Screenwriters - Ecuadorian Literature

Sergio Román Armendáriz

Sergio Román Armendáriz (Riobamba, Ecuador, February 12, 1934) is an Ecuadorian poet, playwright, screenwriter, and professor. A member of the avant-garde poetry group “Club 7” (1951-1962), he has contributed significantly to Latin American literature through works such as Cuaderno de canciones (1959) and the experimental play Función para butacas (1972). After political exile in the 1960s, he settled in Costa Rica, where he became a distinguished professor at the University of Costa Rica, specializing in literature, drama, and communication. His career also spans film, most notably co-writing Nuestro Juramento (1981), a film about singer Julio Jaramillo.

Viviana Cordero

Viviana Cordero (Quito, August 3, 1964) is an Ecuadorian writer, playwright, and film director. She studied Modern Literature at the Sorbonne in Paris and began her career in 1990 by co-producing Sensaciones, the first Ecuadorian feature film made in 35mm. Cordero is known for her novels, including El Paraíso de Ariana (1994), El Teatro de los Monstruos (2000), and Mundos Opuestos (2010), as well as for her significant contributions to Ecuadorian theater and cinema. Her works explore themes of identity, memory, and societal roles, particularly focusing on women’s experiences.

Gabriela Calvache

Gabriela Calvache (Ambato, 1977) is an Ecuadorean screenwriter and director, celebrated for her compelling narratives in films like “La Mala Noche”. Her work, rich in social commentary, has garnered international recognition, earning her prestigious awards, as well as nominations to the Oscars and Goya Awards in 2020. Gabriela’s unique storytelling continues to resonate globally, marking her as a significant figure in contemporary cinema.