Rafael Martínez Sánchez
Directing
Rafael Martínez Sánchez is a director, actor, producer, and screenwriter born in Mexico City. His short films have been selected for festivals like Guadalajara International Film Festival, GLAFF, Shorts Mexico, San Diego Latino Film Festival, Macabro, and others. He has played the lead in three feature films, such as “Padre Pablo”, selected for the Vancouver International Film Festival and starred in more than 20 short films, such as “El Cortometraje”, winner of the jury prize in the Morelia International Film Festival, and part of Semaine de la Critique du Festival de Cannes. His first feature film, "Un Lago", premiered in mexican cinemas in 2025.
Behind the camera
2025A Lake
Director & Writer
2024Silvestre
Director & Writer
2023Una mano bajo la nieve y otras historias
Director & Screenplay
2023The View From Up Above
Director
2022Cousins
Director & Writer
2021Wolves Aren't Meant For The Circus
Director & Writer
2018Leave The Light On
Director & Writer
2017Little Boy / Little Man
Director & Writer
2017A Girl's Name
Director & Writer
2016Camila
Director & Writer