Marius Olteanu (born 1979) is a Romanian film director, screenwriter, and photographer. He is best known for writing and directing his debut feature-length drama film, Monsters. (2019).
Early life and education Olteanu was born in Bucharest, Romania. He completed undergraduate film directing studies at the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film (UNATC) in Bucharest. He later moved to the United Kingdom for graduate studies, earning a Master of Arts degree in Film Directing from the National Film and Television School (NFTS).
Career Olteanu spent his early career directing independent short narrative films. His short film credits include Sunday Afternoon (2007), Reality Won't Bite (2008), Why Don't You Dance? (2008), Tie (2015), and No Man's Land (2017). His 2015 short production Tie (Romanian: Scor alb) won the Transilvania Pitch Stop Development Award during its development phase.
In 2019, Olteanu completed his feature directorial debut with Monsters. (Romanian: Monștri.). The film made its world premiere in the Forum section of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival, where it received the Tagesspiegel Readers' Jury Award. Following its premiere, the film achieved international festival distribution and received critical analysis from trade publications like The Hollywood Reporter. Domestically, the feature secured nine nominations at Romania's national Gopo Awards, including category nods for Olteanu across Best Feature Film and Best Director.
In June 2026, it was reported that Olteanu was in production on his second feature film, a pandemic-era drama titled We Won't Get Old Together.
Filmography Sunday Afternoon (2007) – Short film Reality Won't Bite (2008) – Short film Why Don't You Dance? (2008) – Short film Tie (2015) – Short film No Man's Land (2017) – Short film Monsters. (2019) – Feature film We Won't Get Old Together (2026) - Feature Film
Accolades Year Award / Festival Category Work Result 2019 69th Berlin International Film Festival Tagesspiegel Readers' Jury Award Monsters. Sofia International Film Festival Grand Prix 'Sofia City of Film' Monsters. International Film Festival of India Centenary Award for Best Debut Feature Film Monsters. Transilvania International Film Festival Romanian Days Award for Best Debut Feature Monsters. 2020 Gopo Awards Best Feature Film Monsters. Best Director Marius Olteanu
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