Biography
Erik Mariñelarena Herrera (born January 10, 1977 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican director, screenwriter, editor, and producer. In a career spanning two decades, Mariñelarena has made twelve feature films. including Beyond the Summit: Learning to Fly (2011) - First Mexican IMAX production, Hotel Chelsea (2009), The Cosmonaut (2013) and NASA: AzTechSat-1 (2023); as well as several series for television and streaming. His work has been praised by audiences and critics alike, which earned him multiple accolades, including Emmy Award, Sundance and Cannes. He is also the founder of the Mexican production company E Corp Studio.
Directed 17
2020s
- 2022
The Oxford Knight
Director
The Red Queen
Director
Psychotherapy
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Sophie's Wisdom
Director
The Blue Years
Director
- 2017
Ruth
Director
- 2014
Come Play
Director
Live
Director
- 2013
A Barter
Director
Whispers
Director
2000s
- 2009
In Another Dimension
Director
Attack of the Show Geek!
Director
- 2004
Faith
Director
- 2003
Story of a Mother
Director
- 2002
Amongst the Shoes
Director
Produced 42
2020s
- 2023
From Inside
Co-Producer
The Caravan
Co-Producer
AzTechSat-1
Executive Producer
- 2022
Psychotherapy
Producer
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Sophie's Wisdom
Executive Producer
The Blue Years
Executive Producer
- 2017
Ruth
Producer
- 2016
Checkmate
Producer, Post Producer
- 2015
Universal Prayer
Producer
- 2014
Come Play
Producer
Broken Skin
Post Producer
Peach
Co-Producer
Anything Else Than Air
Producer
Live
Executive Producer
- 2013
A Barter
Producer
Whispers
Producer
Along Came a Catdidate
Producer
The Cosmonaut
Executive Producer
- 2012
Ismael
Post Producer
Unlimited...
Post Producer
- 2011
Beyond the Summit: Learning to Fly
Post Producer
I Want to Know the Truth
Post Producer
12th Warrior
Executive Producer
- 2010
Who's there?
Executive Producer, Post Producer
Serial Comic No.1: Obsession
Executive Producer, Post Producer
Life Insurance
Executive Producer, Post Producer
2000s
- 2009
Hotel Chelsea
Post Producer
Attack of the Show Geek!
Producer
- 2008
An Ally in Time
Executive Producer, Post Producer
Alone
Post Producer
Mateo's Night
Post Producer
A glass of red wine...
Post Producer
What I Was Yesterday
Post Producer
- 2007
- 2004
Faith
Producer
- 2003
Story of a Mother
Producer
- 2002
Astral
Producer
No release date
The Power of One
Co-Producer
Edited 27
2020s
- 2021
Mashup
Color Grading
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Sophie's Wisdom
Editor
The Blue Years
Editor
- 2017
Ruth
Editor
- 2016
Checkmate
Editor
- 2015
Universal Prayer
Editor, Color Grading
- 2014
Live
Editor, Color Grading
- 2013
A Barter
Editor
Whispers
Editor
Along Came a Catdidate
Editor, Color Grading
- 2012
Unlimited...
Editor, Color Grading
- 2011
Beyond the Summit: Learning to Fly
Editor
12th Warrior
Editor
- 2010
Double Blood
Color Grading
Who's there?
Editor
Serial Comic No.1: Obsession
Editor
Life Insurance
Editor, Color Grading
2000s
- 2009
In Another Dimension
Editor
- 2008
An Ally in Time
Editor
Mateo's Night
Editor
- 2004
Faith
Editor
- 2003
Story of a Mother
Editor
- 2002
Amongst the Shoes
Editor
Wrote 14
2020s
- 2023
AzTechSat-1
Writer
2010s
- 2018
Sophie's Wisdom
Writer
The Blue Years
Writer
- 2017
Ruth
Writer
- 2014
Come Play
Screenplay
Live
Screenplay
- 2013
Whispers
Screenplay
Along Came a Catdidate
Writer
- 2011
Beyond the Summit: Learning to Fly
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Attack of the Show Geek!
Writer
- 2004
Faith
Writer
- 2003
Story of a Mother
Adaptation
- 2002
Amongst the Shoes
Writer
Camera 8
2010s
- 2018
Sophie's Wisdom
Director of Photography
- 2017
Ruth
Director of Photography
- 2016
Checkmate
Director of Photography
- 2015
Universal Prayer
Director of Photography
- 2013
A Barter
Director of Photography
Whispers
Director of Photography
2000s
- 2004
Faith
Director of Photography
- 2003
Story of a Mother
Director of Photography
Visual effects 5
2010s
- 2012
Ismael
VFX Artist
2000s
- 2009
In Another Dimension
VFX Artist
Hotel Chelsea
VFX Artist
- 2008
Mateo's Night
VFX Artist
- 2007
Art department 2
2010s
- 2012
Aranzazú, a memory of ruins
Art Designer
2000s
- 2009
Hotel Chelsea
Title Designer
Created 1
2010s
- 2013
Appearances1
2000s
- 2009
Attack of the Show Geek!
Self - Host · 12 episodes
Thanked in the credits20
2020s
- 2023
From Inside
Thanks
The Caravan
Thanks
- 2022
One path one collection | Agueda Lozano
Thanks
Maybe yes, maybe no.
Thanks
Art From Art
Thanks
- 2021
Marketplaces
Thanks
Mashup
Thanks
Yóllotl: Heart
Thanks
- 2020
The Path of the Dead
Thanks
Living Art
Thanks
2010s
- 2018
Beat MX
Thanks
Cygnus
Thanks
- 2017
The Thought Of Art
Thanks
- 2016
- 2014
Broken Skin
Thanks
Long Live Death!
Thanks
On the Shore
Thanks
- 2013
Longing
Thanks
- 2012
Aranzazú, a memory of ruins
Thanks
- 2011
I Want to Know the Truth
Thanks
