Rafael Martínez Sánchez
Known for
Directing
Born
April 23, 1990 (age 36)
Birthplace
Mexico City, Mexico
Biography
Rafael Martínez Sánchez is a director, actor, producer, and screenwriter born in Mexico City. His short films have been selected for festivals like Guadalajara International Film Festival, GLAFF, Shorts Mexico, San Diego Latino Film Festival, Macabro, and others. He has played the lead in three feature films, such as “Padre Pablo”, selected for the Vancouver International Film Festival and starred in more than 20 short films, such as “El Cortometraje”, winner of the jury prize in the Morelia International Film Festival, and part of Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes. His first feature film, "Un Lago", premiered in mexican cinemas in 2025.
Best known work
Father Pablo
2021
The Short Film
2022
The View From Up Above
2023
Cocktails for two
A Lake
2025
Victorias
2020
Una mano bajo la nieve y otras historias
2023
I Saw Juan Gabriel
2024
Una canción sobre lo que sea
2023
Camila
2016Filmography
TBA
Cocktails for twoas Gustavo, Producer
2025
A Lakeas Rich, Director, Writer, Producer, Music
2024
I Saw Juan Gabrielas Padre Pablo
2024
SilvestreDirector, Writer, Producer, Editor
2023
Una mano bajo la nieve y otras historiasDirector, Screenplay, Producer
2023
Una canción sobre lo que seaProducer, Editor
2023
The View From Up AboveDirector, Editor, Producer
2022
The Short FilmSound Designer
2022
CousinsDirector, Writer, Producer, Editor
2021
Father Pabloas Padre Pablo
2021
Wolves Aren't Meant For The CircusDirector, Producer, Editor, Writer
2020
Victoriasas Óscar
2018
Leave The Light OnDirector, Producer, Writer, Editor
2017
A Girl's NameDirector, Editor, Producer, Writer, Director of Photography
2017
Little Boy / Little ManDirector, Writer, Producer
2016
CamilaDirector, Writer