Morrisa Maltz
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Morrisa Maltz | |
|---|---|
| Born | U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, artist |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Morrisa Maltz is an American filmmaker and artist.[1][2][3] She is best known for writing and directing the films The Unknown Country (2022) and Jazzy (2024).[4][5]
Maltz was raised in San Diego, California. She graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts.[6] In 2012, she created Mofones, a series of artist-designed iPhone cases.[6] She directed two short films titled The Caretaker (2013) and Odyssea (2014).[7] In 2018, She directed her first feature documentary Ingrid, premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival.[8]
In 2022, Maltz directed her first feature film The Unknown Country, starring Lily Gladstone and Raymond Lee, which premiered at South by Southwest.[9] She again collaborated with Gladstone for a drama film Jazzy (2024), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Caretaker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2014 | Odyssea | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2018 | Ingrid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Documentary |
| 2022 | The Unknown Country | Yes | Yes | Yes | Feature film |
| 2024 | Jazzy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Feature film |
