Santiago José García Cruz
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 17, 2000
- Birthplace
- Santiago, Dominican Republic
Santiago is involved in the production of commercials, short films, and feature films at the local level. He holds a dual bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication and Cinematic Arts from PUCMM STGO and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3), where he earned an associate degree in Digital Cinema. Throughout his college career, Santiago produced, directed, wrote, and edited numerous short films, and he also works as a writer, production assistant, cinematographer, and camera assistant. Notable works include "Anfitrión" (2020), filmed during the pandemic and selected for local festivals such as "Finearts" and "Semana Más Corta" in Santo Domingo. His project "Cartas" (2022), co-directed with Ralva Álvarez, has been officially selected and recognized at various local and international festivals. His new short film, "Mérito" (2024), is making its way through various film festivals.
Filmography
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Mérito 2024
Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Production Executive, Writer
Anfitrión 2021
Director
El Ayer y Nosotros 2024
Director of Photography
Como Nos Ven 2024
Camera Operator
Camina, ven 2024
Focus Puller
Cartas 2022
Co-Director, Director of Photography, Production Executive, Editor
Guetos de Terciopelo 2022
as 1st AD (La Silla), Director of Photography, Sound Mixer, Editor
Credits from TMDB.