Martin Del Carpio
Directing
Biography
Born in Venezuela but raised in New York, where he currently lives, Martin Del Carpio is an artist marked by experimentation, the search of new concepts, sounds and melodies, by a fascination with lyrics and the journey that music takes us on. His evolution as an artist is based on what he calls “street knowledge”, a hands-on personal experience characterized by uniqueness and a somewhat dark voice that Martin has dedicated his life to finding. His work shows a personal conflict between outside forces that point him towards mainstream creation and the need to express something intimate, to be honest no matter what the cost and regardless of what comes out. He defines himself as an underground music artist more than a musician, as his work relies more on ideas and inspiration than technique. In the future, he plans to continue experimenting with sound and visuals, taking us on a journey to places still unexplored.
Known For
"As a creative soul of many years, I’ve always been grateful to have maintained a regular job allowing me in turn to create exactly the type of art my heart spoke without worrying about settling for anything less. But over the years, that everyday grind can wear you out. Sometimes the money is just not enough and the politics that goes into that can make you question morality at its core. My experimental short film Howl was written at a time when I needed to purge many of those emotions. You give your best to a position and hope it’ll be genuinely recognized where it matters. But time and time again, you’re let down by those who are in higher command. It’s a tricky line to walk, but it’s survival." - Martin Del Carpio
Howl
"To honor the memory of his father who passed away in 2019, Martin Del Carpio opts for the medium of film once again, and delivers his most lyrical work to date. At once deeply personal, carefully veiled in a delicate fabric of pure emotions, and absolutely immersive in its dreamlike, mysterious beauty, 'The Dark Forest' transmutes its author's innermost life into an admirable piece of introspective cinema. Opening with Dante Alighieri's quote which inspired the title, it takes the viewer on a short, yet transcendent journey through the bushes of symbols and trees of thoughts, in the company of a lovely (and cunning?) forest spirit embodied by Carly Erin O'Neil whose poise and grace translate as otherworldly." —Nikola Gocic
The Dark Forest
Honor, both an artist and dreamer, finds himself in a dystopian reality of the corporate world. Having to face himself, his choice remains in whether to give in for the sake of survival or exist independently from what our culture has conditioned us to accept.
The Double Room
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To Take a Step With You
An experimental short documentary film exploring an individual's perspective on three themes: love, sex and spirituality.
A Portrait in Three
In Hindi, phosphorus is the planet (usually Venus) that appears in the sky before sunrise, as a rare sight.
Phosphorus
Fragmented static shots evoking a sense of nostalgia and abandonment of a medical facility soon to be torn down.
Fragments of an Echo
As a child, Del Carpio was always intrigued by his mother's hands. With age, he has become even more fascinated by them, feeling that they are a combination of refinement and, at the same time, working class. She is the protagonist of his first short film. It is an experimental project with a simple idea: for her to show the most important aspects of her current life using only her hands. Spirituality coexists with the harsh reality of old age.
Mother's Milk
A private abstract presence Existing within' Taking comfort but closed within' This is the auricular confession of Angel.