I am a filmmaker and editor with 8 years of experience in film and documentary. I recently earned my MFA in Film at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, supported by the TSOA and Maurice Kanbar scholarships. My work has premiered at major festivals such as Venice, Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, and SXSW, and I have been honored with multiple awards throughout my career. I have experience directing, writing, editing, and producing across short films, VR series, documentaries, and independent projects. I am passionate about immersive storytelling and mentoring emerging filmmakers. Based in NYC originally from Córdoba, Argentina, I bring a unique perspective blending Latin American roots with international film culture.…

María Belén Poncio

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I am a filmmaker and editor with 8 years of experience in film and documentary. I recently earned my MFA in Film at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, supported by the TSOA and Maurice Kanbar scholarships. My work has premiered at major festivals such as Venice, Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, and SXSW, and I have been honored with multiple awards throughout my career. I have experience directing, writing, editing, and producing across short films, VR series, documentaries, and independent projects. I am passionate about immersive storytelling and mentoring emerging filmmakers. Based in NYC originally from Córdoba, Argentina, I bring a unique perspective blending Latin American roots with international film culture.…

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I am a filmmaker and editor with 8 years of experience in film and documentary. I recently earned my MFA in Film at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, supported by the TSOA and Maurice Kanbar scholarships. My work has premiered at major festivals such as Venice, Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, and SXSW, and I have been honored with multiple awards throughout my career.

I have experience directing, writing, editing, and producing across short films, VR series, documentaries, and independent projects. I am passionate about immersive storytelling and mentoring emerging filmmakers. Based in NYC originally from Córdoba, Argentina, I bring a unique perspective blending Latin American roots with international film culture.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor at Moonbeams
January 1, 2025 - Present
Short film in post-production directed by Elo Santa.
Editor at Maria Smell of Rain
January 1, 2025 - Present
Short film in post-production directed by Anooya Swamy.
Director, Writer, Editor at When Everything Burns
January 1, 2024 - Present
Award-winning fiction short film. Won Best Short Film National Competition at BAFICI, Exceptional Craftsmanship Award at Tribeca Film Festival, Best Short Film at Festival de Chascomús, FAN Neuquén, Leonardo Favio, Monumental Sierras, and several others. Nominated at HollyShorts and Woodstock Film Festival for Best Student Short. Screened at multiple international film festivals.
Director and Editor at Javier
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Short documentary film completed in 2022.
Writer, Director, Editor at You Can Tell Me Anything
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Short fiction film completed in 2022.
Editor and Post-Production Coordinator at Cura Brochero, La Película
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Feature film directed by Lorena Chuscoff, contributing as editor and post-production coordinator in 2016.
Graduate Assistant – Mentorships Coordinator at NYU Tisch
May 31, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Supported mentorship coordination programs during academic year 2024–2025.
Graduate Assistant – Editing at NYU Tisch
May 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Assisted editing courses during academic year 2023–2024.
Mentor at Biennale de Arte de Chile, Cines en el Borde
December 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Provided mentorship in 2024.
Teacher at Mediamorphosis
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Taught 'Immersive Storytelling' workshop in 2022.
Director / Co-writer / Associate Producer at 4 Feet High
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and co-wrote 6x15min mini-series with VR episodes that premiered at Venice International Film Festival 77th edition, Sundance, and SXSW, winning episodic pilot jury and audience awards.
Director / Co-writer at 4 Feet: Blind Date
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directed and co-wrote VR short that won awards at Venice Biennale College Cinema VR, Sundance, SXSW, Guanajuato International Film Festival, Dok Leipzig, and more.
Cinematographer at Playas
January 1, 2024 - Present
Short film in post-production directed by Cinthya Franco.
Cinematographer at Denouement
January 1, 2024 - Present
Short film in post-production directed by Brian Goodwin.
Cinematographer at Lice
January 1, 2024 - Present
Short film directed by Vindhya Gupta, screened at multiple international festivals including Tribeca and Mumbai Film Festival. Won Best Student Short International at Austin Film Festival.
Director at The Master of Ceremony
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Documentary short directed by Agustín Ford & Lucía Palacio, featured at Cannes Short Film Corner and Visions du Réel Digital Library in 2016.
Producer at Talk Me
January 1, 2025 - Present
Short film directed by Joecar Hanna, official selection at Cannes Film Festival La Cinef and Toronto International Film Festival Short Cuts in 2025.
Producer at Initiation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Short film in post-production directed by Gustavo Sanabria.
Editor at Moonbeams
January 1, 2025 - Present
Editing a short film currently in post-production directed by Elo Santa Maria.
Editor at Smell of Rain
January 1, 2025 - Present
Editing a short film currently in post-production directed by Anooya Swamy.
Director, Writer, Editor at When Everything Burns (Short Fiction)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Award-winning short fiction film that has received numerous accolades at multiple prestigious film festivals including BA FICI, Tribeca, Guadalajara, Festival de Huelva, and more. The film won Best Short Film in the National Competition at BA FICI, Exceptional Craftsmanship at Tribeca, and multiple best short film awards nationally in Argentina.
Director, Editor at Javier (Short Documentary)
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Directed and edited a short documentary film released in 2022.
Writer, Director, Editor at You Can Tell Me Anything (Short Fiction)
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Wrote, directed, and edited a short fiction film released in 2022.
Editor and Post-Production Coordinator at Cura Brochero, La Película
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2025
Worked as editor and post-production coordinator on the 2016 feature film directed by Lorena Chuscoff.
Director/Co-writer/Associate Producer at 4 Feet High (Miniseries, 6x15 min)
December 31, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Directed and co-wrote a VR episodic miniseries which premiered at major festivals such as Venice, Sundance, and SXSW, winning multiple jury and audience awards.
Director/Co-writer at 4 Feet: Blind Date (VR Short)
December 31, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Directed and co-wrote a VR short that won several awards including Venice Biennale College Cinema VR and Sundance Best VR Narrative.
Cinematographer at Playas
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cinematographer for a short film currently in post-production directed by Cinthya Franco.
Producer at Talk Me
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced a short film directed by Joecar Hanna, officially selected for Cannes Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.
Graduate Assistant – Mentorships Coordinator at NYU Tisch
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Coordinate mentorship programs as a graduate assistant at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Graduate Assistant – Editing at NYU Tisch
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Supported editing courses as a graduate assistant at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Mentor at Biennale de Arte de Chile, Cines en el Borde
December 31, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Provided mentorship for emerging filmmakers as part of the Biennale de Arte de Chile program.
Teacher at Mediumorphosis
December 31, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Taught the 'Immersive Storytelling' workshop in 2022.

Education

MFA in Film at NYU Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Postgraduate Course in Contemporary Documentary at National University of Córdoba
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025
BA in Social Communication at National University of Córdoba
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
MFA in Film at NYU Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Postgraduate Course in Contemporary Documentary at National University of Córdoba
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
BA in Social Communication at National University of Córdoba
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Smell of Rain

    Short Fiction Film directed by Anooya Swamy in postproduction.

    paper Moonbeams

    Short Fiction Film directed by Elo Santa Maria. In postproduction.

    paper When Everything Burns

    Fiction short film.
    BAFICI International Film Festival – Best Short Film, National Competition (Winner)
    Tribeca Film Festival – Exceptional Craftsmanship Award, Moving the Spotlight (Winner)
    Guadalajara International Film Festival
    Festival de Huelva
    Cinemajove
    Festival de Chascomús – Best Short Film (Winner)
    FAN Neuquén – Best National Short Film (Winner)
    Leonardo Favio – Best Short Film (Winner)
    Monumental Sierras – Best Short Film (Winner)
    Vision Ribereña – 2nd Prize Best Short Film
    FESAALP – Best Fiction Short
    Retama – Special Mention of Jury
    HollyShorts – Best Student Short (Nominee)
    Woodstock Film Festival – Best Student Short (Nominee)
    Lucca Film Festival
    Evolution Mallorca Film Festival
    ICARO Film Festival
    Seoul Eco Film Festival
    FAV Sur Chile
    Premios Fugaz – Nominee
    Cosquín Independent Film Festival

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