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Francisca Alegría

Directing Born Jul 29, 1985 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile 16 credits
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2026
17 Years Career Span
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Biography

Francisca Alegría is a director born in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile on July 29, 1985. Also known as Francisca Alegría Zenteno, she holds an Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting and directing from Columbia University. Alegría was a fellow at the Sundance Institute Laboratories for screenwriters and directors. Her short film And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cows Eye premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Short Film Jury Award. Her professional profile lists seven known credits in directing.

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Career

Career overview

Francisca Alegría is a director who was born and raised in Chile, specifically in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile. She holds an MFA in screenwriting and directing from Columbia University. Additionally, Alegría was a fellow at the Sundance Institute’s Screenwriters and Directors Labs.

Her work includes the short film titled And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow’s Eye. This short film premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Short Film Jury Award.

According to her biographical profile on The Movie Database, Alegría has a total of seven known credits in directing. Her professional background encompasses both her educational achievements at Columbia University and her participation in the Sundance Institute laboratories.

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Known for

The House of the Spirits

2026

The House of the Spirits

2026

The House of the Spirits

2026

The House of the Spirits

2026

Career timeline

The House of the Spirits · Executive ProducerThe House of the Spirits · ScreenplayThe House of the Spirits · DirectorThe House of the Spirits · Creator
The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future · DirectorThe Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future · Writer
The Humming of the Beast · DirectorThe Humming of the Beast · Screenplay
And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow's Eye · DirectorAnd the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow's Eye · ScreenplayAnd the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow's Eye · Editor
Sobre la mesa · DirectorSobre la mesa · Screenplay

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • The House of the Spirits (2026) Executive Producer
  • The House of the Spirits (2026) Screenplay
  • The House of the Spirits (2026) Director
  • The House of the Spirits (2026) Creator
  • The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future (2023) Director
  • The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future (2023) Writer
  • The Humming of the Beast (2021) Director
  • The Humming of the Beast (2021) Screenplay
  • And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow's Eye (2016) Director
  • And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow's Eye (2016) Screenplay
  • And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow's Eye (2016) Editor
  • Sobre la mesa (2010) Director
  • Sobre la mesa (2010) Screenplay
  • Alba Director
  • Nativity Director
  • Nativity Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Francisca Alegría best known for?

Francisca Alegría is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The House of the Spirits (2026), The House of the Spirits (2026), The House of the Spirits (2026), The House of the Spirits (2026).

When and where was Francisca Alegría born?

Francisca Alegría was born on July 29, 1985 in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile.

How many credits does Francisca Alegría have?

Francisca Alegría has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2026.

What is Francisca Alegría's background in cinema and television?

Francisca Alegría is a director born in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile on July 29, 1985. Also known as Francisca Alegría Zenteno, she holds an Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting and directing from Columbia University. Alegría was a fellow at the Sundance Institute Laboratories for screenwriters and directors. Her sh...