State of Alicante AEPA Association of Businesswomen, Professionals and Executives, Women’s Association for Equalitythey promoted Helena Cortesina Short Film CompetitionSponsored by Diputación de Alicante and Impulsalicante, which will take place in the city between 22 and 24 September. Marcela Fernandez Losada’s photo.President of the AEPA and Pepa RipollThe MX= vice-president of the Women’s Association for Equality, however, stressed that before the reopening of Ciudad de the Light, they justified the role of women in cinema for the work carried out both throughout history and today. As creators, women should play equally.
“With this event, we aim to support and spread film culture, to make visible and justify the role of women in the audio-visual sector. It remains difficult for sets and clappers to speak in feminine terms, for scripts to describe how women see the world, and for actresses to play characters designed by women. We want promoting change by promoting the visibility of women’s profiles This should be known and recognized”, commented Fernández.
To do this, AEPA chose the figure of one of the leading filmmakers in Spain. Helena Cortesine“a great unknown to almost everyone, but first director Spanish cinema and First woman to set up her own production company in Spain, Courtesina Films. That’s why we think it’s a nice tribute to do this event in his memory.”
Born in Valencia on July 17, 1903, Cortesina was very popular between the second and fourth decades of the 20th century. She began her career as a dancer very early: in 1916 her performance in a variety show she was already announced in the press. She was known by the pseudonym Venus of Valencia.
Competition
The development of this short film competition, three days It will include demonstrations of the works in competitions, colloquiums and master classes. Leticia Doleraactor, director and screenwriter, winner of the Cannes Series Festival in 2019 perfect lifeas well as other national and international recognitions.
Calendar
Thursday, September 22: 18:30 – 20:30 – First short film screening and roundtable with directors at Impulsa Alicante headquarters
Friday, September 23: 18:30 – 20:30 – Second screening of short films and roundtable meeting with directors at Impulsa Alicante headquarters.
Saturday, September 24: Location of the Arniches Theater
Jury Meeting
18:30 – Masterclass by Leticia Dolera
19:30- Competition Award Ceremony
20:30 – Closing
Official Section Jury
The official jury of the festival will consist of five professionals and experts from the industry who are committed to evaluating the works that qualify for the first place in the Competition Example. The jury for the 2022 edition is as follows:
Adela IriarteAudiovisual director of the Cervantes Institute.
sea churchesPresident of the Valencian Media Corporation, which runs the À Punt television channel.
Mayor of RosaliaPresident of the Alicante Journalists Association.
Nerea MarcenHe is the director and founder of the Alicante production company Wayaba.
Ivan Carbonellphotographer
Source: Informacion
