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Nacho Vigalondo
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Vigalondo at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
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Ignacio Vigalondo Palacios
6 April 1977 Cabezón de la Sal, Spain
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| Years active | 2002–present |
Ignacio "Nacho" Vigalondo Palacios, born on April 6, 1977, is a talented filmmaker from Spain. He is known for directing, writing, producing, and acting in many movies and TV shows. Nacho Vigalondo has a unique style, often blending different genres like science fiction, horror, and comedy.
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Nacho Vigalondo's Career
Nacho Vigalondo started his career making short films. One of his most famous short films is 7:35 in the Morning, released in 2003. This film was so good that it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film. It also won other awards, showing his early talent.
First Feature Films
In 2007, Nacho Vigalondo released his first full-length movie, Los Cronocrímenes, which means Timecrimes in English. This film is a science fiction thriller about time travel. He not only directed and wrote it but also acted in it!
His next movie was Extraterrestre in 2011. This was a Spanish-language film about an alien invasion. It showed his interest in science fiction stories.
Working on Anthology Films
From 2012 to 2014, Nacho Vigalondo worked on several anthology films. These are movies made up of several short stories or segments by different directors. He wrote and directed parts of three horror anthology films: The ABCs of Death, The Profane Exhibit, and VHS: Viral.
In 2014, he also released Open Windows. This was a techno-thriller, a type of movie where technology plays a big part in the suspense. It was his first film made in English.
Later Works and Unique Stories
Nacho Vigalondo wrote and directed the 2016 film Colossal. This movie is a fun and different take on the Kaiju genre, which features giant monsters like Godzilla. He wanted to make a serious film with "old school" special effects, even on a small budget.
In 2018, he directed Pooka, a film for the Into the Dark series on Hulu. He also directed episodes for TV shows like the superhero comedy The Neighbor and the Ancient-Rome-set comedy Justo antes de Cristo. He even directed an episode for the horror series Stories to Stay Awake.
Filmography
Nacho Vigalondo has worked on many projects as a director, writer, producer, and actor. Here are some of them:
Short Films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
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| 2001 | Código 7 | Yes | Yes | Also worked as the cinematographer (filmed it) |
| 2003 | 7:35 in the Morning | Yes | Yes | Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film |
| 2005 | Domingo | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Marisa | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | A is for Apocalypse | Yes | Yes | Part of The ABCs of Death |
| 2013 | Sins of the Fathers | Yes | Yes | Part of The Profane Exhibit |
| 2014 | Parallel Monsters | Yes | Yes | Part of V/H/S: Viral |
Acting Roles in Short Films
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | Código 7 | Tipo |
| 2003 | 7:35 in the Morning |
Feature Films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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| 2007 | Timecrimes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2011 | Extraterrestrial | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | Open Windows | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2016 | Colossal | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2019 | Paradise Hills | No | Yes | No |
| 2024 | Daniela Forever | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Acting Roles in Feature Films
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2007 | Timecrimes | The Scientist |
| 2014 | Open Windows | Richy Gabilondo |
| 2015 | Camino | Guillermo |
| 2021 | El Planeta | Older Man |
Television Work
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
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| 2001 | Gran hermano | Yes | No | No | Directed 9 episodes |
| 2005 | Agitación + IVA | Yes | No | No | |
| 2007 | Las aventuras galácticas de Jaime de Funes y Arancha | Yes | No | No | A TV short |
| 2008-2010 | Muchachada Nui | No | Yes | No | Wrote 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Pooka! | Yes | No | No | A segment of Into the Dark |
| 2019-2021 | Vigalondo Midnight Madness | No | Yes | No | Wrote 18 episodes |
| 2020 | Los Felices veinte | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2021 | Historias para no dormir | No | Yes | No | Wrote the episode "La alarma" |
| TBA | Superestar | Yes | Yes |
Acting Roles in Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Veneno | Juan Antonio Canta | ||
| 2023 | La Mesías | |||
| El otro lado (The Other Side) | Gorka Romero |
See also
In Spanish: Nacho Vigalondo para niños
- List of Spanish Academy Award winners and nominees
