Fernando Kalife

Fernando Kalife (born in Monterrey, Mexico) is a Mexican film director, screenwriter and producer.

Biography Born in Monterrey Mexico.

USC Film School

Writer/Director

Feature films

7 Days (Best Film, Best Director in the country by specialized press, 5 Mexican Academy Nominations) 180° (Santa Barbara International Film Festival, winner of Best Film Nevada Film Festival, California Filmfest, Kofi Annan says: “A film of change that should be seen by everyone in our planet.” 108 Stitches (Kuno Becker’s best performance yet) A Silicon Valley Story (pre production)

Documentaries From Director to Director Arriving Home R75 Becoming Champions (Series Netflix Exclusive) Mexico Champion of the World (in post-production)

Awards and nominations Worldfest Film Festival Winner of the Bronze Award, Best Comedy Original... for The Mexican Way (2000) Mexican Cinema Journalists Silver Goddess Best Direction... for 7 Días (2005) San Antonio International Film Festival Best Film... for 7 Días (2005) 5 Mexican Academy nominations (Ópera Prima, Best Edition, Best Music Composition, Best Photography, Best Actor) for 7 Días (2006) Costa Rica International Film Festival Best Film... for 180º (2011) Santa Barbara International Film Festival Nominated Best Spanish Language Film... for 180º (2011) Tiburon International Film Fest Golden Reel Award... for 180º (2012) Nevada Film Festival Silver Award Best Feature... for 180º (2012) California Film Festival Best Narrative Feature... for 180º (2012)