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Dallas, Texas native and AAHSFF '14-'17 alum, Cal Etcheverry, first came on our radar in 2014 with multiple Official Selections that illuminated his ability to embrace a wide range of genres with a keen interest in revealing genuine human connection triumphing over adverse circumstances. His dark comedy, “Surgeon of Seoul” won Best Comedy in 2015, further displaying his limitless range and passion for exploring the psyche of unique characters navigating equally unique trials. The fact that Cal’s writing and production craft was so diverse and mature at 15-years-old certainly caught our attention, but it was his film “The Art of War” winner of Best Editing in 2017, that truly solidified our belief that Cal was a remarkable talent. The story’s exploration of the duality of politics and war embraces a worldly perspective far beyond his years and the deep emotional core is bolstered by a masterful marrying of technique with message.

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