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Alejandro D. Orengo Colón

Alejandro D. Orengo Colón

Directing

Biography

Alejandro D. Orengo Colón is a Puerto Rican director and editor, from Mayagüez. He holds a Master’s in Film Directing from the Savannah College of Art and Design and works as an editor on short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries, while also developing personal projects. His films, such as Alex y Fabio Ya No Están (2013), Anacrusa (2022), and Asterión: ó Si Te Metes Con El Toro (2024), have been screened at international festivals. He has also participated in Cortadito, an initiative by the Alliance Française of Puerto Rico, with Asterión: ó Si Te Metes Con El Toro (2024) and Caen Hojas Blancas (2026). As an editor, he has worked on El Jacho: Una Leyenda Puertorriqueña (2024), which won multiple awards at the LUSCA Film Festival, as well as En Duda, Siempre a la Izquierda (2024) and Trapo Sucio (2024). He is currently developing his first feature film in collaboration with director Edwards Andrés Martínez.

Known For

Esta Isla
7.5

Bebo, a teenager from a coastal Puerto Rican town, lives with his brother in a public housing complex. They fish for a living, but growing desperation drives them to illegal dealings that promise easy money. When a job goes wrong and blood is spilled, Bebo flees with Lola, a wealthy girl seeking to escape her troubled reality. As they navigate the labyrinthine mountains, they encounter remnants of a fading way of life, contrasting with the violence that follows them. As hitmen close in, Bebo must confront his choices and decide if redemption is possible, or if the sea will be their final escape. A portrait of the Puerto Rican experience that dives into the complexities of identity, resilience, and colonial legacy, the film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it was honored with Best Cinematography, Best New Director, and the Jury Award. It was also nominated for the prestigious Spirit Awards, solidifying its place as one of the most celebrated Puerto Rican films.

Esta Isla

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