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Alvaro Arista

Born August 26, 2002 · Lima, Peru (age 24)

Peruvian filmmaker dedicated to directing and screenwriting, with a focus on profound, introspective narratives. He has developed projects such as Salir a Flote and Nebula, exploring the emotional rebuilding of characters as they navigate life's various adversities and situations, while telling intimate stories that connect with the viewer.

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For next Christmas

For next Christmas · 2025

For next Christmas

Darío, a boy who dreams of having the perfect family, begins making a series of wishes that, over the years, cause his home to gradually empty out each Christmas.

Get afloat

Get afloat · 2026

After becoming paraplegic, Lucas, a young competitive swimmer, isolates himself from the world, sinking into depression. His former coach, Raúl, refuses to abandon him and confronts him harshly. In this emotional turmoil, Lucas must decide whether to let his new reality overwhelm him or find the motivation to rise above it.

Nebula

MovieDramaFantasy

Laura, a quiet young woman trapped in the monotony of her work life, finds herself abruptly transported to an alternative reality where she discovers the life she could have had. Confronting old wounds and the shadow of a creative betrayal, she must decide whether to remain muted or reinvent herself to reclaim her voice.

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For next Christmas

For next Christmas · 2025

For next Christmas

Darío, a boy who dreams of having the perfect family, begins making a series of wishes that, over the years, cause his home to gradually empty out each Christmas.

Director

Get afloat

Get afloat · 2026

After becoming paraplegic, Lucas, a young competitive swimmer, isolates himself from the world, sinking into depression. His former coach, Raúl, refuses to abandon him and confronts him harshly. In this emotional turmoil, Lucas must decide whether to let his new reality overwhelm him or find the motivation to rise above it.

Director

Nebula

MovieDramaFantasy

Laura, a quiet young woman trapped in the monotony of her work life, finds herself abruptly transported to an alternative reality where she discovers the life she could have had. Confronting old wounds and the shadow of a creative betrayal, she must decide whether to remain muted or reinvent herself to reclaim her voice.

Director