About

Marissa Goldman is an LA/NY based filmmaker. Her most recent short, Max Distance, premiered at SXSW and went on to play Aspen Shortsfest, Palm Springs Shortsfest and more. It premiered on Nowness and Vimeo Staff Picks next year. Her previous shorts have been selected by NoBudge, Brooklyn Film Festival, New/Next film festival and more. She has made work for Adult Swim, Vice, Complex, and more. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vulture, Teen Vogue, Fast Company, WNYC, Directors Notes, Film Shortage, Time Out NY. She directed and created the first pandemic live-streamed comedy and video show "Marissa's Google Doc Quarantine Party," and it was highlighted by Google Arts and Culture. In addition to her narrative work, Marissa makes branded content and social media videos for various brands. She has a degree from RISD in film. Currently she is working on a few new projects including her first feature.

Photo by Joy Newel

"Max Distance functions not only as an impressive calling card for Goldman, but also as an illuminating glimpse into a distinctive creative sensibility – one that appears to have a very bright future ahead."

- Rob Munday, on Short of the Week (I hope he's right)