Sebastian Hofmann

Sebastián Hofmann is a Mexican film director and producer whose films have been selected at Rotterdam, San Sebastian, Locarno, London, SXSX, among other international festivals. His latest feature ‘Tiempo Compartido’ won him the Jury Award for Best Screenplay at Sundance as well as best director at Munich International film festival. Tiempo Compartido was nominated for 5 Mexican academy Awards including Best Picture. After its commercial release in Mexico and Europe it was released as a Netflix original movie worldwide. ‘Halley’, his first feature film produced by the prestigious Mantarraya films was selected in more than 60 international festivals and winner of 15 awards, including Noves Visions in Sitges and a Mexican Academy award. Sebastian directed the second unit for Leos Carax ‘Anettte’ starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. Next year Sebastian will release an original documentary commissioned by renowned filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

Sebastian co-founded studio PIANO a prestigious production company for original author films.

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