Francisco Ríos Telles

Francisco Ríos Telles

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Lima, Peru
September 4, 2001

Biography

Francisco Ríos Telles (born September 4, 2001) is a film director, screenwriter, and editor. He is originally from Lima, Peru, and is the son of philosopher and writer Arturo Ríos and psychologist Elena Telles. He graduated from the Peruvian School of Cinematographic Industry in 2023. He is known for telling stories in the fantasy genre. In his work, he seeks to reflect the loneliness of his characters, whose goal is often to find something or someone that makes them feel less alone. Additionally, the figure of the "Individual" vs. the "System" is always present. Fantasy is a key pillar of his filmography, as he uses this canvas to have the freedom to employ metaphors and take his stories to a more conceptual level.

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Representative Works

Magic Hour
Magic Hour
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The Head-Eater
The Head-Eater
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Herbie
Herbie
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DIP
DIP
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Fruna
Fruna
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THIEVES UNDER THE MOON
THIEVES UNDER THE MOON
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The Junk Princess
The Junk Princess
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Magic Hour
2021Nominee

Best Writing

Magic Hour

The Head-Eater
2024Nominee

Best Performance

The Head-Eater

Herbie
2025Nominee

Best Director

Herbie

Career Highlights

DIP
2023Highlight

Best Director

DIP

Fruna
2022Highlight

Best Performance

Fruna