
J. D. Estévez
Directing
Biography
J. D. Estévez (born 24 November, 2003) is a Colombian screenwriter and director based in Vancouver, Canada. He has written and directed the short films 'Perpetual memories' (2023), 'Ascension' (2025) and 'Beginnings' (TBD).
Known For

Gabriel steals rings trying to find Cristina's, the past love he is unable to get over.
Ringed

In a dystopian future, where the Earth's surface is uninhabitable and the people live underground, a group of masked individuals provide the hopeless a way out: relive their own memories forever.
Perpetual memories

On the verge of losing faith in a god who left his people at the mercy of a cruel disease, a priest finds hope in an angel fallen from the sky. A conversation with the creature will make him reconsider his position on Earth: to revive his faith or take justice into his own hands.
Ascension

Words are not needed for her to understand him... until a certain point. When is it too late to express what you feel in a relationship?
Silent melancholy

We see them, but decide to ignore them. They ask us, but we're bothered by it. Break out of your bubble and live immersively the stories and the daily life of half of Colombia's labor force: informal workers.
Outside the bubble

Omar, a former paramilitary member, rebuilds his life through music after years of armed conflict. The documentary explores his journey towards peace and societal reintegration, highlighting his efforts to destigmatize ex-combatants. Through personal testimonies, it showcases how someone with a violent past can truly change and contribute positively to society.
Forgiveness

A young man makes empty promises in an empty room. His only companion: a lamp.
Lamp

Guided by a mysterious hooded figure, Athan journeys through a hallway of memories, each door crucial to define who he is.