Maximiliano Contenti, professionally known as Maxi, is a renowned film director originating from Montevideo, Uruguay, where he first took his first breath in the year 1984. As a visionary with a passion for storytelling, Maxi has been crafting his cinematic artistry since his early years, with his creative journey commencing with the production of a multitude of short films. These initial ventures served as the foundation upon which he would build his future endeavors, laying the groundwork for the impressive body of work that would follow.
As the calendar ticked forward to the year 2008, a significant milestone emerged on the cinematic horizon for Italian filmmaker Luca Contenti, marking the inaugural appearance of his feature-length directorial endeavors with the offbeat, genre-bending horror-comedy, Muñeco Viviente V, also affectionately referred to as Puppet Pal V.
This inaugural foray into the realm of feature filmmaking served as a harbinger of things to come, as Contenti's creative trajectory began to take shape, setting the stage for a promising and eclectic career as a feature film director.
In the year 2013, the accomplished filmmaker, Contenti, brought forth a documentary of remarkable significance, titled Hélices, which translates to the English phrase "Blades". This cinematic masterpiece garnered widespread recognition and accolades, ultimately earning Contenti the prestigious title of Best Documentary at the esteemed AtlanticDoc Festival, held annually in the beautiful country of Uruguay.
Contenti's subsequent creative endeavors encompassed a collaborative effort in co-directing the horror-comedy feature film, Neptunia, which made its premiere in the year 2017 and is presently accessible via the FILMIN streaming platform.
In the year 2020, Contenti made a notable debut in the horror film genre with the release of his chilling masterpiece, The Last Matinee, also known as Al Morir la Matinee. This spine-tingling creation garnered official recognition at numerous prestigious international film festivals, with standout appearances at the renowned Sitges Film Festival, PanicFest, the Milwaukee Film Festival, and the esteemed Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina. Furthermore, The Last Matinee took home the coveted Best Film award at the Curtas Festival do Imaxinario in Spain, solidifying Contenti's reputation as a rising talent in the world of horror filmmaking.
Contenti's most recent and ambitious project to date is the music documentary feature film, Hot Club of Montevideo, which is currently in production and is slated for a highly anticipated release in the year 2023.
