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Santiago Cano

Santiago Cano

Director·b. 2008·Guatemala City, Guatemala

5 horror credits

Santiago Cano Huertas (better known as Santiago Cano) was born on January 13, 2008, in Guatemala City. From a young age, he developed a deep passion for film and cinematography, fields in which he has stood out for his remarkable creativity and technical skills. With the unconditional support of his father, Acner Cano, who has been a fundamental pillar in his career, Santiago has managed to produce and direct a total of nine films, including his first major success: Dive Project.

Throughout his journey, he has shown exceptional talent in video editing, earning recognition for his ability to tell visual stories. With two siblings, Natalia Cano and Liam Cano, Santiago continues to pursue his dream of contributing to the world of cinema with his unique and creative vision.

Director5 films

The Bloop

The Bloop

Director

2026
Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Director

2025
IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

Director

2024
La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

Director

2023
A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

Director

2022

Writer5 films

The Bloop

The Bloop

Writer

2026
Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Writer

2025
IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

Writer

2024
La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

Writer

2023
A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

Writer

2022

Editor5 films

The Bloop

The Bloop

Editor

2026
Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Editor

2025
IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

Editor

2024
La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

Editor

2023
A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

Editor

2022

Production Designer5 films

The Bloop

The Bloop

Production Design

2026
Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Production Design

2025
IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

Production Design

2024
La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

Production Design

2023
A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

Production Design

2022

Actor3 films

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Cristian/ Home invader

2025
La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

La Visita (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 2)

The lazy boy

2023
A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

A STRANGER FAMILIAR (The SantiFilms Halloween special 1)

The boy

2022

Other Crew2 films

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Under the Peel (El especial de Halloween de SantiFilms 3)

Camera Operator

2025
IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

IN THE STEAMBOAT WILLIEE

Animation

2024