I am a visual artist, writer, and film director raised in Mexico, of Argentine origin and Italian citizenship. I work at the intersection of images and words—screenwriting, fiction, filmmaking, visual arts, and art theory. My work has earned awards across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. My debut novel Cenizas won the XIX Premio de Letras Hispánicas (University of Seville) and was published by Penguin Random House Mondadori; my second novel Las verdades received support from Mexico's National Fund for Arts and Culture.…

Damián Comas

I am a visual artist, writer, and film director raised in Mexico, of Argentine origin and Italian citizenship. I work at the intersection of images and words—screenwriting, fiction, filmmaking, visual arts, and art theory. My work has earned awards across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. My debut novel Cenizas won the XIX Premio de Letras Hispánicas (University of Seville) and was published by Penguin Random House Mondadori; my second novel Las verdades received support from Mexico's National Fund for Arts and Culture.…

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I am a visual artist, writer, and film director raised in Mexico, of Argentine origin and Italian citizenship. I work at the intersection of images and words—screenwriting, fiction, filmmaking, visual arts, and art theory.

My work has earned awards across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. My debut novel Cenizas won the XIX Premio de Letras Hispánicas (University of Seville) and was published by Penguin Random House Mondadori; my second novel Las verdades received support from Mexico’s National Fund for Arts and Culture.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Professor of Literature and Creative Writing at Universidad Tecnológica de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Lecturer and professor in literature and creative writing (2010-2012).
Director at Cuerpos de Sal
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Directed the short film Cuerpos de Sal (Mexico, 2019, 15').
Director & Writer at APZ Media
January 1, 2022 - Present
Wrote and directed the feature Malos Aires (2022).
Director at Lacanianos
January 1, 2023 - Present
International documentary Lacanianos (2023) co-produced between Spain and Italy.
Owner & Director at Art Gallery (Exhibition space and creative labs)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Owner and director of an art gallery and exhibition space with workshops and art courses in Marano Lagunare, Udine (Northern Italy).
Co-writer & Screenwriter at Sueño de Agua (with Oscar-nominated Mexican director Carlos Bolado)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Co-wrote screenplays and contributed to the development of projects with prominent Mexican director Carlos Bolado.
Director at Cuerpos de Sal (short film)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Directed the short film Cuerpos de Sal (2019), exploring themes of love and power with a focus on provocative imagery.
Director & Writer at Malos Aires
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Directed and wrote the feature film Malos Aires (2022).
Co-producer at Lacania Nos (Lacanianos)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
International documentary Lacania Nos (2023), co-produced by Spain and Italy.
Documentary Producer / Independent Filmmaker at Europe-wide projects (with REDRUM, Quasar Films, Spectrum Films)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently shooting a documentary across Europe and developing future projects in collaboration with REDRUM, Quasar Films and Spectrum Films.
Professor of Visual Arts at Instituto Allende
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Professor of Visual Arts teaching Drawing & Sculpture
Head of Cultural Activities at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City
December 1, 2008 - Present
Head of Cultural Activities; organized exhibitions and forums for academic, literary and cinematic discussions
Owner and Director at Art Gallery & Exhibition Space
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Owner and director; workshops and art courses

Education

Bachelor's in Visual Arts at Universidad de Guanajuato
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Master in Art Theory at Universidad Iberoamericana
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor in Visual Arts at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Master in Art Theory at Centro de Cultura Casa Lam
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
PhD in Literature Studies at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City (Metropolitan Campus Santa Fe)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Master in Screenwriting at Cross-border Film School Europe
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Additional Studies at Universidad Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Santa Fe
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Visual Arts at Universidad Iberoamericana
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Master of Arts in Art Theory at Casa Lamm Cultural Center
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Master of Arts in Screenwriting at Cross-border Film School Europe
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Bachelor's and Master's degree level at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Campus Cuajimalpa and Campus Xochimilco
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

PhD in Literature Studies
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
XIX Premio de Letras Hispánicas
January 1, 2014 - January 13, 2026
XIX Premio Letras Hispánicas - Universidad de Sevilla
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
XIX Premios Letras Hispánicas - Universidad de Sevilla
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
PhD Creative Writing / Literary Studies
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
FONCA grant for artists and cultural projects
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other

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