Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sebastián Cordero (born May 23, 1972 in Quito, Ecuador) is a film director, writer and editor, often recognized for his work in Ratas, Ratones, Rateros, his debut film which portrays the life in a poverty-stricken Ecuador. His films have been exhibited in festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival among others. He first became interested in filmmaking when he saw Raiders of the Lost Ark at the age of 9. At the age of 18 he began his studies in film and script making in the University of Southern California.