Fernando Andrés

Fernando Andrés (born 1997) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer based in Austin, Texas. He is best known for his independent feature films Three Headed Beast and Rent Free (2024), both of which premiered in the U.S. Narrative Competition at the Tribeca Film Festival. His films explore relationships, sexuality, and contemporary society through a stylized, often satirical queer lens.

Career Andrés started his career with short films, notably collaborating with childhood friend Tyler Rugh. Their short Igloo (2019) was a finalist for the Sundance Ignite Fellowship.

His second feature film, Rent Free (2024), is a comedic exploration of friendship, queer identity, and economic anxiety among Gen-Z young adults living in Austin. It premiered in competition at Tribeca, going on to play film festivals including Frameline, New Orleans Film Festival, and BFI Flare London, and was selected as the opening night film at Austin’s All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival .

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