Leonardo Daniel Sagástegui Mantilla was born in Lima in 1974, is a Peruvian independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and writer whose artistic vision is distinguished by the exploration of intimate narratives across both visual and literary mediums. In the realm of cinema, Sagástegui defines himself as a filmmaker driven by the creative freedom of the independent circuit. His work encompasses the entire creative process—from writing original screenplays to directing projects—translating his keen eye as a professional photographer into the language of the cinematic camera. His work is characterized by a constant pursuit of visual authenticity, employing technical elements from short-form cinema and experimental video to capture everyday stories through a personal artistic lens