Alfredo De Villa is a Mexican director. He is best known for directing award winning films such as ''

Adrift in Manhattan ''Adrift in Manhattan'' is a 2007 American drama film directed by Alfredo De Villa and written by Nat Moss based on a story by De Villa. The film features an ensemble cast, including Heather Graham, Victor Rasuk, Dominic Chianese, Elizabeth Peña ...

'', which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the

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in 2007, and '' Washington Heights'', which won a special mention for directing and acting at the

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Early life

De Villa was born in Puebla, Mexico. He earned his

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from the

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and his

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from the film division of

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, with an emphasis in directing.

Career

De Villa's two short films,'' Joe’s Egg'' and ''Neto’s Run'' were both awarded the Best Latino Director Award from the ''

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'' in 1995 and 1999, he is the only filmmaker to be awarded this honor twice.filmmakermagazine.com
/ref> De Villa has gone on to direct many acclaimed feature films.

Personal life

De Villa currently resides in

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Filmography

Film

* ''Fugly!'' (2013) * ''Harlistas: An American Journey'' (2011) * ''

Nothing like the Holidays ''Nothing Like the Holidays'' is a 2008 film about a Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park, Chicago facing what may be their last Christmas together. It was directed by Alfredo De Villa, written by Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, and ...

'' (2008) * ''

'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Washington Heights'' (2002) * ''Neto's Run'' (1998) * ''Joe's Egg'' (1995)

Awards and nominations

* Nominated, Grand Jury Prize: ''Adrift in Manhattan'' (2007) San Diego Film Festival * Winner, Best Director: ''Adrift in Manhattan'' (2007)

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* Winner, Best Narrative Feature: ''Adrift in Manhattan'' (2007)

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* Nominated, Open Palm Award: ''Washington Heights'' (2003)

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* Winner, Best Feature Film ''Washington Heights'' (2002)

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* Winner, Audience Award, Best Feature Film ''Washington Heights'' (2002)

* Winner, Special Mention for ''Washington Heights'' (2002)

References

External links

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Sundance Profiles, Alfredo De Villa
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