Vanessa Martinez
Production
Biography
Director, screenwriter, producer, and Guatemalan actress. In 2021, at the age of 15, she co-founded "Desobediencia Perfecta," a film production company highlighted by The New York Times in 2023. She has worked on more than 10 short films, feature films, and 1 miniseries. In 2023, she wrote and performed the monologue "Crecí con miedo" ("I Grew Up with Fear"). Currently, she has 2 short films in development.
Known For
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.
I'm Not From Here
"Amidst grief and family estrangement, a teenager must break emotional barriers at his mother's funeral, triggering suffocation and guilt."