Maximiliano Contenti
Known for
Directing
Born
January 6, 1984 (age 42)
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...
Best known work
The Last Matinee
2020
High Five
2013
The Cookie
2003
Mi domingo
2003
Neptunia
2018
Popping Eyes
2008
Hot Club de Montevideo
2023
Fear
2001
Auténtico
2021
The Channeling
2025Filmography
2025
The Channelingas Marcos Diaz, Director, Writer
2023
Hot Club de MontevideoDirector, Cinematography, Writer, Producer
2021
2020
The Last MatineeIdea, Script Editor, Writer, Producer, Foley Artist, Director
2018
NeptuniaDirector
2015
Teros, sueño mundialFirst Assistant "A" Camera, Editor
2013
Helices: Revelando una tragediaDirector
2013
High FiveStill Photographer, Editor
2011
Megazorg ZSound Editor
2011
Plastic KingdomScreenplay, Director, Editor
2008
Puppet Pal VScreenplay, Camera Operator, Art Direction, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Sound Post Supervisor, Director
2008
Popping EyesWriter, Director
2006
Hobby MetalWriter, Director
2006
Sea MalesEditor
2005
Redrat: The Rebellious RodentEditor, Producer
2005
Fruit StairsDirector, Producer
2003
Mi domingoDirector, Editor, Director of Photography, Screenplay
2003
The CookieDirector, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer, Screenplay
2003
SoupDirector, Writer, Producer, Sound, Editor
2001
FearDirector, Music, Writer