David Cruz is a Colombian film director, cinematographer, and photographer. He honed his skills at the International Film and Television School (EICTV) in Cuba and the National Film School (ENACC) in Colombia, complementing his major in Communication Design from the University of Los Andes. His career began in Colombian film and television, leading to international collaborations like Gallows Hill (2013). Cruz wrote and directed his award-winning animated short film, El Sueño de Dante, addressing gender roles in Latin American society.