"Melini has created something far more interesting than most of what Hollywood has to offer" - "I truly hope someone stands up and gives the money that Davide and his team need and help him get recognised in the bigger film world, because this guy is the future of film" - "Melini’s style and filmmaking history confirms he is part of a new generation of giallo filmmakers that continues to expand upon the genre in exciting ways" - "On the national and international level he is a talent on the rise" - "Melini has a solid future in the horror biz" - "Melini has a fantastic eye for the visual and takes command of his audience from the start and shows a great deal of promise in what could be as his career begins to take off" - "With his unusual style that is infamous among Italian directors, Davide Melini is definately one to watch" - "If this is any indication of the caliber of film he can make, I look forward to his feature-length projects!" - "Melini brings complexity and possibilities to a world of horror that could really use his help" - "Director Davide Melini packs more suspense in just minutes in this short film than many directors do in over an hour and a half of screen time" - "Director Davide Melini seems ambitious and creative" - "One of the up and coming directors I have been keeping my eye on is Davide Melini" - "He is also a great storyteller as well as visionary" - "His stylish and well-crafted short films are definitely a must-see" - "Melini is a sharp director and I want to see what he can do with more material" - "It’s a shame that he hasn’t yet received an offer to make a full-length feature" - "One Filmmaker to have our eyes on in the future... Can't wait for his next upcoming film THE SWEET HAND OF THE WHITE ROSE" - "Davide Melini really knows how to frame and light a shot. I'd love to see what he could do with a feature with complete control like he has in his shorts" - "Davide, escritor y director a su vez, realiza un fenomenal trabajo tras la cámara, con planos dulces (como la mano) y maestros (véanse las secuencias de la niña en el parque) desde el primer minuto" - "Davide Melini ancora una volta fa centro, confezionando in pochi minuti un capolavoro che merita assolutamente di essere visto: ogni scena, ogni inquadratura, ogni particolare è stato sapientemente incastrato, cesellato, affinato, diretto, montato e musicato con una maestria degna di un regista professionista" - "Le inquadrature, rivelano un talento artistico notevole e metodi quasi da manuale" - "Il sottobosco delle produzioni indipendenti ha trovato un nuovo talentuoso autore" - "Il regista riesce anche se con un budget veramente bassissimo, si parla di una cifra intorno ai 300 euro, a realizzare un piccolo miracolo cinematografico" - "Ci auguriamo che Davide possa presto misurarsi col lungometraggio e, soprattutto, che abbia l’occasione di lavorare in Italia: abbiamo bisogno di lui, di spaventi, di pulp, di azione, di gioventù - "Non ci sono dubbi sul fatto che avrà successo e che saprà distinguersi tra i giovani emergenti che cercano di farsi un nome, in Italia e all'estero. Davide non solo è sulla buona strada, ma rischia davvero di fare un ottima carriera, visti già i promettentissimi lavori che ha proposto" - "Davide Melini, sicuramente uno dei nomi più interessanti del sottobosco cinematografico di genere" - "Siamo di fronte ad un nuovo talento registico italiano da tenere d'occhio" - "La regia di Davide è sempre più autoritaria e sicura e lo si vede in ogni fotogrammo, nella ottima scelta dei due protagonisti e in particolare nel dare ai personaggi un'anima capace di comunicare con coloro che guarda le immagini" - "La regia di Melini è molto pimpante e fumettistica tanto da dare l'idea di tradurre in immagini le tavole di un ipotetico storyboard" - "Una regia da manuale inanella una serie di inquadrature, che giocano con il genere" - "Un giovane regista da tener d'occhio" - "Il regista dimostra di avere talento da vendere" - "Il regista si impossessa della camera, regalando dinamici movimenti di macchina"

DAVIDE MELINI'S

DAVIDE MELINI'S

TOHORROR FILM FESTIVAL

TOHORROR FILM FESTIVAL

HORROR QUEST FILM FESTIVAL

HORROR QUEST FILM FESTIVAL

PECTORANUM MOVIES

PECTORANUM MOVIES

EPIZEPHIRY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

EPIZEPHIRY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

ROMA3 FILM TEATRO FESTIVAL

ROMA3 FILM TEATRO FESTIVAL

KARDIOPALMO THRILLER HORROR CINE FESTIVAL

KARDIOPALMO THRILLER HORROR CINE FESTIVAL

MUESTRA DE CINE DE FUENGIROLA

MUESTRA DE CINE DE FUENGIROLA

INDIE HORROR - BEST INDEPENDENT FILM OF THE YEAR

INDIE HORROR - BEST INDEPENDENT FILM OF THE YEAR

THE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS FILM FESTIVAL

THE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS FILM FESTIVAL

JONIO IN CORTO

JONIO IN CORTO

SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST

SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST

TABLOID WITCH AWARDS

TABLOID WITCH AWARDS

KILLER FILM FESTIVAL

KILLER FILM FESTIVAL

Certamen de Cortometrajes Comarca de la Axarquia

Certamen de Cortometrajes Comarca de la Axarquia

CINEMALAGA SHORT FILM COMPETITION

CINEMALAGA SHORT FILM COMPETITION

BALTICON FILM FESTIVAL

BALTICON FILM FESTIVAL

CESUR EN CORTO

CESUR EN CORTO

MALAGA SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL

MALAGA SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL

Sunday, April 26, 2009

"Let me go" by 'The Talkatives'

Yesterday 'The Talkatives' - below in the picture - plaid in the 'Classic Rock Café' (Málaga).


The pub was full of people and I'm really proud to listen them playing, for the first time, "Let me go", a music that they have specifically written for the short... the truth is that the concert has been a success!!! Go to watch their video on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWC_OtBwmUY

Friday, April 17, 2009

"When hobbies attack..."

"When hobbies attack..." is how 'Screenhead' presents 'The Puzzle'. I really liked it, because it explains all the short in just three words. For reading all the american's review, go to:
Today I also have a very important meeting with Alessandro Fornari, Biktor Kero and José Antonio Crespillo. I hope to find the date for starting the shots.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

'The Talkatives' will play the music

The Talkatives were born in Málaga, on 2007. Their music is influenced by bands like Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Acdc, Janis Joplin, Rolling Stones, Motley Crue, Metallica, The Black Crowes, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Kyuss, Wolfmother, The Bellrays, Turbonegro, Monster Magnet, The Hives, Backyard Babies, Jet, Velvet Rovolver, Queens. Without doubt, The Talkatives play a compact and sweeping sound; a rythmical melodies that sometimes remember the best rock of the 70s, mixed with a modern and clear sound. I chose them for many reasons: the most important is that, this time, I need a particular music and I know they can do it. The band lives in Málaga and this can make easier my job: we will work together in every step! So, I want to give them the welcome and in particular to Lorena Caaverino and Alejandro Martin (he is, also, the sound mixer). They will hold a concert on 25 of April in 'Classic Rock Café' (in Málaga), at 10 p.m. Go to see their web site and enjoy the music:
http://www.myspace.com/talkatives

Friday, April 10, 2009

Pre-production: 3rd month

The pre-production began three months ago and more we are near to the shootings day, more we have to work. These are, in brief, the most important news:
I want to give the welcome to the d.o.p. (cinematographer) José Antonio Crespillo. He came, some days ago, with Biktor Kero and me (in the picture) to visit all the locations. While, now, he'll study the lights he needs, Biktor and me are completing the shooting list. I also choose the actress and the actor for the kid and man's role... In a few time, I'll reveal everything: cast, crew, locations, plot, official web site, etc...