Directing

Valentina Cabeza Kuhlmann

Born August 16, 2000 · Santiago de Chile, Chile (age 26)

Valentina Cabeza (born 16 August 2000) is a Chilean filmmaker graduated and stood out mainly in the areas of directing and production. Her documentary "The Ashes" was selected for FICVIÑA 2023 and later featured in FICVIÑA 2024 as part of an audience development showcase. She worked as a script supervisor on various student short films and on a feature film in 2025. Her most recent project was a s…

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Two Hours

Two Hours · 2025

When a massive earthquake hits Chile, oceanographer Camila Zúñiga must race against time to warn of an impending tsunami — but institutional hierarchy and ingrained sexism threaten to silence her before it’s too late.

Génesis

Génesis · 2025

In an inner world suspended between oblivion and creation, a female figure moves through a dreamlike space where forgotten ideas take shape. Genesis is an experimental piece that explores the journey toward the origin of an idea — of oneself.

The Ashes

The Ashes · 2023

MovieDocumentary

Death, as well as the opportunity for new life, is a duality that is part of the essence of Placilla de Peñuelas.

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Two Hours

Two Hours · 2025

When a massive earthquake hits Chile, oceanographer Camila Zúñiga must race against time to warn of an impending tsunami — but institutional hierarchy and ingrained sexism threaten to silence her before it’s too late.

Director

Génesis

Génesis · 2025

In an inner world suspended between oblivion and creation, a female figure moves through a dreamlike space where forgotten ideas take shape. Genesis is an experimental piece that explores the journey toward the origin of an idea — of oneself.

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The Ashes

The Ashes · 2023

MovieDocumentary

Death, as well as the opportunity for new life, is a duality that is part of the essence of Placilla de Peñuelas.

Director