Diego Lerman was born in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a country rich in cultural heritage. He is a multifaceted individual, exceling in various artistic fields, including film direction, scriptwriting, and production. Lerman's academic background is impressive, having graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with a degree in Design of Image and Sound, as well as the Municipal School of Dramatic Arts, where he studied Dramaturgy.
In 2002, Lerman's talent and dedication earned him a residency at the prestigious Cannes Festival. This milestone marked the beginning of his successful career as a film director, and he has since directed six feature-length films, all of which he has also written. These films have garnered international recognition, being showcased at prominent film festivals worldwide, including those in Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan.
In addition to his work in film, Lerman is also a prolific producer, having co-founded the production house Campo Cine with Nicolás Avruj in 2009. Under his guidance, Campo Cine has produced numerous feature-length films, shorts, documentaries, and television series. Lerman's expertise and vision have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Golden Leopard Award at the Locarno Film Festival.
As a respected figure in the film industry, Lerman has served as the President of the Jury for the Venice Days section at the Venice Film Festival in 2014 and has been a member of the Official Jury at various other prominent film festivals, such as Locarno, La Habana, San Sebastian, and Chicago. His work has been recognized with numerous accolades, including Best Script, Silver Leopard, Best Film, and Critics and Industry Argentinian Film Awards.
In addition to his work in film, Lerman has also ventured into television, creating and showrunning the acclaimed Argentinian series "La casa" for Netflix. His theatre work has also received critical acclaim, with several productions recognized by both audiences and critics in Buenos Aires.
Here is a selected filmography of Diego Lerman's work as director, writer, and producer:
* "La Prueba" (1999) - Short film
* "Tan de repente" (2002) - Feature-length film, Locarno - Silver Leopard
* "La guerra de los gimnasios" (2005) - Middle-length film, Locarno Official Selection
* "Mientras tanto" (2006) - Feature-length film, Venice - Venice Days
* "Servicios prestados" (2007) - Documentary, Locarno Official Selection
* "La mirada invisible" (2010) - Feature-length film, Cannes - Quinzaine des Réalisateurs, Netflix
* "Refugiado" (2014) - Feature-length film, Cannes - Quinzaine des Réalisateurs, Netflix
* "La casa" (2015) - TV series, Rotterdam Official Selection, Netflix
* "Una especie de familia" (2017) - Feature-length film, Toronto IFF - San Sebastián IFF, Netflix
* "El suplente" (2021) - Feature-length film, Toronto IFF - San Sebastián IFF
