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Samuel Vargas is an emerging filmmaker from Envigado, Colombia, currently based in Miami, Florida. A dedicated student majoring in Film, Television, and Digital Production at Miami Dade College, Vargas has been selected for the prestigious 2024 Film and Media Career Development Program by The Gotham EDU and is a recipient of the Sidney Poitier Initiative Scholarship.
Known for his strong capabilities in directing and producing, Vargas has produced several short films that have been featured in respected festivals, including the Miami Film Festival, OutShine Film Festival, and TIDE Film Festival. His short film, As I Promised You, gained notable traction, amassing over 271,000 views on YouTube within a year. His latest project, ¡Que Colombianada!, continues to showcase his dedication to storytelling and his Colombian heritage.
In 2024, Vargas co-founded the Hispanic Heritage Film Festival, which held its inaugural event in Miami, celebrating and amplifying Hispanic voices in film. Through his work both behind the camera and within the festival circuit, Vargas continues to make a significant impact in the independent film community.
Official Selection
¡Que Colombianada!
TIDE Film Festival
Brooklyn, New York
2024
Official Selection
¡Que Colombianada!
New Generation Miami Short Film Festival
Miami, Florida
2024
Official Selection
Tres Leches
Miami Film Festival
Miami, FL
2024
Official Selection
i dreamt of this, Esther
Orange & Blue Film Festival
Gainesville, FL
2024
Official Selection
i dreamt of this, Esther
Miami Film Festival
Miami, FL
2024
Honorable Mention for Best Drama Short
There's Someone In The House
Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles, CA
2023
Official Selection
New Day, New Day
Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network
Pinewood Studios, England
2023
Official Selection
New Day, New Day
Sun Pass Film Festival
Miami, FL
2023
Official Selection
As I Promised You
OutShine Film Festival
Miami, FL
2023
Official Selection
As I Promised You
European Short Awards
Brno, Jihomoravský kraj
2023
Official Selection
As I Promised You
Miami Film Festival
Miami, FL
2023
Official Selection
As I Promised You
Anatolia International Film Festival
Istanbul
2023
Gold Award: LGBTQ
As I Promised You
Paris Film Awards
Paris
2023
Official Selection
As I Promised You
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - by Lift-Off Global Network
Iver, Buckinghamshire
2022
Official Selection
As I Promised You
Iconic Images Film Festival
2022
Official Selection
As I Promised You
Milan Gold Awards
Milan
2022
Semi-Finalist
As I Promised You
Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles, CA
2022
Semi-Finalist
As I Promised You
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival
Providence, RI
2022
Best Student Film
As I Promised You
New York Movie Awards
New York
2022
Best Original Score
As I Promised You
Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles, CA
2022
Officially Selected
Bi The Way
Anita's Film Festival
Miami, Florida
2022
Finalist
Bi The Way
International Diversity Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
2022
Official Selection
Bi The Way
Miami Dade College Student Film Festival
Miami, Florida
2022
Official Selection
Bi The Way
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions By Lift-Off Global Network
Iver, England
2022
Official Selection
Bi The Way
Florence Film Awards
Firenze, Toscana
2022
Honorable Mention
Bi The Way
Student World Impact Film Festival
New York
2022
Honorable Mention
Bi The Way
Oz Indie Film Festival
Melbourne, Victoria
2022
Finalist
Bi The Way
Roma Short Film Festival
2022
Gold Award - LGBTQ Film
Bi The Way
Hollywood Gold Awards
Los Angeles, California
2022
Best Production Design
Bi The Way
Rome International Movie Awards
Rome
2022
Best LGBTQ
Bi The Way
Rome International Movie Awards
Rome
2022
Special Mention Art Direction Short Film
Bi The Way
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Puerto la Cruz, Anzoategui
2022
Special Mention Supporting Actor Short Film
Bi The Way
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Puerto la Cruz, Anzoategui
2022
Special Mention Lead Actor Short Film
Bi The Way
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Puerto la Cruz, Anzoategui
2022
Special Mention Young Director Short Film
Bi The Way
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Puerto la Cruz, Anzoategui
2022
Best LGBT Short Film
Bi The Way
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Puerto la Cruz, Anzoategui
2022
College
Miami Dade College
A.S. Film Production Technology
20202022
College
Miami Dade College
B.A.S Film, Television, and Digital Production
2022Present
High School
Felix Varela Senior High School
20172020
Birth Date
December 5, 2000
Nickname
Vargas
Birth City
Envigado
Current City
Miami
Hometown
Envigado
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Latino
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
I firmly believe that film is undoubtedly a form of art that commands respect, value, and appreciation, regardless of personal taste.
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