Fernando Lavenderos, a renowned filmmaker from Santiago de Chile, has made a significant impact on the world of cinema with his innovative and groundbreaking works. His extensive repertoire includes both fiction and documentary films that have transcended the boundaries of their respective genres.
Lavenderos' remarkable career began to take off with his critically acclaimed film "Y las vacas vuelan" in 2003, which is widely regarded as a pioneering achievement in Chilean cinema. This milestone marked the beginning of his ascent to international recognition, paving the way for his subsequent successes.
In 2012, his fiction film "Las Cosas como Son" earned widespread acclaim, winning an impressive 14 national and international awards at prestigious festivals such as the Karlovy Vary Independent Camera Award and the Mar del Plata Film Festival.
Fast-forward to 2015, Lavenderos released his latest masterpiece, the fiction-documentary hybrid "Lost North", which took top honors at the FicValdivia Film Festival, further solidifying his reputation as a master of his craft.
