Behind the Scenes - Production of Monserrate (2017)

Michael Justiniano is a Puerto Rican filmmaker. Self-taught in the craft of film directing, screenwriting and editing. Since 2017 has released various short films featured in local and foreign festivals, as well as music videos. His work is characterized by acute attention to detail, cinematic flair and well-structured storytelling. Even though he specializes in directing and writing, his skillset extends also to video editing, color-grading, story-boarding, photography, photo editing and some graphic design.


Accolades:
Best Short Film
"Gajes Del Oficio"
Lusca Fantastic Film Fest - 2019

Best Short Film
"Monserrate"
Rincón Int. Film Festival - 2017

Best Action Short
"Gajes Del Oficio"
Rincón Int. Film Festival - 2019

Best Script
"Gajes Del Oficio"
Lusca Fantastic Film Fest - 2019

Best Cinematography
"Gajes Del Oficio"
Cinefiesta - 2019
Best Actress
"Monserrate / Gabriela Saker"
Lusca Fantastic Film Fest - 2020

Best Actress
"Monserrate / Gabriela Saker"
Rincón Int. Film Festival - 2017

Best Actor
"Gajes Del Oficio / José Félix Gómez"
Lusca Fantastic Film Fest - 2019

Best Actor
"Gajes Del Oficio / José Félix Gómez"
Rincón Int. Film Festival - 2019

Mention of Honor - Best Performance
"Contenta / Kristal Fonrodona"
Puerto Rico Film Festival - 2022

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