Career
Born in Lima, Peru of a Japanese and Spanish descent. Castro is a filmmaker, recognized for his fascination for strong female leads. Through his refined, provocative and enigmatic aesthetics, Castro"s work explores the esoteric and the sensual evoking intimate emotions.
A Provocateur, Marco Castro is able to combine his extensive knowledge of fashion and film.
He is a long time collaborator of Francois Nars and his brand. Castro also has a strong acting background - having studied at the same school as Javier Bardem - and has been trained in deep immersive character development.
Castro has also collaborated with renowned filmmaker Pedro Almodovar and photographer Nan Goldin, both of which have greatly influenced his work. Castro"s films have been exhibited in Palm Springs International Film Festival, Malaga Film Festival, among many others, as well as the Parson"s New School.
Castro lives and works in New York City.
Filmography
IF I HEAR YOU TALK APOSTROPHES AGAIN (2012) (music video)
CLOUD (2012) (fashion film)
RED SUITE(2012) (fashion film)
MARLOWE (2010) (mona marlowe)
SLICE (2010)
Radar The Son(s)(2010)(music video)
Glen or Glenda (2007)
Manuela (2006)
Amar i yo (2006)
Fanatica (2005)
Oferta (2005)
Sodomia (2004)
El Amor (2003)
Louisiana Lluvia (2003).