Santiago Salazar

Santiago Salazar

Born 24 March 2006 in South Florida, Florida, USA

Santiago Salazar (b. 2006) is an Ecuadorian-American Writer/Director based in Brooklyn.

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His debut film, "The Incongruent Congruent Outlook of Two Insecure Teenage Boys," centers two juxtaposed boys reflecting on their shared insecurities about their body. It has been selected and recognized by over 15 film festivals including the Oscar-Qualifying Deadcenter Film Festival. His latest short, "El Rey de Pifo (The King of Pifo)," is currently on its festival run.

Santiago was named a 2025 Youngarts Finalist in Writing.

Director

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Six Months Til' Impact Director
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The King of Pifo Director
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French Love Director
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The Incongruent Congruent Outlook of Two Insecure Teenage Boys Director

Writer

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Six Months Til' Impact Writer
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The King of Pifo Writer
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French Love Writer
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The Incongruent Congruent Outlook of Two Insecure Teenage Boys Writer

Actor

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Down With Grace Tommy Manning
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The Incongruent Congruent Outlook of Two Insecure Teenage Boys Himself