María embarked on a remarkable journey in the realm of film direction, pursuing her higher education at the esteemed ENERC (National Film School) located in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and successfully culminated her studies in 2010. This prestigious institution, renowned globally for its exceptional standards, has a highly competitive admissions process, accepting only a select group of ten students per field each year.
As an actress, María swiftly ascended to remarkable heights, securing a leading role in the critically acclaimed film 'La niña santa' directed by the illustrious Lucrecia Martel. This notable achievement was merely the beginning of her illustrious career, as she continued to hone her craft by writing and directing a series of captivating short films.
These short films, showcasing María's exceptional talent, garnered significant attention and acclaim, with several selections in prominent film festivals such as the renowned Locarno Festival, the prestigious La Habana Festival, and the esteemed Rotterdam Film Festival. Building upon this momentum, María made her feature film directorial debut in 2017, collaborating on a groundbreaking co-production involving Germany, Brazil, and Norway.
