Martina Amati
| Martina Amati | |
|---|---|
| Born |
14 May 1969 Milan, Italy |
| Occupation | Film director, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Steel |
Martina Amati (born 14 May 1969) is an Italian BAFTA[1] winning filmmaker. Her work often features scenes underwater.
Biography
Amati trained at the Brera Academy in Milan and was picked upon graduation by MTV Europe to work in the UK. She directed hundreds of MTV promos and idents and was part of the London-based team that created and launched MTV Italy, leaving immediately after the regionalization of the channel. Amati moved into drama in 2008. Her first three short films won the BAFTA (I Do Air[2]), the BAFTA L/A Certificate of Excellence (A' Mare), and received another BAFTA nomination in 2010 for Chalk, which also won the BIFA among a number of other International Awards. Amati's work has premiered at Sundance Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, and London Film Festival and has screened around the world on the international circuit.[3][4]
Amati lives in London with her husband Charles Steel.
Filmography
- 2008 A'Mare (Short, Director, Co-Writer)
- 2009 I Do Air (Short, Director, Writer)
- 2010 Chalk (Short, Director, Co-Writer)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Unicef Award | Unicef Award | A'Mare | Won |
| 2009 | BAFTA LA | Certificate of Excellence | A'Mare | Won |
| 2010 | BAFTA | Best Short Film | I Do Air | Won |
| 2011 | British Independent Film Awards | Best British Short Film | Chalk | Won |
| 2012 | BAFTA | Best Short Film | Chalk | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "British Independent Film Award winners 2011". The Telegraph. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ↑ "Film Award Winners 2012". BAFTA. BAFTA. 21 January 2010. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ↑ "SXSW Overview". Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ↑ "Shorts at Aspen Film Fest". The Independent. Retrieved 23 November 2012.