Maria Martínez Bayona
Spanish filmmaker (born 1989)
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Maria Martínez Bayona (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈɾia maɾˈtineθ baˈʝona]; born 1989)[1][2] is a Spanish director and screenwriter.
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Maria Martínez Bayona | |
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Martínez Bayona at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival | |
| Born | 1989 (age 36–37) Reus, Spain |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Website | mariambayona |
Biography
Martínez Bayona was born in Reus.[1][3] She studied audiovisual communication at Pompeu Fabra University before receiving a scholarship from La Caixa to study at the National Film and Television School in London in 2014.[4][5]
Her graduation short film, Mia, was long-listed for the British Independent Film Award for Best British Short Film in 2016.[6] Her debut feature film, The End of It, premiered in the Cannes Premiere section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.[7] Her second feature film, The First Witch, will be shot in Catalan, her native language.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Mia | Yes | Yes | Short film | [6] |
| 2020 | Such Small Hands | Yes | Yes | Short film; co-written with Andrés Barba | |
| 2026 | The End of It | Yes | Yes | [9] | |
| TBA | The First Witch | Yes | Yes | [10] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| Aesthetica Short Film Festival | 2021 | Best Thriller | Such Small Hands | Won | [6] |
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| Best Cinematography | Won | ||||
| Fantastic Fest | 2021 | Short Fuse Award for Best Director | Won | ||
| Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival | 2021 | Golden Octopus for Best International Short Film | Won | ||
| Audience Award for Best Short Film | Won |
