Jorge Espíndola Carvajal
Directing
Biography
Jorge Espíndola Carvajal (Duitama, 2000) is a Colombian director, screenwriter, cinematographer and producer. In 2019 he made studies in Camera for Film in Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) in Medellín, developing projects like: “UN DÍA DE NARCOLEPSIA”, “CUANDO LAS EMOCIONES SE ENCUENTRAN” in 2019; “LA PERSECUSIÓN”, “ONÍRICO”, “ANGÉLICA” in 2020; and “PÍO” in 2021, having official selections in Colombian festivals. In 2022 he studied the filmmaking conservatory in Escuela Nacional de Cine (ENACC) in Bogotá, directing and producing several films including “ALTAGRACIA”, “¡ES HORA DE JUGAR!” in 2023; and "BAKATÁ" in 2024, all having recognition in worldwide festivals, including nominations as best director and winning awards in cinematography.
Known For
Images of life in Bogotá, from sunrise to sunset. By showing human behaviour, social differences, architecture, landscapes, public transportation, love and loneliness, filmmaker Jorge Espíndola Carvajal invites you to feel and to live a day in the capital of Colombia.
Bakatá
Javier receives emails about her sister who disappeared five years ago. He'll have to solve the three riddles contained in the mails having 24 hours to do it.
Altagracia
Max, a six year old girl, has to hide from her abusive father, a being that she sees like a hungry werewolf. She has to be quiet enough before this monster finds her.
¡Es Hora de Jugar!
Simón, a six year old kid, finds a baby chick while shopping. He would have to make everything in his power to help his new lillte freind to find its way home.