one hundred short filmsno more, no less, it will compete at the next Alicante International Film Festival, From 3 to 10 Junecelebrating two years of activity. For this reason, the competition Increased the number of works participating in the competition In different chapters, which reached 62 short figures last year, until it reaches exactly one hundred in this twentieth edition. Among them are shorts. from 17 countries and the jury chose them from more than one 2,000 offers A higher figure than last year was received, at about 1,500. These hundred short films will compete to win one of the different prizes of the competition. 3.500 euros.
“This is a festival that was born as a short film festival, This is our foundation and we don’t want to lose that core.”He pointed to Vicente Seva, the director of the festival, which was opened in 2012.feature film, the names chosen for this issue will be announced shortly. The increase in competition shorts was especially noticeable in the episode. Alicante CinemaDue to the creation of a new section, of which 28 this year, also devoted to documentary short films, 150 works were received, a dozen of which were selected in its first call.
17 countries participating in this edition (in the International, Mediterranean and LGTBI fiction sections) Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, England, Argentina, Costa Rica, Luxembourg, United States, Iran, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico and China.
“The festival attracted great attention in the short film section with more than 2,000 works. The jury had a hard time choosing due to the quality and variety of materials, and I invite you to attend the screenings.” During the festival week, well Shorts that are so precious”He assured Seva that he was in the domestic short films section.“There’s a lot of comedy that specifically includes a message or social criticism”.
selected jobs
The jury chose 18 jobs for the section Spanish fiction short films: “(N)os miran” by Kiko Prada, “A una lado de la carretera” by Iñigo Apestegui, “Children’s Things” by Bernabé Rico, “Cuentas divinas” by Eulalia Ramón, “Denali” by Alberto Ortega ”, “Despierta ” Cecilia Gessa, “Worst job in the world”, Luis Larrodera, “Lago y Tristán”, Miguel Ibáñez, “Instinto”, Teresa Ochogavía, “The never ending story”, David Valero, “The kisses I lost” Marcos Chanca, “Mago” by Tirso Calero, “You are not crazy” by Marta Bestar, “Our Story” by Ángel Puado, “Sacrilege” by Pedro Casablanc, “Semilla” by Toni Bestard, “If I wanted to go” Sofia “They are” by Muñoz and Marta Nieto.
There are several short film makers from Alicante who participate in this national section (David Valero, Miguel Ibáñez, Marcos Chanca, Tirso Calero and Ángel Puado) and Vega as well as the Baja-based actor Peter CasablancaLeaping into short film directing as a Murcian actress Marta Nieto, Eulalia Ramon anyone Luis Larrodera With the World’s Worst Job.
these 18 shorts It will compete for the best actress and actor, best screenplay, best director and best short film awards.. This latest award, run by the Alicante Festival in partnership with the Film Academy, He will receive points for the 2024 Goya Awards pre-selection.
10 selected works. animation category: “1996” by Ramón Mascaros, “Becarias” by Marina Dongeris, Núria Poveda and Marina Cortón, “Chimborazo” by Kelia Cepeda, Dennis by Carlos Beceiro and Guillermos Garzón, “Fashion Victims 2.0” by María Lorenzo, “Lullavy Aquarium” by Ana María Mendicote, Queral by Miguel Rosique, “Papirola” by Fabián Molinaro, “Skydome” by Adolfo Aliaga and Anna Juesas, “Todo bien” by Diana Acién, “Papirola” by Carla Pereira and Juanfran Jacinto Everything is lost”, “White Butterflies” by Jara García de Viedma and Shuangshuang, and “Zombie Meteor” by Alfonso Fulgencio and José Luis Farias.
In the short films section international fiction others selected 12 short From 12 countries: “Plastic” by Philp Rom (Malaysia), “A Never End Sound” by Daniel Beltrán (Poland), “Aplauso” by Guilherme Daniel (Portugal), “Break Free” by Oswaldo D. Guitierrez ( United Kingdom), “Chao Fan”, Maitena Minella (Argentina), “El silencio de los niños”, Sofía Quiroz (Costa Rica), “Entre palabras”, Farid Ismail (Luxembourg), “Fin”, Fernando Reinaldos (United States) States), “Furia (Colombia) by Juanes Quintero, “Justifiable Murder” (Iran) by Ebrahim Rahnama, Silent Storm (China) by Grace Hsia, and “Work out” (Ireland) by Nicolás Girgenti.
8 short films There will be participation from three countries in the short film section of the festival. Mediterranean fiction In collaboration with Casa Mediterráneo: “Cold Beds” (France) by Laetitia Martinucci, “La Piccola Estate” (Italy) by Sara Scalera, “Memoir of a Veering Storm” (Greece) by Sofia Georgovassili, “Ogni tre” by Mark Giorni” Petrasso (Italy), “The presence is impressive” by Enzo Bossio (Italy), “The Hook” by Peitro Venier (Italy), “Inheritante” (France) by Mattuieu Haag and “Six Feet” by Mattuieu Haag Under” (France)
short film section International LGBTIIn cooperation with Alicante Entiende, it will stand out 10 jobs from two countries: “Reflections” by Kane Kwik from Mexico and “Mi esquina, mi trenchera” by Guinduri Arroyo. The rest are of Spanish production: “She loves me, she doesn’t love me” by Alejandro Galdón, “Typical deviation” by Paco Ruiz, “Juan Carlos” by Enrique García-Vázquez, “La cena” by Jesús Martínez, “Father”, “Velado” by Carlos C. Insuela and Carla Voces, “Volver” by Borja Larrondo and Diego Sánchez, and “Vir y Diana” by Nuria Rubió.
Section Alicante Cinema will be created by 28 short films Filmmakers from the province of Alicante from Alicante, Sant Joan d Alacant, Novelda, Torrevieja, San Vicente del Raspeig, Villena, Elda, Novelda, Orihuela, Petrer, Elda and Catral will attend: “Dinner for Three” Adán from Marta Asensi and María , “Ceviche” by José Vicente Aracil, “Contrapuesto” by Jordi Vergart. “Heart, Heart” by Gabriel Gil, “Seventeen and a Half” by Andrea Alborch, “The Last Squeeze” by Amanda Ramos Santos, “The Market” by Fina de la Torre, “The Flight” by Sergio Checa of the Swallow”, “El Guerrers de lespai” by Javier Cuenca, “Atonement” by Miguel Uliart, “Happy New Year?” Nuria Cutillas, Irene Martínez and Luis García, “Gatos Negros” Marcos Balboa, “Hikikomori” by Alfredo Navarro, “Historias surcadas” by Raquel Pastor, “Home Sweet Home” by Álvaro Anaya, “Infiltrado” by Alejandro Díaz, “Karma” by Santiago Gatto, “La dama de arena” by Mireia Gosalvez, “La dama de arena” Álvaro Anaya, “La espera”, Gregori Ramírez, “Oro”, Lydia Lucena, “Pátícula sonodial”, Laura Meneses, “Ríos”, Borja López, “Recuerdos” by José Vera, “Spider Sisters” by Joe Sangre, “Streamer” by Senén Fernández Ros, “Tardigrade” by Javier Gomis and “Everything Could to Me” by José Larrosa
new part
AND as an innovation in the section documentary short filmsWill have 12 jobs: “Ava” by Mabel Lozano, “Daida return to the ocean” by Pablo Ramírez, “El Kala” by Diego Pérez, “Fuera de la ley” by Rafael Giner Sánchez and Alex Cuellar, “Guerrero. Head in hands by Mario-Paul Martínez, “Hardcore” by Adán Aliaga, “Juegaoterapia: Playing chemo fly by” by Marcos Calle, “La promoción” by Lucía Sáiz Alegre, “Solo” by Manuel Galipienso, “Neighbors” Ascencio and Salym Fayad by Marcela, “Venice. Portrait of Miriam Zanoner by Alfredo Navarro” and “Why” by Natxo Leuza.
Short films from the competition will be screened. From 4 to 9 June At Kinépolis and Casa Mediterráneo, the official venues of the 20th Alicante International Film Festival.
Alicante International Film Festival, which will be held from 3-10 June, receives the support of Alicante City Council, Alicante City Council, Alicante City & Beach, Valencia Cultural Institute, À Punt Media and other collaborative companies.