César Augusto Acevedo, a talented screenwriter and film director, hails from Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, born in 1987. This accomplished individual has garnered significant recognition in the film industry, most notably winning an award at the prestigious 2015 Cannes Film Festival for his outstanding work on the film La tierra y la sombra.
In addition to his cinematic achievements, Acevedo has also demonstrated academic excellence, graduating with honors from the School of Social Communication at the Universidad del Valle, where he crafted the script for La tierra y la sombra.
Throughout his career, Acevedo has been involved in the creation of several notable short films, including Los Pasos del Agua and La Campana, the latter of which was a recipient of the Colombian Film Development Fund.
Furthermore, Acevedo has collaborated with other industry professionals, serving as co-writer and assistant to Óscar Ruiz Navia on the film Los Hongos, which took home the Special Jury Prize at the renowned Rotterdam International Film Festival.
Moreover, Acevedo has been involved in the production of various other films, such as El vuelco del cangrejo and La sirga, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and versatile filmmaker.
