"Financing non-commercial documentary is not an easy thing to achieve. Money should not be that big of an issue. Reality always forces us to search deep and creatively, and try to make the most honest and truthful film we are able to."
I studied Social Anthropology in the University of Buenos Aires with a Major in Visual Anthropology and Arts.
As a Visual Anthropologist, I believe that the visual media can work, not only as an “open window” to an underrepresented universe, but also as a way to interact with the “otherness”. Working “along with” the subjects, in a collaborative strategy, is what has guided me in my recent projects. I don´t feel so seduced by the idea of plain objectivity in social science, but strongly feel the great power of synergy that can be achieved when working together with different human collectives or particular individuals.
The innumerable consequences of this type of work, and the concept of reflexivity that operate within the group during the process of the ethnographic experience, enriches and certainly empowers the participants in many ways.
The thoughts and emotions that overcome after we can see and discuss the images or film produced is sincerely overwhelming for all parties involved in this process. It is nothing more than a democratization of their particular knowledge and memories. This method of co-working will help guarantee the final deepness obtained by long-term relations with the subjects, and, the quality of the end product.
My main objective is to achieve a deep and sincere view of different human conditions, helping to amplify diverse human voices and collaborating with the mission of “opening a window” to different human realities. Specifically, “the invisible ones”, the human collectives underrepresented.
I have experienced the importance of this line of work to create bridges that can join different societies, human groups or cultures for a better understanding and collaborate with development plans for the subdued populations I work with.
In the case of Argentina, the indigenous cultures exist in extreme poverty and exclusion conditions. Their memories, oral history, traditions and knowledge have been denied or undervalued. They suffer exploitations of many kinds and they are suffering the continuos devastation of their natural environment they depend on. This type of work can empower these collectives and open a reflexive and open dialogue collaborating to enrich our points of view and think new ways of dealing with these difficult realities.
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    Whispers in the Wind
    Screenplay
    About Us2018
    Documentary
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    About Us2018
    Documentary
  • Director (1 Credit)
    About Us2018
    Documentary
College
University of Buenos Aires
Social Anthropology and Visual Arts
20052010
High School
St. Brendan`s College
Humanities and Arts
19831995
Birth Date
May 15, 1978
Nickname
MartinK
Birth City
BUENOS AIRES
Current City
Barcelona
Hometown
BUENOS AIRES
Height
1,90
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Eye Color
Green
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Married To
Rosa Donovan
Children
2
“I don’t think there’s any border between science and art. All the fiction films I have made were always on the same subject,—a discovery of the “Other,” an exploration of difference.”
― Jean Rouch
"In my films I always wanted to make people see deeply. I don't want to show things, but to give people the desire to see."
-Agnes Varda
"Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music – the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself."
-Henry Miller
"Financing non-commercial documentary is not an easy thing to achieve. Money should not be that big of an issue. Reality always forces us to search deep and creatively, and try to make the most honest and truthful film we are able to."
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