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ASSAIG OBERT, SELECTED FOR SHORTCAT 2027
Open Rehearsal (Assaig Obert), the new shortfilm by Arnau Vilaró, has been selected for Shortcat 2027, the Catalan Films catalogue that internationally promotes a selection of recent Catalan short films among festivals, markets and industry professionals. Starring Àlex Monner and Eneko Sagardoy and shot on 16mm, the film thus begins its international journey with Catalan Films.
MANCERA AT THE MIA FILM CO-PRODUCTION MARKET
Mancera, Khris Cembe’s debut feature, has been selected for the MIA Film Co-Production Market in Rome. The project, a co-production between Spain, France and Portugal, is an intimate rural drama in 2D animation set in the post-war period, where a young boy fights to protect his mother when his father becomes a threat. Its selection at MIA marks a new step in the film’s international journey.
“LA UNIÓN” SELECTED AND AWARDED FOR EUROPEAN WORK IN PROGRESS IN HAMBURG
La Unión, Cordelia Alegre’s debut feature, was selected to participate in European Work in Progress (EWIP), held in Hamburg this September. Currently in post-production after completing its shoot in Colombia this summer, the project was presented to international industry professionals at one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to films at the work-in-progress stage, where it received the Optical Arts Award.
“CORREDORA” TO SCREEN IN THE MADE IN SPAIN SECTION AT THE SAN SEBASTIÁN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Laura García Alonso’s debut feature, starring Alba Sáez, will screen in the Made in Spain section of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, which showcases a selection of some of the year’s most outstanding and anticipated Spanish films. The film premiered in the Official Selection of the Málaga Film Festival, where it received the ASECAN Award for Best Debut Feature, and later screened at the Barcelona Film Fest, ahead of its theatrical release on May 29.
FILMING WRAPS IN COLOMBIA ON LA UNIÓN, CORDELIA ALEGRE’S DEBUT FEATURE
Following an initial shooting block in Barcelona, La Unión has completed its fiveweek shoot in the region of Antioquia, Colombia. This Spain-Colombia coproduction, set in 1979 and starring debut twin actresses Ariadna and Martina Castelló, is a physical and emotional journey that explores the origins of the silences and taboos that run through family histories.
THE WARM RECEPTION OF “ROMERÍA” IN FRANCE
Carla Simón’s film has been released with great success in France, in 132 theaters and placing among the best averages per screen of the weekend. French critics have received it with enthusiasm, with mostly 4- and 5-star ratings. Media outlets such as Le Figaro and Télérama have highlighted its emotional strength and the performances.
Our films
Open rehearsal (Assaig obert)
Arnau Vilaró
LA UNIÓN
Cordelia Alegre
Runner
Laura García Alonso
Romería
Carla Simón
Join me for breakfast (Esmorza amb mi)
Ivan Morales
The North
Cordelia Alegre
Sushi
Iván Morales
Time within me
Carlota Subirós