With La Usina del Arte as the stage and a room full of celebrities, the awards ceremony began after the classic red carpet and a few minutes after the announcement. Martín Fierro from the cinema and series 2025. In a year in which national productions were missing from local media but shone in cinemas and on streaming platforms, the Association of Argentine Television and Radio Journalists (Aptra) decided to honor the most outstanding representatives of our country’s audiovisual industry and the artistic work of actors, screenwriters and directors.
The ceremony began with the appearance of Teté Coustarot and Luciano Cáceres on stage. Unlike the other editions, this time the guests didn’t sit at tables and there wasn’t a lavish dinner, but – like at the Oscars, for example – they occupied the seats in the hall and became full-fledged spectators. The first speaker was the head of government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires Jorge Macri, who celebrated the ceremony and assured that the city is committed to supporting the local industry with tools. He also revealed that two plays will be filmed in a public co-production – and thus a state investment – and a private co-production. He also announced that the Lumière Festival will be coming to the city this summer. “The culture of art, cinema and this ecosystem is an investment, not an expense. And we will continue to promote and spread it“, hill.
Before the awards ceremony began, Luis Ventura said a few words to those present. The first prize was awarded for the best cinematography and went to Gastón Girod for his work in The Eternaut. “I wanted to thank Bruno Stagnaro for supporting me from the beginning,” he said, sharing the award with the entire technical team and protagonists. The next category was Art Direction and Germán Naglieri and Julia Freid were on stage for the statuette The jockey. The duo thanked director Luis Ortega for allowing them to “dream” and show different worlds.
In the “Costume Design in Film and/or Series” category, Martín Fierro received second place of the evening The Eternaut for the work of Patricia Conta. She enthusiastically shared the work with her team, “passionate and talented people”. “They were my collective hero,” he added. “Hold on to public education and hold on to our industry,” he concluded. Immediately Mica Riera and Toto Kirzner appeared on stage to give the winner the unveiling and the winner was Camila Plaate for her role in crib. First, the actress asked for applause for Dolores Fonzi, the director, and thanked the cast. “I would like to dedicate the award to all women, especially poor women who are going through a very difficult time.“, he expressed. He also thanked Belén “for her great courage”, her province, Tucumán, her family and Argentine cinema. “They won’t get us out, we will keep fighting,” he concluded.
Bruno Stagnaro and Ariel Staltari awarded third prize The Eternaut in the script category. Stagnaro emphasized that it was a very long process that took many years. “That’s why it’s a great joy,” he added.
Andrea Pietra and Esteban Lamothe took the floor to present the honor Nine queensthe film by Fabián Bielinsky with Ricardo Darín and Gastón Pauls in the main roles, which depicted a difficult time in Argentina – the 90s – and became an Argentine classic. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the premiere and Apra decided to celebrate with a Martín Fierro de Plata. It was Pauls who received the award together with Leticia Bredice. “After 25 years it was very difficult to recognize because 25 years have passed and I am in menopause.” the actress joked. Pauls, for her part, mourned Bielinsky’s death and dedicated the award to her family.
Laura Paredes and Dolores Fonzi stayed with Martín Fierro for the script crib and the film added a new award. The authors were not present at the ceremony. After this award, Natalia Oreiro, in a striking red dress, presented the “Original Music” category and announced the winners: Maria Becerra and Xross for in the mud. “Thank you to Underground, Netflix and Sebastián Ortega for your trust,” began the singer, highlighting the work of Xross. “Thanks to Aptra and the Argentinian cumbia musicians,” said the producer for his part.
The Eternaut There was also a new award with the statuette for the best edition for the work of Alejandro Brodersohn and Alejandro Parysow. On stage, they highlighted the great post-production work that went into the project. He also mentioned the sound and special effects colleagues, two areas that were left out of the celebration.
The Best Supporting Actor winner was Ariel Staltari and the actor, screenwriter and teacher took the stage again, but this time for Summer Trippin. “Take it yourself,” he cried happily. “I share it with the entire cast. There were many people who worked to make this beautiful film, especially what it means to make films in this country,” he said. After thanking his family, his friends, his students and the audience, he said goodbye with a famous line from Roberto Giordano: “What a night, Teté!”
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