Nicolás Pereda (born 1982) is a Mexican-Canadian film director. His films regularly blend aspects and techniques of both narrative fiction and documentary filmmaking. His films include Where Are Their Stories? (2007), Summer of Goliath (2010), Tales of Two Who Dreamt (2016), Fauna (2020), Lázaro at Night (2024), and Copper (2025).
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Early life
Pereda was born in Mexico City in 1982; he holds dual Mexican and Canadian citizenship. He studied filmmaking at York University. He received his Bachelor degree of Fine Arts in Films in 2005 and his Master in 2007.
Career
Pereda's award-winning films include Where Are Their Stories? (2007), Summer of Goliath (2010), Tales of Two Who Dreamt (2016), Fauna (2020), Lázaro at Night (2024), and Copper (2025). His films have been described as "meticulous, minimalist, deadpan." His films regularly blend aspects and techniques of both narrative fiction and documentary filmmaking.
