Javi Martinez
Directing
Biography
Born in Guatemala in 2005, began his career in film at the age of 16 working as a crew member on a feature film and serving as a coordinator for the film initiative Cine Guate. Since then, he has taken on various roles, including production assistant, producer, assistant director. At the age of 17, he co-founded the teenage-led film collective Desobediencia Perfecta, which was featured in the New York Times in 2023. Currently works as a Production Assistant for La Casa de Producción.
Known For
"Amidst grief and family estrangement, a teenager must break emotional barriers at his mother's funeral, triggering suffocation and guilt."
the piety
Elena's excitement for a day at the pool with her mother is shattered when she witnesses an episode of violence between her parents. Elena plays alone while her mother deals with the consequences; however, a tough confrontation leads them to put an end to the situation.