All Films
Bedtime
Short Film (2024) · 16 min
Penny’s fear of coming out confines her relationship with Frieda to the little bedroom they share, where their euphoric bond inevitably begins to fade.
Screened at FICIMAD 2026 — Awarded Best Actress
Written by Maria Garbizu
Co-Directed by Maria Garbizu and Masha Zhuravleva
Cinematography by Dillon Ritchie
Produced by Masha Zhuravleva
The Art Of Doing Nothing
Short Doc (2022) · 8 min
Meditation teacher Eddie Vero shares stories about his teaching journey, his current work and why people should take a scientific approach towards meditation.
Directed by Maria Garbizu
Produced and edited by Maria Garbizu
Cinematography by Masha Zhuravleva
Featuring Eddie Vero
Peanut
Short Film (2022) · 10 min
Sam and Michael’s anniversary dinner takes a turn when she mischievously plants a deadly Peanut in her soon to be ex-boyfriend’s plate.
Written and Directed by Maria Garbizu
Produced and edited by Masha Zhuravleva
Cinematography by Pietro Andreini
Starring Hannah Prasse and Marc Schöttner
Key Art
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I am currently developing a new short, Offside — a coming of age short story about a gender non-conforming teen, hiding from their best friend during soccer practice to safe-keep their secret.
What’s next?