
Emi Martinez-Zalce
Acting
Biography
Emi Martinez-Zalce is a Mexican-Canadian writer, director and actress who aims to challenge stereotypes surrounding gender, sexuality and mental health in her feminist work that delves into the interconnectedness within our lives, illuminating the profound influence relationships and others wield in shaping our identities. She is the founder of Something Great Films, an independant production company and best known for acting in, writing and directing the feature length fan film The Outstanding Spider-Man.
Known For

Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.
Clouds

After the passing of his wife, a lonely newspaper editor discovers Berenalin: a medication that promises to put an end to his grief. Its effects begin to drive a wedge between him and his daughter, who needs him more than ever.
Wilting at the Roots

Judith Henson, a devoutly religious girl, grapples with her faith as she is roped into an ominous group following her encounter with a mysterious young man.
Systems of Blood and Water

A street-level take on the iconic hero, following Peter Parker’s journey from high school outcast to masked vigilante after a bite from a genetically enhanced spider gives him extraordinary powers. As he struggles with bullies, personal loss, and the weight of his new abilities, Peter begins to escape into his secret identity. The film focuses on Peter’s personal life and relationships, exploring the people and moments that shape him into the hero we know and love.
The Outstanding Spider-Man

Juliet, Lindsey and Charlotte all have one thing in common… a mutual grudge against men. At their first sleepover, the three girls bond over their breakup horror stories. Charlotte shares the story of her last boyfriend who cheated on her. Lindsey jokingly suggests these men should die for their actions. Juliet takes this idea a bit too seriously. The three decide to form a plan to kidnap and murder their exes so no woman has to ever deal with their shit again.
Final Girls

A young woman finds herself in a fight for survival against an evil maniac with an unlikely motive.
XMAS

A young couple embraces their romantic feelings until an unforeseen darkness threatens to destroy their love.
SANGUINE

A "tragic" look into the life of a young man named Jerry, struggling to open up to his girlfriend about his deepest, darkest secret.
Jerry's Big Secret

A potato-loving member of the Irish Republican Army searches for answers after the cold-blooded murder of his best friend.
Belfast on the Rocks

A young woman is sent spiraling into a surreal affair involving cupcakes, razors, and teeth.
Separate Symposia

In an alternate timeline where women are educated and obligated to bear children, one student struggles to change her fate.
Symphony of Sighs

A young woman struggles to cope with the reality of her overpowering feelings of loneliness.
The Perfect Man

A tender coming-of-age story about love, uncertainty, and the quiet moments that change everything. As one girl begins to question the life she thought she wanted, she finds herself drawn toward a connection that challenges her past and opens the door to a new kind of future.