- Andrés Useche is an award-winning Colombian American writer, film director, composer and singer-songwriter. Andres was born in Manizales, Colombia where he published his first political cartoon, "Soy Libre", at age 11. In high school he won an award from the Colombian Ministry of Culture for his first graphic novel. Upon high school graduation Useche composed a quintet performed by the state chamber orchestra which led to scoring documentaries and writing, directing and scoring his first film while attending college. The film won several awards and after graduating from the Colombian university with a degree in Visual design with emphasis in film, Andres moved to Los Angeles to work as a screenwriter, eventually becoming a United States citizen. Aside from his work as director and producer Andres Useche became involved in supporting Barack Obama's 2008 bid for the presidency, doing Latino outreach through performances, writing songs and making music videos. He has continued to join arts and activism by pushing for immigration reform, civil rights, environmental causes and animal protection.
- IMDb mini biography by: ShortBio - Andrés Useche is a Colombian-American film director, screenwriter, composer, and producer. A recipient of numerous accolades, he has directed Golden Globe, Emmy, and Academy Award winners. His work spans genres such as suspense, drama, horror, and superhero films, as well as documentaries, songs, and activism focused on human rights, the plight of immigrants and refugees, climate action, equity, and pro-democracy efforts. Often spotlighting the contributions of volunteers and activists, his work has also featured prominent leaders such as Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris. As a singer-songwriter and speaker, Useche has performed at presidential inaugural galas, immigrant advocacy concerts, Capitol Hill, the White House, international festivals, major conventions, and global forums. Useche has also served as a script doctor, story consultant, and university professor, teaching screenwriting at the Master's level. A comics writer and artist since his teens, Useche based his breakthrough film on his award-winning debut graphic novel.
- IMDb mini biography by: Biography Network
- Was 11 years old when a newspaper published his first political cartoon: "Soy Libre".
- Also an award-winning graphic designer.
- Songwriter, plays the guitar, the piano and sings.
- Was a children's book illustrator in his teens.
- Gave lectures in universities on semiotics and art.
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