IMDB - MAKING NOIZE FILMS (CLICK HERE)
Award winning independent film and tv production company founded by Gary Anthony Stennette and Mari Cielo Pajares in 2006 based in Marbella (Malaga) SPAIN and Los Angeles (CA), achiving since then 44 nominations and 83 awards at international film festivals.
This company also devolped in 2014 the "i Filmmaker International Film Festival" at Marbella, having over 1.203 films registered among productions from Paramount, Sony, Ridley Scott among others in their first year, from 75 countries world wide in their first edition. The festival achieved succesfully 4 editions, it was unfortunately suspended during covid but will resume activity with the next edition in 2026.
Founders of Making Noize Films
MARI CIELO PAJARES IMDB (CLICK HERE)
Mari Cielo Pajares is a Spanish filmmaker, actress, writer, and producer from Madrid, and the daughter of actors Andrés Pajares and Asunción Alonso. With over 20 years of experience, she has won 45 awards and earned 94 nominations at international film festivals. Starting her acting career at 17 in classic theater, she soon moved into television, co-hosting Crónicas Marcianas (2002–2005) and starring as Marga in Arrayán (2004–2007). She also worked on numerous Spanish TV shows and hosted Rodando Rodando, interviewing global celebrities.
She spent 8 years in Los Angeles, starring in 7 Lives Xposed (2014), writing over 30 scripts, and publishing 4 books, including Memorias de una Puta with Grupo Planeta.
In 2014, she co-founded the iFilmmaker International Film Festival with Gary Anthony Stennette. Her production company, MakingNoizeFilms, is currently producing the sci-fi anthology series Styx in Spain, which she writes, directs, and stars in. Her latest novel, Oleo, was published in 2025.
GARY ANTHONY STENNETTE IMDB (CLICK HERE)
Gary Anthony Stennette was born in Colón, Panama, and raised in Los Angeles from age 6. The youngest of four siblings, he studied music at Alexander Hamilton High School but developed a passion for acting at 14. After graduating, he served as a U.S. Navy aviation specialist. Following his service, he signed with Relevé Entertainment and began acting, landing roles on shows like The Watcher and Pacific Blue. He also performed for five years with the Israeli dance troupe Mayumana before continuing his career in film and television.
In 2014, he co-founded the iFilmmaker International Film Festival with Mari Cielo Pajares. His production company, MakingNoizeFilms, is currently developing the sci-fi anthology series Styx, filmed in Spain.