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Alas de Papel

A poetic and haunting journey through the eyes of Sumaq, an 8-year-old girl in Ecuador who works to support her younger brother, Alas de Papel exposes the invisible labor of children around the world, weaving raw imagery, music, and spoken word into a call for justice.

  • Amaru Zeas Siguenza
    Director
  • Amaru Zeas Siguenza
    Writer
  • Amaru Zeas Siguenza
    Producer
  • Amaru Zeas Siguenza
    Soundtrack
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 13, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    115 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Amaru Zeas Siguenza

Originally from Ecuador, Amaru is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, including Best Director at Cannes Shorts, and was named one of the Top 100 3D Artists Worldwide by 3D Artist Magazine. With over 18 years of experience, his expertise spans the evolving landscape of digital media — from Virtual Production, VFX, Games, VR/XR, and Animation to Architectural Visualization.

He has held creative roles at Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, and now serves as the Creative Director for Generative AI at Griptape.ai, where he explores new ways to fuse storytelling with cutting-edge technology.

Amaru made his directorial debut in 2021 with Life Hunter, a dystopian short film exploring humanity’s relationship with nature. With his second film, Picchu, Amaru pays tribute to his cultural roots and dedicates the film to all the children in the world — blending heritage, innocence, and hope into a deeply personal story.

His most recent film, Alas de Papel (Paper Wings), continues his mission to create socially impactful stories through innovative tools, merging art and technology to raise awareness and inspire change. The film is a testament to how AI can amplify human creativity, allowing a single artist to achieve a cinematic vision that once required an entire studio.

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Director Statement

My work is guided by six core values: Curiosity, Passion, Consistency, Commitment, Purpose, and the desire to Inspire.

Curiosity drives me to explore new technologies like generative AI. Passion fuels every frame I create. Consistency and commitment keep me moving forward, even when the path is uncertain.

With purpose at the heart of every project, I aim to tell stories that matter. And above all, I hope to inspire others to embrace change, stay creative, and believe in the power of their own voice.