Marysia Makowska

Marysia Makowska is a Polish-born, Brooklyn-based filmmaker known for her evocative visual storytelling and striking art direction. With a background in fine arts and years of experience as a creative director, Marysia brings a rare blend of stylized aesthetics and emotional realism to her work. Her films blend naturalistic performance with bold, cinematic imagery, often challenging traditional perspectives with a raw and distinctly humanistic perspective. Whether working with real people or seasoned actors, she captures moments that feel both intimate and visually unforgettable.

Marysia’s commercial work includes campaigns for brands such as McDonald’s, Pepsi, Puma, Samsung, Estée Lauder, Nivea, Disney, Netflix, Volkswagen, and OLX.

Splitting her time between New York, Cape Town, and Warsaw, Marysia continues to craft compelling narratives across film, fashion, and culture, always with a distinct visual edge.