAL GLITCH" (Touché Films / YouTube Originals), field production and locations lead on "LOS AHOGADOS" (Cannes Marché du Film and Ventana Sur selections), general producer for "EL PARADIGMA DE LA LUCIÉRNAGA" (Ecuador–France co-production), and locations assistant and production staff on other noted international projects.

Director, Screenwriter, Editor, and Executive Producer · Self-employed / IndependentJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Directed, wrote, edited, and produced the short film "TODO LO QUE IMPORTA" (2022), an intimate story about loss and attachment, selected in national and international festivals. Directed, wrote, and edited the short film "GAFAS DE SOL" (2025), a symbolic drama currently in distribution and ready for international festival premieres. Currently directing and writing the feature film "DESDE EL AYER" (in postproduction, release planned for 2026), a project funded by IBERMEDIA and the Instituto de Cine del Ecuador, selected in multiple international festivals and labs.

Education

Degree in Film and Audiovisual Production (Pending completion) · Universidad de las Américas UDLA2014 – 2018
Master in Cinematic Screenwriting · Escuela de Cine de Málaga2025
Certification course in audiovisual production · Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja2020

Certifications and awards

Sufficiency in English B12023 – 2025

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