Martin Hawie
Film Director
Between Lima and Cologne, I make films that cross emotions and borders.
About Martin Hawie
I was born in Lima, into a family with Lebanese roots.
Over 25 years ago, I left Peru and spent more than 20 years living in Germany. I trained in Barcelona and Cologne, and today I work between Peru and Europe. I am Peruvian-German, and that dual identity shapes the way I see cinema: a blend of emotional intensity and narrative precision.
I studied Audiovisual Communication at IPP (Lima), then Directing and Screenwriting at ECIB (Barcelona), and finally completed a postgraduate program in film at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (Cologne).
I work as a director, screenwriter, and producer, developing films and projects that cross borders, cultures, and emotions. My films have been presented at international festivals such as Berlinale, Shanghai, Guadalajara, Montreal, and Rome, among others.
I believe in cinema born from the intersection—of places, languages, and memories. That is where I find the stories I want to tell.
About Zorro Films
Since 2025, I have been producing films through Zorro Films, an independent production company based in Lima with active creative ties in Germany.
The company emerged from over two decades of experience in European cinema and a clear conviction: to build bridges between Peruvian talent and international professional networks. Zorro Films is a space for auteur-driven creation, strategic co-production, and the development of projects with global reach.
From script to post-production, each work is built with a distinct identity, aesthetic ambition, and technical precision. Our aim is to connect with audiences through cinema that moves, engages, and endures—whether at festivals, in theaters, or on platforms.