About Esteban Arango
Esteban Arango was a film director and film producer.
Esteban Arango is a Colombian American filmmaker.
Early life and education Arango was born in Bogotá, Colombia and moved with his family to the United States in 2000. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from Florida International University.
Career After graduating college, Arango worked as a creative producer at the Discovery Channel. That year, he was named one of 10 Directors to Watch by Variety.
Ponyboi, directed by Arango and written by and starring River Gallo, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Filmography Year Title Notes Ref. 2015 Blast Beat Short film 2020 Blast Beat 2024 Ponyboi
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2016 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival International Competition Blast Beat 2020 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Competition Blast Beat Palm Springs International Film Festival Directors to Watch 2024 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Competition Ponyboi
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