Maria Calado

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Really exciting news to share...

Mother Monster has officially gotten its first press piece. Watch our interview on the FilmSnobbery website

In this interview, I speak about the process behind the film, from working with an intimacy coordinator, to casting Flora Blissett, to building a set rooted in trust for a story that is physically and emotionally demanding.

Our full interview is on YouTube, available to watch now:

This is the beginning of something incredibly important for Mother Monster; finding its audience before we even step on set. A sign of the great things to come.

Thank you to Film Snobbery for the interview.

Looking forward to the continuous success of Mother Monster.

Variety: The Intimacy Coordinator

Very proud to have been part of the Oscar-qualifying The Intimacy Coordinator as an Associate Producer with the incredible team.

Variety article featuring The Intimacy Coordinator

Excited to see the project featured in a Variety exclusive, with Kieron Moore leading a fantastic cast under the direction of the hugely talented Louisa Connolly-Burnham. The film explores the world of intimacy coordination through a bold and thought-provoking story, and it has been a privilege to contribute to bringing it to life.

Grateful to everyone involved for their trust, hard work, and collaboration. Looking forward to seeing the journey continue.

International premiere on June 12th and 13th at Oscar-qualifying film festival Dead Center Film in Oklahoma, nominated for Best Live Action Short.

Projects

The Intimacy Coordinator

Role: Associate Producer

Status: Completed

Kate is an intimacy coordinator. She is also a sex addict.

Instagram | IMDb | Letterboxd | Variety

Mother Monster

Role: Director

Status: Production

In the aftermath of childbirth, a young mother discovers that her body has not finished birthing. Alone in a Welsh forest, she endures a second, more violent birth, one in which identity and personhood are slowly expelled out of her body instead of a child.

An experimental body-horror short about motherhood, identity erasure, and survival.

The film stars Flora Blissett, whose screen credits include HBO's House of the Dragon, ITV's The Lady, and HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series, and features cinematography by Catarina Ludovico, whose work has been featured by BBC News, The Guardian, and Pink News.

Instagram | IMDb | Website

Margaret

Role: Writer, Director & Producer

Status: Completed

Margaret follows Atlas, a man living with schizophrenia and deep grief, whose fragile bond with Andy begins to grow, until a shattering reveal forces them to confront his true intentions.

Winner of Best Student Film at the Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival and Cine Vista Oasis (Indonesia), with selections at First Time Filmmaker Sessions (UK), Youth Diversity Film Festival (Los Angeles), Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions (UK), and Kuala Lumpur International Film Awards. The film is IMDb-qualified and available on Vimeo and YouTube.

YouTube | Vimeo

So… What Is Love

Role: Director & Producer

Status: Completed

Lily follows a deaf woman mourning her partner’s sudden death, who begins seeing what isn’t there, ultimately learning that love can be grief and light at once as she moves toward acceptance.

Honours include Semi-Finalist for Best Short Film (Hawaii) at the Edinburgh festival, wins for Best Silent Film and Best Student Film at festivals in India and Nepal, and an Honourable Mention at Athens IMAFF. Additional selections include BiCONIC (San Francisco), Kuala Lumpur International Film Awards (Malaysia), Fresh Film Festival (Ireland), and Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions (UK).

YouTube | Vimeo

Dealing with Death

Role: 1st AD & Assistant Producer

Status: Completed

When a client is accidentally killed inside his failing parlour, a cynical undertaker covers up the death to stage a lucrative fake funeral, all while dodging a suspicious police officer and a ruthless business rival.

Instagram | IMDb