Director and Writer, Martina Matzkin
Martina Matzkin
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Martina Matzkin lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She directed 3 short films: ‘Charlas de Taj Mahal’ (Chats in Taj Mahal) premiered in BAFICI, ‘EL OTRO CUERPO’ (THE OTHER BODY) premiered on CINEFEM, and ‘EL NOMBRE DEL HIJO’ (THE NAME OF THE SON) premiered at Generation Kplus section at the 70th Berlinale, where it was awarded the Crystal Bear for the Best Short Film and with The Special Prize of the International Jury for the Best Short Film. The name of the son has won funds of the Argentine Institute of Cinema and the Argentinian National Art Fund for its productions, and has been in more than 50 festivals, 25 countries, won 10 awards, and it's available on platforms like HBO and Kanopy. She is currently filming her first feature film as a director, “THE CARETAKER” (winner of the development contest of the Argentinian Film Institute, the Treeline Prize of Lau Haizetara’s Forum of San Sebastián’s Festival, and selected at Doc Corner of Marché du Film on Cannes Festival) and developing a second one, “TRISTAN” (winner of Special Mention at DocLisboa’s Arché), both co-directed with Gabriela Uassouf.
What are you best known for?
I am known for directing, although I also write, edit and teach. I am recently known for directing and writing "THE NAME OF THE SON", a short film that was premiered and awarded at the Berlinale Film Festival. It tells the story of how the relationship between a trans boy and his father changes during a vacation. The short film is still being distributed, but it has already been in 50 festivals, 25 countries, awarded 10 prizes, and is available on platforms like HBO and Kanopy. We are very happy we are being able to share it with so many people!
What is the first thing you directed?
I directed two short films together with beloved and talented friends-colleagues: one in my own house and the other during a trip. We learned a lot with them and had a lot of fun too.
What are you working on that no one knows about yet?
I am working on two feature documentaries: "TRISTAN" and "THE CARETAKER", both co-directed with Gabriela Uassouf.