Maris Martinsons (director)
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Maris Martinsons (born July 25, 1960) is a Latvia
n film director
, producer
and screenwriter
. From 1991 he has lived in Lithuania
, but moved back to his homeland Latvia
in 2010.
, where together with a partner he founded the production company “ARTeta” (1994). ARTeta has become a leading production company and the biggest studio complex (300, 600 and 900 sq meters big pavilions) in the Baltic States
.
In Lithuania
Maris has worked in the TV field, produced over ten original TV series, creating TV series and videos, and often serving as both the director and author of these productions. During 2005 and 2006 Maris participated in various workshops in Europe developing the skills in script writing, developing and marketing.
In 2006 Maris finally wrote a script for the arthouse movie Loss
. The script was written in Jaipur, preparation for the shooting was managed from Bangkok, the was film shot in Lithuania and Ireland, edited just when his third son was born and finished during his visit in Beijing. In January, 2008, the film was released in Lithuania. In June, 2008 film was selected for the Official Competition of the 11th Shanghai International Film Festival
and it was awarded with 2 prizes: Best Director and Best Music. Later this year Loss
was submitted as the nominee from Lithuania
for Best Foreign Language Film consideration for the 2009 Academy Awards
(Oscars).
In 2009-2010 Maris Martinsons coordinated the development of a second feature film "Amaya", also known as "Hong Kong Confidential". This film stars veteran Japanese actress Kaori Momoi and Lithuanian musician/actor Andrius Mamontovas
. It was notable as the first-ever Latvian-Hong Kong co-production in the film industry. "Amaya" has received a mixture of acclaim and criticism since its debut screening in Riga, Latvia on 14 September 2010. It was a Best Foreign Language Film nominee from Latvia
for the 2011 Academy Awards
(Oscars). On 12 June 2011, the gala Hong Kong premiere of "Amaya" at the Harbour Road Arts Centre was attended by dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Latvia, Valdis Dombrovskis
, the Latvian Ambassador to China, distinguished Professors Roger King
and Maris Martinsons
, and many members of the Latvian community in Hong Kong.
Maris Martinsons
Maris Martinsons is director of the Pacific Rim Institute for the Studies of Management and a professor of management currently associated with the City University of Hong Kong, the Stockholm School of Economics and the University of Toronto. He received his B.A.Sc. and M.B.A. degrees from the...
.
Maris Martinsons (born July 25, 1960) is a Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
n film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
. From 1991 he has lived in Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
, but moved back to his homeland Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
in 2010.
Biography
After graduating from the Latvia Conservatoires in 1989 as drama theatre director, Martinsons worked with Latvian musicians as an independent director/producer of music video clips. His first music video clip, “This is my car” by the band “Jumprava”, was the first independent video in Latvia’s history and it received the best video award from [reference] in 1989/1990. Since 1991, Maris has lived in LithuaniaLithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
, where together with a partner he founded the production company “ARTeta” (1994). ARTeta has become a leading production company and the biggest studio complex (300, 600 and 900 sq meters big pavilions) in the Baltic States
Baltic states
The term Baltic states refers to the Baltic territories which gained independence from the Russian Empire in the wake of World War I: primarily the contiguous trio of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania ; Finland also fell within the scope of the term after initially gaining independence in the 1920s.The...
.
In Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
Maris has worked in the TV field, produced over ten original TV series, creating TV series and videos, and often serving as both the director and author of these productions. During 2005 and 2006 Maris participated in various workshops in Europe developing the skills in script writing, developing and marketing.
In 2006 Maris finally wrote a script for the arthouse movie Loss
Loss (film)
Loss is a 2008 film directed, co-written and co-produced by Latvian film director Maris Martinsons. In October 2008, it was announced that the film was Lithuania's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in the 81st Academy Awards, becoming the first Lithuanian feature film...
. The script was written in Jaipur, preparation for the shooting was managed from Bangkok, the was film shot in Lithuania and Ireland, edited just when his third son was born and finished during his visit in Beijing. In January, 2008, the film was released in Lithuania. In June, 2008 film was selected for the Official Competition of the 11th Shanghai International Film Festival
Shanghai International Film Festival
The Shanghai International Film Festival , abbreviated SIFF, is one of the largest film festivals in East Asia.Along with Tokyo International Film Festival, the SIFF is one of the biggest film festivals in Asia. The first festival was held from October 7 to 14, 1993, and was held biennially until...
and it was awarded with 2 prizes: Best Director and Best Music. Later this year Loss
Loss (film)
Loss is a 2008 film directed, co-written and co-produced by Latvian film director Maris Martinsons. In October 2008, it was announced that the film was Lithuania's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in the 81st Academy Awards, becoming the first Lithuanian feature film...
was submitted as the nominee from Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
for Best Foreign Language Film consideration for the 2009 Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
(Oscars).
In 2009-2010 Maris Martinsons coordinated the development of a second feature film "Amaya", also known as "Hong Kong Confidential". This film stars veteran Japanese actress Kaori Momoi and Lithuanian musician/actor Andrius Mamontovas
Andrius Mamontovas
Andrius Mamontovas is a Lithuanian rock musician, songwriter, actor, performer and record producer. He was one of the co-founders of the Lithuanian rock band Foje . He is also one of the masterminds of the LT United project.-Personal life:His father was Russian and mother Lithuanian...
. It was notable as the first-ever Latvian-Hong Kong co-production in the film industry. "Amaya" has received a mixture of acclaim and criticism since its debut screening in Riga, Latvia on 14 September 2010. It was a Best Foreign Language Film nominee from Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
for the 2011 Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
(Oscars). On 12 June 2011, the gala Hong Kong premiere of "Amaya" at the Harbour Road Arts Centre was attended by dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Latvia, Valdis Dombrovskis
Valdis Dombrovskis
Valdis Dombrovskis is the Prime Minister of Latvia. He previously served as Latvia's Minister of Finance and as a Member of the European Parliament for the New Era Party.-Education and science career:...
, the Latvian Ambassador to China, distinguished Professors Roger King
Roger King
Roger Douglas King is an English political figure who served as a Member of Parliament from 1983 to 1992.A member of the Conservative Party, King was elected to Parliament for Birmingham Northfield in the 1983 election, reversing a by-election loss to Labour the previous year...
and Maris Martinsons
Maris Martinsons
Maris Martinsons is director of the Pacific Rim Institute for the Studies of Management and a professor of management currently associated with the City University of Hong Kong, the Stockholm School of Economics and the University of Toronto. He received his B.A.Sc. and M.B.A. degrees from the...
, and many members of the Latvian community in Hong Kong.
Filmography
- Tempura (2012) as director, co-producer, writer
- AmayaAmaya (film)Hong Kong Confidential is a 2010 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Latvian director Māris Martinsons.It was chosen as Latvia's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it didn't make the final shortlist.- Plot :Hong Kong: one...
also known as Hong Kong Confidential (2010) as director, co-producer, editor, writer - LossLoss (film)Loss is a 2008 film directed, co-written and co-produced by Latvian film director Maris Martinsons. In October 2008, it was announced that the film was Lithuania's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in the 81st Academy Awards, becoming the first Lithuanian feature film...
(2008) as director, co-producer, editor, co-writer
Television filmography
- 42 (TV miniseriesMiniseriesA miniseries , in a serial storytelling medium, is a television show production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. The exact number is open to interpretation; however, they are usually limited to fewer than a whole season. The term "miniseries" is generally a North American term...
, 2007) as director, producer, co-writer - AnastasiaAnastasiaAnastasia is a personal name and the female form of the Greek male name Anastasius/Anastasios meaning "resurrection." The name, and its male counterpart, were often given to Greek children born around December 2 or around Easter during the early days of Christianity. It is the name of several...
” (TV movie, 2006) as director, producer, co-writer - AnastasiaAnastasiaAnastasia is a personal name and the female form of the Greek male name Anastasius/Anastasios meaning "resurrection." The name, and its male counterpart, were often given to Greek children born around December 2 or around Easter during the early days of Christianity. It is the name of several...
” (TV series, 2005) as director, producer, co-writer http://www.anastasiahostagedrama.com/ - Refresh(TV series, 2004) as author, co-director
- Tenants (TV series, 2004) as author, director
- JuliaJulia (TV series)Julia is an American sitcom notable for being one of the first weekly series to depict an African American woman in a non-stereotypical role. Previous television series featured African American lead characters, but the characters were usually servants. The show starred actress and singer Diahann...
(TV series, 2002–2003)as author, co-writer, director, producer - De Facto (TV series, 2002–2003) as author, director
- Shapro show (TV humor show, 2001–2003) as author, director
- Valse of destiny (TV series, 2001–2002) as author, co-writer, co-director, producer
- Grybauskai (TV series, 2000–2001) as co-director
- Ben’s diary (TV series, 1999–2000) as author, director, producer
Awards
- Shanghai Film Festival2008 Shanghai International Film FestivalThe 2008 Shanghai International Film Festival is the 11th such festival devoted to international cinema to be held in Shanghai, China. It was held from June 14–22 , 2008...
(China)- Won: Jin Jue (Golden Goblet) award for Best Director (for LossLoss (film)Loss is a 2008 film directed, co-written and co-produced by Latvian film director Maris Martinsons. In October 2008, it was announced that the film was Lithuania's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in the 81st Academy Awards, becoming the first Lithuanian feature film...
)- Best Foreign Film nominee at the 2011 Academy AwardsAcademy AwardsAn Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
, the Oscars.
- Best Foreign Film nominee at the 2011 Academy Awards
- Won: Jin Jue (Golden Goblet) award for Best Director (for Loss