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)