Marco Baldonado is a director working at the intersection of fantasy, and personal storytelling. He brings a rich cultural perspective shaped by his Filipino-Italian heritage. What he creates has heart, humour, and style.

Marco studied Image Arts at Ryerson University and graduated in 2013. After being hired by PS Production Services as a warehouse worker, he was hungry for more. So, he hung up his warehouse broom and made a career in commercial and photography productions.

His debut short film TOTO (starring his Nonna) premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. It also went on to win Best Short Film at Blood in The Snow. His commercial work has been recognized by the AICP Awards, Tribeca X, ADCC, and the Marketing Awards.

Marco has produced visual projects for institutions including SickKids Hospital, The Ontario Science Centre, Roots, Simons, and Walter Klassen FX.

Baldonado believes in the transformative power of storytelling. Whether it be through cinema, photography, at the kitchen table, or in virtual reality.