In 1999 he began work on the documentary “Oscar”. He was invited to a producers meeting in Marseille, France, by the Argentinean Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present the work-in-progress. He received funding to complete the film from institutions in Spain, Canada and Argentina. Acting as director, screenwriter and cameraman, he completed the award-winning film in 2004. Currently Mr. Morkin lives in Mexico, where he teaches between film projects.
“Oscar” Feature Documentary, Argentina, 2004
Awards:
- Best Feature Film, Guadalajara International Film Festival (Mexico).
- Special Jury Mention, Guadalajara International Film Festival (Mexico).
- Best Feature Film, Festival de Cine Pobre, Gibara (Cuba).
- Film selected for the closing ceremony, Margaret Mead International Film and Video Festival (NYC).
- Official Selection, La Havana Film Festival (Cuba).
- Official Selection, Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival - BAFICI, (Argentina).
