Ștefan Marcu
Directing
Biography
Ștefan Marcu is a graduate of the Film Directing Department at the Film Faculty of UNATC "I.L.Caragiale" in Bucharest and has an MA in Documentary Film from the same university. During his five years of studies, Ștefan directed seven short films, including the documentary "The Union Train", which premiered at the Ji.hlava IDFF. In addition to his directing experience, he has also worked as an assistant director, script supervisor, or camera assistant on numerous productions, ranging from student films and commercials to music videos. Currently, he is developing his debut feature documentary and organizing short film projections with the SDP association.
Known For
The perfect online couple meets face to face for the first time.
Jinx
In communist Romania, a serial killer discusses religion with his next victim.
Dogma '71
On Christmas Eve, Sebi finds a text message on his father's phone and reads it out loud.
Milk and Cookies
The populist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) organised a train for its supporters on the national holiday of Unification Day to visit celebrations culminating in the nationalist speeches of AUR’s President George Simion. The observational footage of passengers and participants in the grand convention brings to light the dangerous rise of the far right in Romania.
The Union Train
An exploration of the biggest camming studio in Romania, inquiring on its business model, on the thoughts of the people involved, and exposing the scale of its operation.