Mariana Saffon
Directing
Biography
Mariana Saffon is a Colombian Writer/Director. She has directed short films and commercials in Morocco, Mexico, Colombia and the U.S. She is a Columbia University MFA Graduate, winner of the Milos Forman Directing Fellowship and the Directors Guild of America Jury Student Award.
Known For
At fifteen, Milagros' world still revolves around her mother's affection. This summer an unexpected encounter with death will make her question their relationship, her privilege and her own existence.
Between You and Milagros
Two middle-aged couples travel together to a remote island as one of them is trying to fix their marriage. As bad news arrive from inland, the world around them begins to collapse and their relationships will soon follow suit.
At the Edge of the Volcano
Elena travels to her childhood beach house in a remote region of Colombia. There, she meets Teo, a 3-year-old boy, who disappears at sea just hours after their meeting. Haunted by the event, Elena returns to the city, forced to face her crippling doubts about becoming a mother.