Morrisa Maltz Explained

Morrisa Maltz
Birth Place:U.S.
Years Active:2013–present

Morrisa Maltz is an American filmmaker and artist.[1] [2] [3] She is best known for writing and directing the films The Unknown Country (2022) and Jazzy (2024).[4] [5]

Life and career

Maltz was raised in San Diego, California. She graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts.[6] In 2012, she created Mofones, a series of artist-designed iPhone cases.[6] She directed two short films titled The Caretaker (2013) and Odyssea (2014).[7] In 2018, She directed her first feature documentary Ingrid, premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival.[8]

In 2022, Maltz directed her first feature film The Unknown Country, starring Lily Gladstone and Raymond Lee, which premiered at South by Southwest.[9] She again collaborated with Gladstone for a drama film Jazzy (2024), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Director Writer Producer Note
2013The CaretakerShort film
2014OdysseaShort film
2018IngridDocumentary
2022The Unknown CountryFeature film
2024JazzyFeature film

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2014NominatedSlamdance Film FestivalBest Narrative ShortOdyssea[10]
2018NominatedSlamdance Film FestivalBest Narrative ShortIngrid[11]
NominatedAtlanta Film FestivalBest Documentary Feature[12]
WonRed Rock Film FestivalBest Documentary Featurette[13]
2022WonDenver Film FestivalHonorable MentionThe Unknown Country[14]
WonHell's Half Mile Film & Music FestivalBest Feature[15]
NominatedMontclair Film FestivalFuture/Now Competition[16]
NominatedChamps-Élysées Film FestivalLongs métrages américains[17]
NominatedCalgary International Film FestivalInternational Narrative Competition[18]
NominatedSouth by SouthwestSXSW Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award[19]
2023NominatedRed Nation Film FestivalBest Director[20]
2024NominatedIndependent Spirit AwardsJohn Cassavetes Award[21]
NominatedCinema Eye HonorsHeterodox Award[22]
NominatedTribeca FestivalBest U.S. Narrative FeatureJazzy[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UTA Signs Morrisa Maltz, ‘The Unknown Country’ Filmmaker and Artist (EXCLUSIVE). variety.com. 2024-07-09.
  2. Web site: Lily Gladstone Reteaming With ‘The Unknown Country’s Morrisa Maltz On ‘Jazzy,’ Will Exec Produce Alongside Duplass Brothers Productions. deadline.com. 2024-07-09.
  3. Web site: On Her Way to a Documentary, Morrisa Maltz Asks, 'Why Do We Make Things?'. dallasobserver.com. 2024-07-09.
  4. Web site: Touched the Fire: Morrisa Maltz & Lily Gladstone on The Unknown Country. rogerebert.com. 2024-07-09.
  5. Web site: Lily Gladstone Reteams With Director Morissa Maltz in ‘Jazzy’. thewrap.com. 2024-07-09.
  6. Web site: Morissa Maltz to Design Urs Fischer-Inspired 'Mofones' for MOCA. broadwayworld.com. 2024-07-09.
  7. Web site: The Unknown Country – Director Morrisa Maltz. filmschoolradio.com. 2024-07-09.
  8. Web site: A Conversation With Morrisa Maltz (INGRID). hammertonail.com. 2024-07-09.
  9. Web site: Lily Gladstone, with a Waiver in Hand, Says Studios Wouldn’t Have Touched ‘The Unknown Country’. indiewire.com. 2024-07-09.
  10. Web site: Slamdance 2014 Unveils Lineups for Special Screenings, Beyond Section and Shorts Program. indiewire.com. 2024-07-09.
  11. Web site: Here Are All The Wild Movies You Can See At Oak Cliff Film Festival This Year. dmagazine.com. 2024-07-09.
  12. Web site: 42nd Annual Atlanta Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup. atlantafilmfestival.com. 2024-07-09.
  13. Web site: Morrisa Maltz’s SXSW Drama "The Unknown Country" Lands at Music Box, Lily Gladstone Stars. womenandhollywood.com. 2024-07-09.
  14. Web site: DENVER FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 45TH ANNUAL PROGRAM. denverfilm.org. 2024-07-09.
  15. Web site: The Unknown Country. festnest.com. 2024-07-09.
  16. Web site: 2022 Montclair Film Festival Award Winners Announced!. montclairfilm.org. 2024-07-09.
  17. Web site: AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILMS. champselyseesfilmfestival.com. 2024-07-09.
  18. Web site: The Unknown Country. ciffcalgary.ca. 2024-07-09.
  19. Web site: 2022 FILM & TV LINEUP. dev.sxsw.com. 2024-07-09.
  20. Web site: And the Nominees Are. rednationff.com. 2024-07-09.
  21. Web site: Spirit Awards 2024 Nominations List: ‘Past Lives,’ ‘May December,’ ‘American Fiction’ Lead With 5 Noms Each. variety.com. 2024-07-09.
  22. Web site: ‘Kokomo City’ Leads Nominations for Cinema Eye Documentary Honors. variety.com. 2024-07-09.
  23. Web site: 2024 FESTIVAL JUNE 5-16. tribecafilm.com. 2024-07-09.

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