Biography

Fernando San Miguel Villagómez is a Mexican filmmaker known for his bold visual style and cross-genre storytelling. As a director and cinematographer, his work spans narrative features, award-winning shorts, commercials, and documentaries. He is a core member of Gatos Pardos Productions, where he continues to develop internationally-driven projects rooted in cultural identity and cinematic innovation.

Fernando directed the horror feature Nahualli and the upcoming action thriller The Treacherous Border, both set for release in 2024/2025. His short film Without You received seven official selections at international film festivals, exploring dystopian futures shaped by water scarcity. As a cinematographer, he has been awarded for films such as Tzithu and Limpiadora, and collaborated on Destino111, a documentary feature that showcases Mexico's cultural diversity.

Trained under renowned cinematographers like Alan Caudillo and Raúl Uribe, Fernando combines technical mastery with a strong narrative vision. He has also shot commercials for global brands and reported from conflict zones. His focus remains on crafting stories that resonate visually and emotionally-grounded in heritage, but with global relevance.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jesús Fernando San Miguel Villagómez