
Sebastián Castellanos Galindo
Directing
Biography
Sebastián Castellanos Galindo (born 2001) is a Mexican filmmaker. He earned his degree in Film from Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión. Throughout his early career, he has directed several short films, including Onironauta: Vigilia y Cognición (2021), a tribute to early 20th-century silent cinema, and Taciturno (2024), his student thesis film.
Known For

Coming from a discussion with his love partner, Alex acts on instinct and pursues his desires, ignoring the consequences of his decisions and the damage he can cause Romina. Alex becomes entangled in a confusing situation involving a sexual attraction to both a mysterious woman and an idealized version of Romina.
Zarabanda

Fernando intends to propose to his girlfriend during a dinner with friends. However, the appearance of a mysterious woman entangles him in a fantasy that leads him to question his true feelings about his relationship. Through shocking revelations and sudden acts of infidelity, Fernando realizes that perhaps his reality is not as harsh as he once believed.
Taciturno

Leonardo de Santiago, a former film student, promises to make a masterpiece of contemporary cinema, however, pride could cause a disaster on his set.
Il Capo

At a music academy, veteran Professor Victor faces challenges as he prepares to conduct his final concert with a choir of children who lack passion for music. The arrival of the academy director complicates matters, and Victor learns of his dismissal just before the performance. Determined to overcome adversity, Victor, with the help of former student Angelica and the child Albert, manages to lead the choir to a heartfelt performance, rekindling their connection with music.
Ritardando

After receiving a magic box of matches, Agustín de Zaragoza falls into profound nightmares, where he confronts his major fears while trying to escape. A series of revelations will take him to the darkest corners of his own being.