Simón Mesa Soto
{{Short description|Colombian film director and screenwriter}}
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Simón Mesa Soto, is a Colombian film director and screenwriter known for his short films Leidi and Madre, and his first feature film Amparo, which had its premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
Early years
Simón Mesa Soto was born in Medellín, Colombia. Studied Audiovisual Communication at Universidad de Antioquia, where he also worked as lecturer in film editing before moving to the UK. In 2014 finished his studies in filmmaking at London Film School. Leidi was his graduation project.
Career
Filmography
- Amparo (2021)
=Short films=
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|4679895|Simón Mesa Soto}}
{{Short Film Palme d'Or Winners}}
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Category:Colombian film directors
Category:Alumni of the London Film School
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