Press Kit
Short Bio (50 words)
Sebastián C. Santisteban is a Colombian filmmaker and writer based in Barcelona. His work blends artificial intelligence, tropical existentialism, dark humor and satire. His cinematic manifesto, Rumbo a Peor Films, champions a precarious yet rigorous cinema. His book El Maluverso reimagines Maluma as an existentialist writer. His next feature film, Ruinas Artificiales, is a metafiction about the end of the world.
Extended Bio (150 words)
Sebastián C. Santisteban (Colombia, 1988) is a filmmaker and writer whose work navigates the intersection of artificial intelligence, tropical existentialism, dark humor and social satire. Based in Barcelona, he creates films and literature that challenge conventional narratives through experimental storytelling and critical thought. His short film Bel explores absurdity and existential crisis. El Barnaverso captures the duality of Barcelona through the eyes of a Latin American immigrant. Imaginarios is a documentary exploring creative processes and artistic identity. His cinematic manifesto, Rumbo a Peor Films, advocates for a precarious but rigorous approach to independent cinema. His book El Maluverso reimagines reggaeton star Maluma as an existentialist writer, blending satire with cultural criticism. His upcoming feature film, Ruinas Artificiales, is a metafiction about the end of the world, blending AI-generated narratives with human storytelling.
Contact
For press inquiries, screenings, collaborations or interviews:
Email: sebastiansantisteban@gmail.com
Website: sebastiansantisteban.com
Vimeo: vimeo.com/sebastiansantisteban
