Santiago Martín Colina
Directing
Biography
Santiago Martín (Caracas, 2002). Graduate of the National Film School (Venezuela). His work focuses on essays, documentaries, and hybrid films. He has three completed short films to his credit, made during his academic studies: “La eternidad oculta de Benjamín Martín Baute” (The Hidden Eternity of Benjamín Martín Baute) (2021), “Mixtape del Exilio” (Mixtape of Exile) (2023), and his latest work, his final graduation project titled “Última vez, hace mucho tiempo” (Last seen, Long Time Ago) (2026), which premiered at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam. All of his films were made under the umbrella of ‘El Guayabo’, a film project he founded with his two best friends. The label has also welcomed and collaborated on various film projects from his generation. His films often deal with themes such as migration, family life and the exploration of memory through cinema. He has also worked on various film projects as a creative producer.
Known For
A young man tries to save his relationship with his father before their differences lead them into an abyss of no return.
La Lucha
Locked in home during a blackout, mother and daughter argue in front of a candle flame. One holds on to the past, the other worries about the future. The melody of a song protects them from the shadows waiting in the dark, as they prepare to face an important decision that could change their lives.
Songs We Sing In The Dark
After accepting an invitation to the beach, Ana is confronted by the memory of her broken friendship with Alma. There, hidden mysteries lead her on a journey of emotional healing, acceptance, and reconnection.
Los Cocos Beach
Santiago, a young filmmaker, wanders around Caracas lost in a romantic reverie, longing for his girlfriend Carmela, who has left Venezuela. In this autobiographical portrait, Santiago Martín constructs a charming hybrid narrative between film shoots, friends and memories, an atmosphere of words and spaces evoking moments lived.