Nicolás Casanova Explained

Nicolas Casanova
Birth Name:Javier Nicolás Casanova Sampayo
Birth Date:November 22, 1993
Birth Place:Bogota, Colombia
Nationality:Colombian
Alma Mater:Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Occupation:Filmmaker
Years Active:2017-present

Javier Nicolás Casanova Sampayo (born 22 November 1993) is a Colombian filmmaker.[1] He has been member of the Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences since 2020.[2]

His first feature-documentary, (2017), is a tribute to his father, actor Hernando Casanova. After several screenings, it premiered on Caracol Televisión, and become one of the most watched documentary that day in Colombia.[3] [4]

Biography

Nicolás Casanova was born in 1993 in Bogota, Colombia. He is the youngest son of Colombian legendary actor Hernando Casanova and journalist Gilma Sampayo. He has four siblings: Juan Sebastián, Adriana (1970-2019), Rocío and Margarita.[5] He studied Film and Television at the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University in Colombia.[6]

Career

Nicolas Casanova debuted in cinema producing, editing and directing the feature-documentary (2017).[7] The film was called "A cornerstone to learn about the history of one of the most important figures on colombian television"[8] and "A true and experienced work despite being produced by a young director" and "(Nicolas) is one of the outstanding directors from Bogotá".[9]

Filmography

EUREKA Film Festival - World Premiere

Festival Villa del Cine - Out of Competition

XIX Festival de Cine de Santa Fe de Antioquia - Official Selection

Festival de Cine de Oriente - Official Selection

Awards and recognitions

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ríos. Andrés ‘Pote’. ‘El Culebro’ Casanova. 2021-01-06. Publimetro Colombia. es.
  2. Web site: Nicolás Casanova habló con Utadeo sobre el estreno de su documental en Eureka. 2021-01-06. Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano. es.
  3. News: Cruz . Carolina Argüello . 2018-12-15 . La historia del 'Culebro' Casanova estará en televisión - LANACION.COM.CO . es-CO . LANACION.COM.CO . 2022-02-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181216125427/https://www.lanacion.com.co/2018/12/15/la-historia-del-culebro-casanova-estara-en-television/ . 16 December 2018 . dead.
  4. Web site: Canal Caracol Internacional. 2022-02-10. GatoTV.com. es.
  5. Web site: Hernando "El Culebro" Casanova, La historia de mi papá. 2022-02-12. Revista Bakatá.
  6. Web site: 2017-09-28 . Cumplen último deseo de Hernando ‘El Culebro’ Casanova - LANACION.COM.CO . 2022-02-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170928145826/http://www.lanacion.com.co/2015/08/27/cumplen-ultimo-deseo-de-hernando-el-culebro-casanova/ . 28 September 2017 . dead.
  7. Web site: Colombia. W. Radio. 2018-02-26. Los detalles de la vida de Hernando Casanova "El Culebro", ahora en documental Hora del Regreso Audio W Radio Colombia. 2022-02-10. Los detalles de la vida de Hernando Casanova "El Culebro", ahora en documental Hora del Regreso Audio W Radio Colombia. es-CO.
  8. Web site: La Tertulia: 12 de Febrero de 2018 - LA TERTULIA RCN RADIO - Podcast en iVoox. 2022-02-10. iVoox. es.
  9. Web site: Tadeísta Nicolás Casanova, en la lista de los mejores directores de cine de Bogotá. 2021-01-06. Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano. es.
  10. Web site: 2018. El séptimo arte bogotano. Revista GO.