I was born in Santiago ,Chile. I studied audiovisual communication specialized in cinema at the Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicacion ( University of arts, sciences and communications). I've been editor, screen writer and director of several projects for film and television including: "Documentales sobre la Isla de Pascua" (Easter Islands documentary) (CHV channel), screen writer and editor of " Chile pais de reyes" ( Chile, a country of kings) that was broadcast by channel 13 cable. Feature film documentary CasaSueños (dreamhouse) selected in DokLeipzig. I also worked as editor in short films such as: " Un lugar llamado cine plaza" ( a place called cine plaza) selected for the short film corner from Cannes, " Feliz cumpleaños Emily" ( Happy birthday Emily) documentary short selected for the HotDocs 2013 for which I was editor and screenwriter. As a film maker I developed my opera prima called " Despierta" what happens with autistic people when they grow up?, documentary that was broadcast in channel 13 and distributed in Spain, México, United States and markets such as Cannes, Ventana Sur, FIC Guadalajara. I'm currently distributing my second feature film documentary " La leccion de música" ( the music lesson) which narrates the relationship between music and autism. I have worked in advertising for international brands like: Dolce Gusto Nescafé, Movistar, Unilever, People, México's next top model etc. Contacto: francescafranchinimaestri@gmail.com