Biography

Diego Alonso Fuentes Badilla (born September 11, 2000, Chile), better known as “Mapache,” is a director, executive producer, and screenwriter. His films are characterized by their focus on marginalized characters: stories of dissidents and misfits, with a blend of intimate sensitivity and monstrosity. His debut film, Matapanki, premiered in the Youth Film Competition at FICValdivia 2025, establishing itself as a film that blends science fiction, B movies, and teen rebellion. The project was part of laboratories and formative spaces such as Málaga Talent 2023 and Bolivia Lab 2024, obtaining recognition at Encuentros Biobío Cine 2023 and Cine ...Read More