Máté Bence Fazekas is a Budapest-based screenwriter and director whose work spans feature films, television, and theatre. He is the creator, director, and writer of Bróker Marcsi, a six-episode mini-series produced by RTL Hungary, premiering in 2025. His feature film Eviction earned international acclaim, including the Best Screenplay Award at the 2022 Fantasporto International Film Festival, along with selections across Europe and a Netflix release. Fazekas has written and directed several award-winning short films, contributed to internationally staged opera, and previously served as Head Writer and Story Editor at HBO Central Europe. A graduate of Eötvös Loránd University with a Master’s in Film Studies, he currently teaches screenwriting and dramaturgy as an external lecturer.

Máté Bence Fazekas

Máté Bence Fazekas is a Budapest-based screenwriter and director whose work spans feature films, television, and theatre. He is the creator, director, and writer of Bróker Marcsi, a six-episode mini-series produced by RTL Hungary, premiering in 2025. His feature film Eviction earned international acclaim, including the Best Screenplay Award at the 2022 Fantasporto International Film Festival, along with selections across Europe and a Netflix release. Fazekas has written and directed several award-winning short films, contributed to internationally staged opera, and previously served as Head Writer and Story Editor at HBO Central Europe. A graduate of Eötvös Loránd University with a Master’s in Film Studies, he currently teaches screenwriting and dramaturgy as an external lecturer.

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Máté Bence Fazekas is a Budapest-based screenwriter and director whose work spans feature films, television, and theatre. He is the creator, director, and writer of Bróker Marcsi, a six-episode mini-series produced by RTL Hungary, premiering in 2025. His feature film Eviction earned international acclaim, including the Best Screenplay Award at the 2022 Fantasporto International Film Festival, along with selections across Europe and a Netflix release. Fazekas has written and directed several award-winning short films, contributed to internationally staged opera, and previously served as Head Writer and Story Editor at HBO Central Europe. A graduate of Eötvös Loránd University with a Master’s in Film Studies, he currently teaches screenwriting and dramaturgy as an external lecturer.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hungarian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Screenwriter at Bróker Marcsi (Mini Series)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed a mini-series for RTL Hungary that received critical acclaim and showcased contemporary themes.
Head Writer, Story Editor at HBO Central Europe
January 1, 2018 - Present
Led the writing team and edited narratives for various television productions, ensuring high-quality storytelling.
Stage Writer at Luzerne Theater, Switzerland
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Contributed to theatrical productions through original scriptwriting, enhancing audience engagement and experience.

Education

Master's Degree in Film Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Humanities
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Screenwriting Specialization at Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Humanities
February 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Erasmus Scholarship at Charles University, Faculty of Arts, Prague, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Film Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Humanities, Hungary
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

NIPKOW Program Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education

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