Maria Laura Vasquez

María Laura Vásquez is an Argentine director and producer with a solid track record in historical, political, and social cinema in Latin America. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Combined Arts from the University of Buenos Aires and a filmmaking degree from the International School of Film and Television in San Antonio de Los Baños, Cuba.


In recent years, her work has focused on capturing scenes marked by gender conflict, offering a critical perspective that challenges official narratives and gives voice to marginalized experiences. Among her most important films are "The 120. The Coffee Brigade," "The Flower Rebellion," and "Legerin. In Search of Alina," works that have garnered multiple international awards.


Furthermore, María Laura teaches workshops at universities around the world, promoting a decolonial and ethical perspective in documentary filmmaking, and has served on the jury for international festivals and competitions.


María Laura Vásquez is distinguished by her artistic sensitivity, rigorous professional ethics, and ability to generate transformative dialogues through film.

Format: Scripted Features

Genre: Documentary, Environmental, Women, Social Justice, Politics, People of Color, Latine, Indigenous

Location: Argentina

MUJERES INSURGENTES-Acampadoc, Panamá-2023

Premio mujer a la mejor dirección femenina-Festival mujerDOC VII edición-2024

Premio Mejor documental Categoría “Malvinas-Festival Latinoamericano de Trieste. Italia-2023

Premio a mejor la película en temáticas ambientales-Latino y Native American Film Festival, EEUU-2023

MENCION ESPECIAL RIGOBERTA- Festival international Présence autochtone 33e edición. Canadá-2023