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

The Last Matinee
Teros, sueño mundial
Megazorg Z
High Five
Fruit Stairs
Puppet Pal V
Helices: Revelando una tragedia
Auténtico
Hot Club de Montevideo
Mi domingo

Top Movie Credits

The Last Matinee Director
Teros, sueño mundial First Assistant "A" Camera
Megazorg Z Sound Editor
High Five Still Photographer
Fruit Stairs Producer
Puppet Pal V Director
Helices: Revelando una tragedia Director
Auténtico
Hot Club de Montevideo Writer
Mi domingo Director of Photography