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I am an award-winning and internationally recognized film director, visual storyteller, artist, and professor with over 20 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, working on international productions. I am passionate about integrating cultural and philosophical insights into impactful visual narratives, and I also contribute to the global film community as a renowned critic and festival jury member. As a committed educator, I have inspired and mentored over 500 students who have gone on to achieve national and international accolades. I am currently exploring the intersection of AI with art, film, and communication, focusing on emerging technologies and ethics to push creative and academic boundaries.…I am an award-winning and internationally recognized film director, visual storyteller, artist, and professor with over 20 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, working on international productions. I am passionate about integrating cultural and philosophical insights into impactful visual narratives, and I also contribute to the global film community as a renowned critic and festival jury member. As a committed educator, I have inspired and mentored over 500 students who have gone on to achieve national and international accolades. I am currently exploring the intersection of AI with art, film, and communication, focusing on emerging technologies and ethics to push creative and academic boundaries.

Tomás Stiegwardt

Film Director, Casting Director, Animation Director

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I am an award-winning and internationally recognized film director, visual storyteller, artist, and professor with over 20 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, working on international productions. I am passionate about integrating cultural and philosophical insights into impactful visual narratives, and I also contribute to the global film community as a renowned critic and festival jury member. As a committed educator, I have inspired and mentored over 500 students who have gone on to achieve national and international accolades. I am currently exploring the intersection of AI with art, film, and communication, focusing on emerging technologies and ethics to push creative and academic boundaries.…I am an award-winning and internationally recognized film director, visual storyteller, artist, and professor with over 20 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, working on international productions. I am passionate about integrating cultural and philosophical insights into impactful visual narratives, and I also contribute to the global film community as a renowned critic and festival jury member. As a committed educator, I have inspired and mentored over 500 students who have gone on to achieve national and international accolades. I am currently exploring the intersection of AI with art, film, and communication, focusing on emerging technologies and ethics to push creative and academic boundaries.

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I am an award-winning and internationally recognized film director, visual storyteller, artist, and professor with over 20 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, working on international productions. I am passionate about integrating cultural and philosophical insights into impactful visual narratives, and I also contribute to the global film community as a renowned critic and festival jury member.

As a committed educator, I have inspired and mentored over 500 students who have gone on to achieve national and international accolades. I am currently exploring the intersection of AI with art, film, and communication, focusing on emerging technologies and ethics to push creative and academic boundaries.

Skills

Animation

Script

Experience Level

Animation

Expert

Script

Expert

Work Experience

Professor of Film & Arts at Universidad de Palermo

January 1, 2008 - Present

Instructed courses in Filmmaking, Script Development, Art Direction, and Production Design, emphasizing media's societal and philosophical dimensions. Conducted acting courses for film and TV, focusing on casting, character preparation, text analysis, and mise en scène. Increased student engagement by 25% through innovative educational programs. Co-authored The Heroine's Path, a six-book academic series on gender, diversity, and inclusion in media narratives. Mentored over 500 award-winning students.

Filmmaking Instructor - NYFA Summer Camp at New York Film Academy

December 31, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Delivered workshops on filmmaking fundamentals, combining technical expertise with a focus on the philosophical dimensions of storytelling.

Art and Animation Teacher at NGO Animando Vidas

December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025

Developed art and animation programs for children in underserved communities.

Instructor & Acting Coach at ActuarteStudio

December 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025

Taught courses on acting for film, casting techniques, audition preparation, self-casting, character development, and script analysis.

Independent Film Director & Industry Professional at Freelance

January 1, 2002 - Present

Directed award-winning short films, animations, and experimental projects. Led casting processes for international feature films and TV series including The Two Popes (Netflix), The Angel of Hamburg (O Globo - Sony), and El Juego de la Verdad (Morena Films).

Film Critic, Reporter, and Journalist at Peliplat

January 1, 2023 - Present

Reviewed films with a focus on cultural, philosophical, and social analysis. Covered major film industry events such as BAFICI, Ventana Sur, and Vancouver, exploring philosophy, mythology, and media intersections.