2018Winner
Best Director
Dear Chickens
Mauro Mueller
Director · Producer · Writer
Biography
Mauro Mueller is a Mexican-Swiss filmmaker. He received his MFA in directing from Columbia University. His short film 'A World for Raúl' won a Student Oscar® and he is a member of the Academy (AMPAS). His projects have received the support of Tribeca, IFP, IMCINE and Sundance. 'Dear Chicken's, starring Philip Baker Hall, was a contender for the Oscars 2019. Mauro was a 2nd unit director of Gina Rodriguez’ sci-fi film 'Awake' and produced five features including the award winning 'Copenhagen' and 'Cosmic Dawn'.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2026Nominee
Best Director
111 Echoes from Halifax
2018Nominee
Best Picture
Candelaria
Career Highlights
2014Highlight
Best Picture
Copenhagen
2020Highlight
Best Picture
Reina
Video
Candelaria
Copenhagen
Boys on Film 14: Worlds Collide