Fernanda Valadez

A beacon of Mexican cinema, Fernanda Valadez was born in 1981 in Guanajuato, Mexico, and began her active filmmaking career in the mid-2000s. Predominantly working within the realm of drama, she has made a significant impact with her critically acclaimed film "Identifying Features" (Sin Señas Particulares) which has won her multiple awards including the Audience Award and Best Screenplay at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. Valadez is known for her keen ability to capture the depth and complexity of human emotions and societal issues through a raw and empathetic lens. Fernanda's authentic storytelling and compassionate vision truly bring a unique and necessary perspective to contemporary cinema.