Cacique Del Monte

Directed by Mateo Martinez

Length: 16:40
Producer: Pablo Villalon
Editor: Case Avron
Cinematographer: Cec Chan
Sound Designer: Tristan Baylis

PAfter looting and desecrating sacred lands, Aníbal must escape from one of the most ruthless ‘Zars’ in the emerald trade, while holding onto a gem that could change his life. The gods of the Andes are threatening forces to be reckoned with, Aníbal must present a sacrifice to compensate for his misdeeds.

Undergraduate Film & TV

mem1061@nyu.edu

Mateo Martinez is a Colombian filmmaker based in New York City. As a founding member of RESET Motion-Holdings and Péndulo Colombia, Mateo has been driven to utilize storytelling as a medium for impact and spiritual transcendence. After graduating with honors from New York University, Mateo has dedicated himself to crafting narratives that represent the psyche, while simultaneously working with brands and artists to implement storytelling strategies to facilitate and enhance connection. Mateo seeks to represent his culture in a way that deviates from preconceived narratives perpetuated by categorizing Colombia due to its violent history. Mateo aims to portray the complexity and richness of humanity amidst the forces of nature, where magic, mysticism, and rawness coexist to generate fascinating ecosystems.