Maximiliano Contenti
Birth : 1984-01-06, Montevideo, Uruguay
History
Maximiliano "Maxi" Contenti (born January 6th 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 2012 he directs the documentary Hélices (Blades) (Best documentary AtlanticDoc Festival - Uruguay). In 2013 he founded his production company Yukoh Films. 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). The film has been an official selection at Sitges, PanicFest, Milwaukee, Calgary Underground, Cleveland and numerous international film festivals, including the A list Festival Internacional de Mar del Plata (Argentina). (Winner Best Film at Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, Spain)
He's currently in post production of the music documentary feature Hot Club of Montevideo, to be released in 2022.
Foley Artist
On a stormy night in Montevideo, an engineering student named Ana takes over the duties of her father, a projectionist at a declining movie theatre, due to his ill health. But, unbeknownst to her, the audience watching the film that she’s running starts being murdered by a crazed killer.
Producer
On a stormy night in Montevideo, an engineering student named Ana takes over the duties of her father, a projectionist at a declining movie theatre, due to his ill health. But, unbeknownst to her, the audience watching the film that she’s running starts being murdered by a crazed killer.
Writer
On a stormy night in Montevideo, an engineering student named Ana takes over the duties of her father, a projectionist at a declining movie theatre, due to his ill health. But, unbeknownst to her, the audience watching the film that she’s running starts being murdered by a crazed killer.
Script Editor
On a stormy night in Montevideo, an engineering student named Ana takes over the duties of her father, a projectionist at a declining movie theatre, due to his ill health. But, unbeknownst to her, the audience watching the film that she’s running starts being murdered by a crazed killer.
Idea
On a stormy night in Montevideo, an engineering student named Ana takes over the duties of her father, a projectionist at a declining movie theatre, due to his ill health. But, unbeknownst to her, the audience watching the film that she’s running starts being murdered by a crazed killer.
Director
On a stormy night in Montevideo, an engineering student named Ana takes over the duties of her father, a projectionist at a declining movie theatre, due to his ill health. But, unbeknownst to her, the audience watching the film that she’s running starts being murdered by a crazed killer.
Director
Four friends decide to spend a winter weekend in a rented house in a Uruguayan beach town called Neptunia. Once there, the friends begin to realize that the people are acting strange.
First Assistant "A" Camera
Editor
Director
On a Sunday of 1971 in Montevideo, a crowd waited anxiously to see a military show involving helicopter maneuvers. In a matter of seconds, the quiet weekend scene turned into a nightmare: two helicopters collided with each other, causing the death of several spectators. This is the first time that a Uruguayan documentary addresses these events, hidden for 40 years.
Still Photographer
Andres and Elias get together one evening for their last summer joint. On his way home, Elias finds a hidden case containing 5 different types of drugs. The next morning, Elias calls Andres to catch up on his discovery. He tells him he wants to gather round with some friends to perform an experiment: each should take a different drug and see what happens. The experiment takes a sudden turn when Andres girlfriend calls him to say her grandma has died.
Editor
Andres and Elias get together one evening for their last summer joint. On his way home, Elias finds a hidden case containing 5 different types of drugs. The next morning, Elias calls Andres to catch up on his discovery. He tells him he wants to gather round with some friends to perform an experiment: each should take a different drug and see what happens. The experiment takes a sudden turn when Andres girlfriend calls him to say her grandma has died.
Editor
The world as seen through the eyes of a plastic bag.
Screenplay
The world as seen through the eyes of a plastic bag.
Director
The world as seen through the eyes of a plastic bag.
Sound Post Supervisor
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Camera Operator
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Producer
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Editor
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Art Direction
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Director of Photography
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Screenplay
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Director
Bruno is a young man with a dark past. He was threatened as a kid by an evil plastic toy. Years later he will have to again face his greatest fear.
Writer
A strange character looks for metals at the beach.
Director
A strange character looks for metals at the beach.
Editor
An exploration of the passionate dramas experienced by people who spend too much time lying at the beach.
Editor
A laboratory rat which was sacrificed with scientific purposes comes back to life. The rodent claims for revenge but in its search for the culprits, it is manipulated by the members of a love triangle to solve their problems.
Producer
A laboratory rat which was sacrificed with scientific purposes comes back to life. The rodent claims for revenge but in its search for the culprits, it is manipulated by the members of a love triangle to solve their problems.
Director
Fruit falling down stairs
