Maximiliano Contenti

Born: 1984-01-06

Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay

Biography

Maximiliano "Maxi" Contenti (1984) Film director from Montevideo, Uruguay. He made numerous short films from an early age. In 2008 he made his first feature film, the indie horror-comedy Muñeco Viviente V (Puppet Pal V) In 2013 he releases the documentary Hélices (Blades) (Best documentary AtlanticDoc Festival - Uruguay). In 2017 he co-directed the horror-comedy feature Neptunia (available at FILMIN streaming service)

In 2020 he premiered his horror film The Last Matinee (Al Morir la Matinee). Official selection at Sitges, PanicFest, Milwaukee and numerous international film festivals like Mar del Plata (Argentina). (Winner Best Film at Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, Spain)

He's currently releasing the music documentary feature Hot Club of Montevideo(2023).

Known For

Auténtico
Mi domingo
The Cookie
The Channeling
The Last Matinee
Neptunia
Puppet Pal V
Fear
Megazorg Z
Popping Eyes

Top Movie Credits

Auténtico
Mi domingo Screenplay
The Cookie Screenplay
The Channeling Writer
The Last Matinee Director
Neptunia Director
Puppet Pal V Director
Fear Writer
Megazorg Z Sound Editor
Popping Eyes Director