Directing

Santiago Salazar

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