His first feature film, The Cleaner (El Limpiador), has been shown at festivals around the world, winning accolades such as the New Voices/New Visions Grand Jury Prize at the 2013 Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Jury's Special Mention at the 2012 San Sebastian Film Festival. The Cleaner was also selected as Peru's 2014 Oscar entry for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category. In 2011, Saba founded his own production company called Flamingo Films. He is currently developing his next screenplay as a fellow in the highly selective Cinefondation Residence Program, which is organized by the Cannes Film Festival.