Marta Balletbò-Coll facts for kids

Marta Balletbò-Coll (born in 1960 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat) is a talented Catalan artist. She is known for many roles in the film world. Marta works as an actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. She is also a cinematographer, meaning she helps film movies.

Marta's Early Life and Education

Marta Balletbò-Coll first studied science. She earned a degree in analytical chemistry from the University of Barcelona. After her science studies, she worked as a journalist. This was from 1982 to 1986.

Later, Marta moved to the United States. There, she worked as a translator. She also continued her education. She earned a Master's degree in filmmaking. This was from Columbia University in New York City. She received a special scholarship to help her study there.

Her Work in Movies

After finishing her studies, Marta worked for different advertising companies in America. She then decided to start her own film company. She founded Costabrava Films with Ana Simón Cerezo.

Their first movie was called Costa Brava. It came out in 1995. This film was very popular. It did especially well at the Frameline Film Festival.

In 2006, Marta received a big award. It was the National Film Award of Catalonia. The government of Catalonia gave her this award. She won it for her film Sévigné. This movie also won another major prize. It received the grand prix at the Créteil International Women's Film Festival in 2006.

Movies Marta Made

Here are some of the films Marta Balletbò-Coll has worked on:

• 2004: Sévigné
• 1998: Cariño, he enviado los hombres a la luna!
• 1995: Costa Brava
• 1992: Intrepidíssima (a short film)
• 1991: Harlequin Exterminator (a short film)

Awards Marta Has Won

Marta Balletbò-Coll has won several awards for her work in movies.

Butaca Awards

Paris International Film Festival

See also

In Spanish: Marta Balletbò-Coll para niños