As a documentary filmmaker, I strive to shed light on social issues. My passion drives me to create thought-provoking films that inspire empathy and understanding for marginalized communities with the ultimate goal of promoting positive change
José Antonio is a socially conscious filmmaker specializing in documentaries. Currently, he is focused on independent film projects while completing his MFA degree at the Université du Québec in Outaouais, Canada.
In 2015, José's first feature-length documentary, "Carlitos," premiered at the BAFICI festival in Argentina and screened in theaters throughout Ecuador. His work has since been showcased in over 40 international film festivals and has won two international awards.
José's passion for filmmaking began at a young age, working alongside his parents on the "Ñahui" series, which explores indigenous and black cultures in Ecuador. After studying directing and editing in Argentina for eight years, he returned to Ecuador to teach filmmaking at various institutions. In 2010, he co-founded La Vérité Films, a production company responsible for producing over 90 episodes of national television. The company was awarded the Social Relevance Award from TAL Television Latin America in 2015.
In 2023, with his latest project, José was selected as a member of the BANFF/Netflix Diversity of Voice cohort, and in 2021, he was also selected as part of the P.R.I.S.M.E program cohort organized by Main Film in Montreal.
  • Director (5 Credits)
    Becoming family2023
    Documentary
    To Manaus2022
    Documentary, Short
    CARLITOS2015
    Documentary
    Baltazar Ushka, the frozen time2008
    Documentary, Short
    Nuna Potosi2004
    Documentary
  • Writer (3 Credits)
    To Manaus2022
    Documentary, Short
    CARLITOS2015
    Documentary
    Nuna Potosi2004
    Documentary
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    To Manaus2022
    Documentary, Short
    CARLITOS2015
    Documentary
  • Editor (1 Credit)
    CARLITOS2015
    Documentary
  • Photographer (1 Credit)
    CARLITOS2015
    Documentary
Documentaries Competition
CARLITOS
Havana Film Festival
Havana
2015
International Competition
CARLITOS
BAFICI
Buenos Aires
2014
1th prize young director
Baltazar Ushka, the frozen time
Espiello IX
Huesca
2011
Official selection
Baltazar Ushka, the frozen time
EDOC V
Quito
2008
Official selection
Nuna Potosi
Rencontres Cinémas d´Amérique Latine
Toulouse
2005
Official selection
Nuna Potosi
Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva
Huelva
2005
College
UQO
Visual Arts
2022Present
College
ENERC-INCAA / Argentina
Bachelor's Degree in Film Editing
20032005
College
Eliseo Subiela's Professional Film School
Film directing
20002002
High School
PESTALOZZI
HIGH SCHOOL
19851997
Birth Date
November 15, 1979
Birth City
Riobamba
Current City
Gatineau
Hometown
Quito
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
BIPOC
As a documentary filmmaker, I strive to shed light on social issues. My passion drives me to create thought-provoking films that inspire empathy and understanding for marginalized communities with the ultimate goal of promoting positive change
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