Isaac Morantus

Biography

Isaac Morantus Adames, born February 9, 1997 in the Dominican Republic, stands out as a talented and versatile filmmaker. He began his career as a content creator in 2014 for YouTube, with the channel "Hashtaglol" where he produced, directed and wrote short stories, marking the beginning of a prolific career. In addition, he enriched the local film scene with the independent comedy film "Agent Cupid 0014", successfully shown in cinemas in Bonao, Dominican Republic. Winner of first place in the Engage Art contest for his short film "Firm" in 2020, Morantus has left his mark as the first Dominican to achieve such recognition. His skill as an editor on the Dominican Horror film "The Pact" (2020) earned him the prestigious La Silla award, becoming the first Cibaeño to receive this award. His unique approach as a comedy writer and director in his short film “Who Gives a S***?!”, "Camina Ven" and "Lotto Dilema" offers a refreshing perspective on Dominican comedy and contributes to cinematic diversity.