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Frame Hall stands as a collaborative research initiative that gathers and references a network of voices from the cinematography world. The project shifts focus from the most visible faces in film—actors and directors—to the skilled professionals across the many disciplines that shape cinema. The goal is to illuminate the craft and the interwoven careers that sustain the Spanish film industry through a multidisciplinary lens.
This effort is backed by the Art Department of Miguel Hernández University, with teachers and researchers guiding the project. The Massiva Research Group contributes its expertise, coordinated by Guillermo López Aliaga, along with three registered names and two seasoned experts: editor Pablo Blanco, a three-time Goya Awards winner, and special effects veteran María Luisa Pino. Their collaboration reflects a shared commitment to documentary-like inquiry and archival rigor within a contemporary cinematic framework [Massiva Group UMH].
Paul White has earned recognition for his work across several films, including his contribution to There Will Be No Peace for the Wicked. His career spans four decades and features significant achievements in sound editing and documentary form. He has received honors such as the Goya Awards for his role as a sound professional in projects associated with Juanma Bajo Ulloa’s frame work in 1997, Enrique Urbizu’s film There Will Be No Peace for the Wicked in 2011, and Alex de la Iglesia’s Witches of Zugarramurdi in 2013. His professional network has supported him across numerous productions, and he was honored with the Honorary Golden Ficus at the Sant Joan d’Alacant Film Festival in 2022, recognizing his long-standing contributions to cinema [Goya recognition].
The Hall of Frame team is pictured with editor Pablo Blanco at the center, representing a collaboration that brings together the Massiva Group and the UMH community in a shared exploration of film craft and editing practice [Massiva Group UMH].
Mary Louise Pino has established herself as a significant figure in the realm of special effects, drawing from a background in cinematic montage that includes early influential works. Her career features involvement in major productions such as Conan the Barbarian, directed by John Milius in 1982, and later projects including Titan’s Wrath, Red Warrior, Endless Story, and other large-scale endeavors that showcase practical effects artistry. Her body of work has been acknowledged with high honors in the field, reflecting a sustained contribution to the language of visual effects in cinema [Pino profile].
Pieces of this collaboration are captured in a photograph that displays the team alongside María Luisa Pino, illustrating the close ties between the professionals who drive this research initiative [Massiva Group UMH].
In a section devoted to earlier portrayals, the collection highlights the latest documentary interviews conducted with the editor. Notable contributors include Theresa Font, a two-time Goya Award recipient in makeup and character work with ties to Alicante, and Pepe Quetglas, an eight-time Goya winner known for his enduring impact on screen artistry. The project also features the esteemed cinematographer José Luis Alcaine, a figure celebrated for decades of achievement in the field. The aim is to present a candid, multi-faceted view of the people who shape visual storytelling, beyond the most visible stars.
The Blanco work has already been published and is accessible for study in both physical and digital formats. It is archived in academic repositories and bibliographic collections such as RediUMH and the University of Alicante Miguel de Cervantes Virtual Library, among other documentary resources. The project was directed by López Aliaga and produced in collaboration with the Sant Joan City Council, with the involvement of Miguel Garví (Videogenic), Toni Cristóbal, and Antonio Ruzafa (Sant Joan Film Festival). The collaborative efforts of María Luisa Pino and Aliaga, along with Fran Mateu and Rafael Bonet, reflect a roster of contributors who bring technical and organizational strength to the research project [Archival references].