Private Project

Through Her Eyes

Irina is a writer who's looking for the imperfect side of a beautiful woman, which will lead her to find deep secrets that uncover the true self of her seemingly "perfect person".

  • Marisa Martínez
    Director
  • Jorge Villarreal
    Producer
  • Jorge Villarreal
    Writer
  • Eugenia Valdes
    Key Cast
    "Irina"
  • Alexandra Ancira
    Key Cast
    "Perfect Woman"
  • Jorge Villarreal
    Executive Producer
  • Marisa Martínez
    Executive Producer
  • Carolina Zapata
    Executive Producer
  • Carolina Zapata
    Cinematographer
  • Agustín de la Vega
    Art Director
  • Ángel Cantú
    Editor
  • Miguel Almaraz
    First Assistant Director
  • Vicky Salamanca
    Continuity Script
  • Leonardo Salazar
    Production Sound Mixer
  • Maricarmen Ireta
    Sound
  • Leonardo Salazar
    Sound Design
  • Marcos Rangel
    Composer
  • Daniel Aleu
    Gaffer
  • Chilly Ortega
    Grips
  • Gabriela Ramos
    Grips
  • Rafael Cauich
    Stills Photographer
  • Rafael Cauich
    Behind the Scenes
  • Leslie Gallaga
    Art Director Assistants
  • Leilany Rangel
    Art Director Assistants
  • Mar Flores
    Costume Designer
  • Danna Chávez
    Make-up Artist
  • Mar Flores
    Make-up Effects
  • Roberto Cárdenas
    Location Manager
  • Miguel Portoni
    Production Manager
  • Pepe Cantú
    Production Assistants
  • Óscar Ríos
    Production Assistants
  • Alejandra Macías
    Production Assistants
  • Diego Matus
    Production Assistants
  • Ximena Flores
    Production Assistants
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Los Ojos de Irina
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Universidad de Monterrey
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Marisa Martínez

Marisa Martínez currently resides in Monterrey, Mexico. She is a student of Cinematography degree at the University of Monterrey since 2019. She has participated in the production of short films and audiovisual content at the student and professional levels; in positions mainly in the direction and production department.

Marisa debuts directing her first short film Los Ojos de Irina (2023), contributing as well as the co-creator of the story.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

The short film “Through Her Eyes” is a student project made for a course in the bachelor's degree of Digital Film Production at the University of Monterrey. This experience allowed me to learn more about the process of directing and the different ways you can approach storytelling.

The story talks about the creative process of artists, and how they need reality to create "a real world" for a perfect story, taking inspiration from these real moments in life.

The short film was born from an idea that my professors have repeated lots of times: it’s vital to find inspiration from reality to be able to have verisimilitude in a story. Artists need to observe the world, to understand how people act and respond, so they can be able to portray it in fiction.

“Through Her Eyes” will always be special to me because it is my debut as a director. It was truly an incredible experience to be able to talk about a topic that is really interesting to me. To have the opportunity to work with talented people, and make bonds with the actresses, who gave life to these characters that made this story real.