Mary Marcano, born in Venezuela, is a prominent film director who has made a significant impact in the film industry with her unique vision and exceptional talent. She studied at the prestigious National Film School in Caracas, where she honed her skills and developed a deep passion for the cinematic arts.
Notable Short Film: "Leah's Dream"
The short film "Leah's Dream" has been a key work in Mary Marcano's career, receiving recognition and selections at various festivals around the world:
Awards and Mentions:
A Corto Plazo, Caracas, Venezuela - 2nd Place.
XIII Horror Film Festival in the Castle. VII International Horror Short Film Competition, Spain - Accesit 1 Mention.
South African Horrorfest, Cape Town, South Africa - Special Mention.
Selections:
Five Continents International Film Festival (FICOCC), Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela.
Short Film Festival "La Cruz y el Mar", Lechería, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela.
Portobello Film Festival, London, United Kingdom - Nominated for Best Drama.
Obscura Film Festival, Berlin, Germany.
Santa Cruz International Film Festival, Bolivia.
Cinema Venezuela, Film Festival, Miami, United States.
Mindanao Film Festival, Mindanao, Philippines.
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre (BARS), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Portobello Winter Film Festival, London, United Kingdom.
Montevideo Fantastico XI, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Mary Marcano continues to develop her career with new projects that explore different facets of cinema, solidifying her status as an influential and creative director on the international film scene.
  • Writer (4 Credits)
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    Screenplay
    Leah's Dream
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    Short Script
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  • Director (2 Credits)
    Leah's Dream
    Short
    6th Floor2024
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  • Editor (1 Credit)
    6th Floor2024
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Semi Finalist
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Creative World Awards
California
2026
Nominee
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LA Independent Women Film Awards
Los Angeles
2026
Quarterfinalist
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Katra Film Series Short Screenplay Competition
Brooklyn, NY 11225 United States
2026
Finalist
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New York Script Awards
New York
2026
HONORABLE MENTION
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Finish Line Script Competition
2026
Official Selection "Drama Screenplay"
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Tokyo Film & Screenplay Awards
Japan
2026
Official Selection "SHORT SCREENPLAY"
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Tokyo Film & Screenplay Awards
Japan
2026
Finalist
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New York Script Awards
New York
2026
Nominee
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Prague Film Festival 2026
Prague
2026
Nominee
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Cannes World Film Festival
cannes, france
2026
Tercer Lugar
Leah's Dream
Festival de Cortometrajes Independientes (FINDECOIN)
Anzoátegui
2018
Nominated Best Drama, Best Actress
Leah's Dream
Portobello Film Festival
London
2018
Special mention
Leah's Dream
South African Horrorfest
Ciudad del Cabo
2018
Mención Accesit 1
Leah's Dream
XIII Festival de Cine de Terror en el Castillo. VII Concurso Internacional de Cortos de Terror
Arroyo de la Luz
2018
Second Place
Leah's Dream
A Corto Plazo
Caracas
2018
Birth Date
June 20, 1989
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