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'''Sebastián Cordero''' (born 23 May 1972) is an [[Ecuador]]ian film director, screenwriter and editor, often recognized for his work in ''[[Ratas, Ratones, Rateros]]'' (1999), ''[[Crónicas]]'' (2004), and ''[[Europa Report]]'' (2013). His films have been exhibited in festivals such as the [[Sundance Film Festival]] and [[Cannes Film Festival]] among others.
'''Sebastián Cordero Espinosa''' ({{IPA|es|seβasˈtjaŋ koɾˈðeɾo}}; born 23 May 1972) is an [[Ecuador]]ian film director, screenwriter and editor, often recognized for his work in ''[[Ratas, Ratones, Rateros]]'' (1999), ''[[Crónicas]]'' (2004), and ''[[Europa Report]]'' (2013). His films have been exhibited in festivals such as the [[Sundance Film Festival]] and [[Cannes Film Festival]] among others.


==Career==
==Career==
[[File:Sebastían Cordero en 2014.jpg|thumb|left|Sebastián Cordero in 2014.]]
He first became interested in [[filmmaking]] when he saw ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' at the age of 9. At the age of 18 he began his studies in film and script making in the [[University of Southern California]]. After his graduation he moved back to Ecuador with the idea of filmmaking in a country where there was practically no movie industry.
He first became interested in [[filmmaking]] when he saw ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' at the age of 9. At the age of 18 he began his studies in film and script making in the [[University of Southern California]]. After his graduation he moved back to Ecuador with the idea of filmmaking in a country where there was practically no movie industry.


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His second film, ''[[Cronicas (film)|Crónicas]]'', was recognized with the Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Award, and first appeared at Cannes in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section in [[2004 Cannes Film Festival|2004]],<ref name="festival-cannes.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/4201918/year/2004.html |title=Festival de Cannes: Crónicas |accessdate=2009-11-30|work=festival-cannes.com}}</ref> and was nominated to the [[Grand Jury Prize]] at [[Sundance Film Festival]]. He was attached to direct the motion picture ''Manhunt'' that tells the story of what occurred in the lapse of the 48 hours that followed the assassination of [[Abraham Lincoln]] and was to star [[Harrison Ford]]. The project was later cancelled.
His second film, ''[[Cronicas (film)|Crónicas]]'', was recognized with the Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Award, and first appeared at Cannes in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section in [[2004 Cannes Film Festival|2004]],<ref name="festival-cannes.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/4201918/year/2004.html |title=Festival de Cannes: Crónicas |accessdate=2009-11-30|work=festival-cannes.com}}</ref> and was nominated to the [[Grand Jury Prize]] at [[Sundance Film Festival]]. He was attached to direct the motion picture ''Manhunt'' that tells the story of what occurred in the lapse of the 48 hours that followed the assassination of [[Abraham Lincoln]] and was to star [[Harrison Ford]]. The project was later cancelled.
[[File:Sebastian Cordero at 2017 MIFF.jpg|thumb|upright|right|Sebastian Cordero at 2017 [[Miami International Film Festival]] showing of ''[[Such Is Life in the Tropics]]'']]

Rabia, his third film, was filmed in Spain. It is based on a novel from the writer Sergio Bizzio.
''[[Rage (2009 Spanish film)|Rabia]]'', his third film, was filmed in Spain. It is based on a novel from the writer Sergio Bizzio.
His fourth film ''Pescador'', filmed once again in Ecuador, was released in 2011.
His fourth film ''Pescador'', filmed once again in Ecuador, was released in 2011.


''[[Europa Report]]'' was Cordero's first full English language film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hopewell|first=John|title=‘Tropics,’ ‘Mountain,’ ‘Frost’ At Puentes|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/international/tropics-mountain-frost-at-puentes-1200569644/|accessdate=3 August 2013|newspaper=Variety|date=July 30, 2013}}</ref> The film was shot over the course of 18 days in Brooklyn in 2011.<ref name="latimes-europa">{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Comic-Con: Modest ‘Europa Report’ gets San Diego’s biggest stage|url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/comic-con-modest-europa-report-gets-comic-cons-biggest-stage/|accessdate=3 August 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 19, 2013}}</ref> ''Europa Report'' was officially launched with a screening at the [[Hayden Planetarium]] on August 1, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kramer|first=Miriam|title=Sci-Fi Film 'Europa Report' Launches in New York City Tonight|url=http://www.space.com/22195-europa-report-film-nyc-premiere.html|accessdate=3 August 2013|newspaper=Space.com|date=1 August 2013}}</ref> and was released on demand and in theaters a day later.<ref name="latimes-europa" />
''[[Europa Report]]'' was Cordero's first full English language film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hopewell|first=John|title=‘Tropics,’ ‘Mountain,’ ‘Frost’ At Puentes|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/international/tropics-mountain-frost-at-puentes-1200569644/|accessdate=3 August 2013|newspaper=Variety|date=July 30, 2013}}</ref> The film was shot over the course of 18 days in Brooklyn in 2011.<ref name="latimes-europa">{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|title=Comic-Con: Modest ‘Europa Report’ gets San Diego’s biggest stage|url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/comic-con-modest-europa-report-gets-comic-cons-biggest-stage/|accessdate=3 August 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=July 19, 2013}}</ref> ''Europa Report'' was officially launched with a screening at the [[Hayden Planetarium]] on August 1, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kramer|first=Miriam|title=Sci-Fi Film 'Europa Report' Launches in New York City Tonight|url=http://www.space.com/22195-europa-report-film-nyc-premiere.html|accessdate=3 August 2013|newspaper=Space.com|date=1 August 2013}}</ref> and was released on demand and in theaters a day later.<ref name="latimes-europa" />


He is currently starting development on his sixth film, "Such is Life in the Tropics".
He finished development of his sixth film, ''[[Such Is Life in the Tropics]]'' in 2016.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
*''[[Ratas, Ratones, Rateros]]'' (starring Carlos Valencia, first shown at the 1999 Venice Film Festival)
*''[[Ratas, Ratones, Rateros]]'' (1999)
*''[[Cronicas (film)|Crónicas]]'' (starring [[John Leguizamo]], first shown at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival)
*''[[Cronicas (film)|Crónicas]]'' (2004)
*''[[Rabia (film)|Rabia]]'' (starring Martina Garcia, first shown at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival)
*''[[Rage (2009 Spanish film)|Rabia]]'' (2009)
*''[[Pescador (film)|Pescador]]'' (starring Andrés Crespo and released in 2011)
*''Pescador'' (2011)
*''[[Europa Report]]'' (about a space mission to Jupiter's moon Europa, debuted at the 2013 L.A. Film Festival)
*''[[Europa Report]]'' (2013)
*''[[Such Is Life in the Tropics]]'' (2016)
*''[[Behind the Mist]]'' (2023)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 2 October 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cordero and the second or maternal family name is Espinosa.
Sebastián Cordero Espinosa
Sebastián Cordero in 2014.
Born
Sebastián Cordero Espinosa

(1972-05-23) 23 May 1972 (age 52)
Quito, Ecuador
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, editor
Years active1999–present

Sebastián Cordero Espinosa (Spanish pronunciation: [seβasˈtjaŋ koɾˈðeɾo]; born 23 May 1972) is an Ecuadorian film director, screenwriter and editor, often recognized for his work in Ratas, Ratones, Rateros (1999), Crónicas (2004), and Europa Report (2013). His films have been exhibited in festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival among others.

Career

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He first became interested in filmmaking when he saw Raiders of the Lost Ark at the age of 9. At the age of 18 he began his studies in film and script making in the University of Southern California. After his graduation he moved back to Ecuador with the idea of filmmaking in a country where there was practically no movie industry.

His first movie, Ratas, Ratones, Rateros (1999), which portrays the life in a poverty-stricken Ecuador, led to his first appearance at Venice Film Festival. It later appeared in film festivals such as Toronto, San Sebastián and Buenos Aires, and been recognized with awards and honors at Huelva and La Habana film festivals.

His second film, Crónicas, was recognized with the Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Award, and first appeared at Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section in 2004,[1] and was nominated to the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival. He was attached to direct the motion picture Manhunt that tells the story of what occurred in the lapse of the 48 hours that followed the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and was to star Harrison Ford. The project was later cancelled.

Sebastian Cordero at 2017 Miami International Film Festival showing of Such Is Life in the Tropics

Rabia, his third film, was filmed in Spain. It is based on a novel from the writer Sergio Bizzio. His fourth film Pescador, filmed once again in Ecuador, was released in 2011.

Europa Report was Cordero's first full English language film.[2] The film was shot over the course of 18 days in Brooklyn in 2011.[3] Europa Report was officially launched with a screening at the Hayden Planetarium on August 1, 2013,[4] and was released on demand and in theaters a day later.[3]

He finished development of his sixth film, Such Is Life in the Tropics in 2016.

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: Crónicas". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-11-30.
  2. ^ Hopewell, John (July 30, 2013). "'Tropics,' 'Mountain,' 'Frost' At Puentes". Variety. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  3. ^ a b Keegan, Rebecca (July 19, 2013). "Comic-Con: Modest 'Europa Report' gets San Diego's biggest stage". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  4. ^ Kramer, Miriam (1 August 2013). "Sci-Fi Film 'Europa Report' Launches in New York City Tonight". Space.com. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
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