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Facundo Balza

Born December 31, 2005 · Montevideo, Uruguay (age 20)

Facundo Balza (born December 31, 2005) is a Uruguayan film director and producer. His latest project "Espírita" was selected for the 2024 Fantastic Workshop organized by ACAU and BIFFF, which gave him the opportunity to present the short film at Ventana Sur and the BIF Market in Brussels.

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S22

MovieDramaComedy

Gero and Cris, two young filmmakers, have the opportunity to pitch their idea to an important producer. But minutes before, Gero receives a call from work demanding that he return immediately, forcing him to choose between securing his present or risking it all for his future.

Espírita

Espírita · 2024

During the military dictatorship, Mariana and her husband turn to the spiritualist Joaquín hoping he can help them uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance.

Las películas de mi pueblo

Las películas de mi pueblo · 2026

Las películas de mi pueblo

MovieDocumentary

Guichón, Paysandú, Uruguay. After more than 18 released feature films, 80-year-old amateur filmmaker Edgardo Artigas shoots his final film alongside his neighbors and friends.

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S22

MovieDramaComedy

Gero and Cris, two young filmmakers, have the opportunity to pitch their idea to an important producer. But minutes before, Gero receives a call from work demanding that he return immediately, forcing him to choose between securing his present or risking it all for his future.

Producer

Espírita

Espírita · 2024

During the military dictatorship, Mariana and her husband turn to the spiritualist Joaquín hoping he can help them uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance.

Director

Las películas de mi pueblo

Las películas de mi pueblo · 2026

Las películas de mi pueblo

MovieDocumentary

Guichón, Paysandú, Uruguay. After more than 18 released feature films, 80-year-old amateur filmmaker Edgardo Artigas shoots his final film alongside his neighbors and friends.

Producer