Sebastián Alfaro
Writing
Biography
He studied at the National School of Cinematographic Arts (2020-2023) with a major in Screenwriting. He has studies in Philosophy at the national Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He’s been developing in Production since his early 20’s and the short film “Africa”, which he produced, was awarded Best Short Documentary at the Morelia Internacional Film Festival in 2023.
Known For
Africa, a trans woman dedicated to musical representation and comic entertainment on Facebook exhibits her daily life through live broadcasts, having success and a large influx of viewers. This while she is getting ready for her special program in honor of her best friend Vicenta de Loris, since a year has passed since her life was taken from her.
África
In this documentary, we learn about five stories that converge at the same point, the bathroom. Each bathroom tells the story of its inhabitant.
A Secret Place
A journey through the streets of Mexico City in search of capturing images of violent events that may be of public interest. Jaime Verde, a photojournalist specializing in crime news, drives through the labyrinthine metropolis, enveloped in its lights and sounds. His work consists of navigating daily life, waiting for the right moment; it is during this wait that the city reveals itself.
Lethe
An experimental and sensory portrait of the Mexico City Metro System through the job of a subway driver and the spaces she journeys.
Metro
A search sparked by the eternal struggle between faith and the fear of death. Toro traces the spiritual journey of Julián, a young man bound to the inherited fate of the bullfighting ritual.