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Alice Waddington
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Irene Lago Clavero
July 31, 1990 Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
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| Citizenship | Spanish |
| Alma mater | University of the Basque Country |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Alice Waddington (born July 31, 1990) is a talented Spanish filmmaker. She works as a director, writer, photographer, and costume designer. Alice is known for her unique style in modern cinema. She mixes the classic feel of old movies (like those from the 1920s-1970s) with modern surreal humor. Sometimes, her films even include musical parts!
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Early Life and First Steps
Alice Waddington was born as Irene Lago Clavero on July 31, 1990, in Bilbao, Spain. Her mother was a psychologist from Catalonia, and her father was a teacher from Galicia. When she was sixteen, she started using the name Alice Waddington. This was while she was helping a film director.
At 18, Alice studied advertising at UPV-EHU University. Here, she began taking photos for promotions. She also directed short fashion films. She worked as a photographer and assistant for magazines like Harper's Bazaar.
Her Journey in Film
When Alice was 20, she spent three years working in advertising. She was a creative, producer, and video editor. She also became good at drawing digital storyboards for films.
In 2014, Alice took a break from advertising. She wanted to write and direct her own short film. With help from a producer, she found sponsors for her project. Her first short film, Disco Inferno, came out in 2015. It was only 11 minutes long.
Disco Inferno was a big success! It was shown at 63 film festivals around the world. These included famous ones like Palm Springs and Sitges. Alice even won Best Director at Fantastic Fest for this film. The movie won eleven other awards too.
Directing Feature Films
In 2017, Alice started working on her first full-length movie, Paradise Hills. This film is a science-fiction thriller. It was released in 2019.
Alice has mentioned in interviews what kind of movies she wants to make next. She hopes to direct films about real people's lives (biopics). She also wants to make dark comedies and horror stories. She is especially interested in stories that have a deeper meaning about different groups of people.
In 2019, it was announced that Alice is developing her second film, Scarlet. She wrote the script for this movie herself. Later, in 2021, she was chosen to direct a TV show for Netflix. This show is based on a comic book series called Dept. H.
In 2022, Alice directed her first TV episode. It was part of a Spanish horror series called Historias para no Dormir. She helped choose the actors and co-wrote the episode.
Standing Up for Change
Alice Waddington is a strong supporter of social change. She believes in women working together in the arts.
In the film world, she often speaks out about important issues. She wants to see more films with women in leading roles. She also wants more diverse actors from different backgrounds. Alice encourages young women to study filmmaking. She also believes film studios should hire more women, especially women of color.
Personal Life
Alice Waddington can speak several languages. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She can also have conversations in Basque, French, and Catalan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2015 | Disco Inferno | Yes | Yes | Yadira Ávalos | Short film | Link |
| 2019 | Paradise Hills | Yes | Yes | Nostromo Pictures, Netflix Originals | Feature film | Link |
| 2022 | Historias Para no Dormir (TV episode) | Yes | Yes | Amazon EU | Anthology TV episode | Link |
| 2025 | Tales from the Woods | Yes | Yes | Warners US | Anthology |
Awards and Recognition
Disco Inferno (2015)
Alice Waddington's short film Disco Inferno was shown at 63 film festivals worldwide. It won many awards, including Best Short Film at Sitges and Fantastic Fest. The film was even considered for the Academy Awards!
Paradise Hills (2019)
Alice's first feature film, Paradise Hills, was first shown at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It was screened at over 30 international festivals. Before it was released, the project won an award for Best Feature Project at Fantastic Fest in 2015. The film also received nominations for awards like Best Fantasy Film at the Saturn Awards. Alice herself was nominated for Best New Director at the Goya Awards. This film was also considered for the Academy Awards.
La Pesadilla (2022)
The TV episode La Pesadilla, which Alice directed, was shown at the Sitges Film Festival in 2022. People praised the episode for its interesting mix of horror and social messages.
See Also
In Spanish: Alice Waddington para niños
