- He was born in London, England, but has lived in different countries around the world such as India, USA, Mexico, Colombia and the UK. At a very young age he entered the world of theater working as an actor and playwriter, especially in the anthropological theater where he seeks through theatrical research different dimensions of the stage encounter.
He studied philosophy at the university of the Andes in Colombia and created with his uncle Gabriel García Márquez The Fiti Fundation, for theatre and the Arts, where he made the first version of One Hundred Years of Solitude in theater which was presented in several seasons in Colombia and Mexico. He traveled to London where he worked as an actor, playwright and director of several plays and lived in India for two years learning Vedanta philosophy and extensive training in Hatha Yoga. Upon returning, he began to investigate indigenous rites, especially the Wayuu culture, making an adaptation of the play Eyes of the Blue Dog that he presented in Turkey, Greece and Madrid.
He studied Film Directing at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles and upon his return to Colombia he began working on various ethnological documentaries and short films. His script Back to the Sea of My Deceased, his first film, won several script awards, including the one from the Colombian Ministry of Culture and from Cinefilia Ibermedia in Spain. It won the production award from the Colombian Ministry of Culture and a co-production award with Mexico at the Guadalajara Film Festival. His short film Atarraya premiered at the Short Film Corner in Cannes and was at more than thirty festivals around the world such as Friburgo, Guadalajara, Cartagena, among others.
In 2022, he premiered his short film "Invisibles" at the Clermont Ferrand Festival in France, continuing with the Fribourg festival in Switzerland and at the closing of the Cartagena Film Festival. In May 2022 it was presented at the Moma in New York. His script Fraternity won the Ministry of Culture's scriptwriting award and he adapted it into a series that was premiered in May 2022 on HboMax under the name Las iguanas.
He is currently developing a script in co-production with Colombia and Germany called "In the Shadow of an Apple Tree I sat down and cried" and the script "Domus Dei" in Colombia-Mexico co-production. He Is an expert on Gabriel Garcia Marquez's film and literature career, and his life and creative process, and has developed a Conference Called: Gabo and Cinema that he has presented in several places.- IMDb Mini Biography By: ESTEBAN GARCIA - Born in London, this award winning writer-director has lived across the globe, calling India, the USA, Mexico, Colombia, and the UK home. With a passion for storytelling, he embarked on a journey into the world of theater at a young age, working as an actor and playwright. His focus on anthropological theater led him to explore various dimensions of the stage.
After studying philosophy at the Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia, he co-founded The Fiti Foundation for Theatre and the Arts alongside his uncle, Gabriel García Márquez. Notably, he spearheaded the first theatrical adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude, captivating audiences in Colombia and México. Seeking new experiences, he ventured to London, where he honed his craft as an actor, playwright, and director. His thirst for knowledge took him to India, where he delved into Vedanta philosophy and underwent extensive training in Hatha Yoga.
Upon returning to Colombia, he delved into the study of indigenous rites, with a particular interest in the Wayuu culture. He successfully adapted the play Eyes of the Blue Dog, showcasing his work in Turkey, Greece, and Madrid. Eager to expand his artistic horizons, he pursued Film Directing at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.
His filmmaking career flourished with a focus on ethnological documentaries and short films. One of his notable accomplishments includes the award-winning script for Back to the Sea of My Deceased, recognized by the Colombian Ministry of Culture and Cinefilia Ibermedia in Spain. Additionally, his short film Atarraya premiered at the esteemed Short Film Corner in Cannes and was showcased at numerous international festivals.
In 2022, his short film «Invisibles» made its debut at renowned festivals such as Clermont Ferrand, Fribourg, and the Cartagena Film Festival. It was also featured at the Museum of Modern Art (Moma) in New York. His script Fraternity garnered acclaim, leading to its adaptation as the series Las iguanas, which premiered on Hbo Max in May 2022.
Currently, he is fully engaged in the development of new projects, including the co-production film «In the Shadow of an Apple Tree I sat down and cried» (Colombia-Germany) and the script «Domus Dei» (Colombia-Mexico) and "The Prince" a Coproduction between UK and Poland. He continues developing new projects for documentaries and works in advertising.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Esteban García Garzón
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