Happy new year!!!

I hope the next year will be better than 2011 for everyone. Happy new year!!!

Christmas review for 'The sweet hand of the White Rose'

Nothing better than be with the family in the Christmas day... And if you also receive a good review of your film, the day will be a little bit more sweet. Go to read the new critic of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' that came out on the italian web, called "Ultimo Ciak" (push here to read it). Thanks a lot!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

A new movie is the only present that I'll ask to Santa Claus... I really hope he can help me... Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

'The Puzzle' - A new italian review

A new review of 'The Puzzle' came out today on the italian web, called "Ultimociak" (push here to rad it). Thanks a lot!!!

A new italian review

A new review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out yesterday on the italian web, called "Non solo Gore" (push here to read it). The article has been written by Marinella Landi. Thanks a lot!

A new american review

A new review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out yesterday on the american web, called "Death Blog". Push here to read it. Thanks a lot!

Davide Melini's Biography on the "Non solo Gore" web

I'm proud to report that my name has been added at the best italian horror director list (push here). It's a honour to be in the same list of other great independent directors... Directors that I appreciate and respect. You can see my complete biography on the "Non solo Gore" web (push here to read it). It's also possible watching my latest film here and see its technical data (just push here). The Italian horror cinema cannot die!!!

"Tohorror Film Festival": today it's the final!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' will be screened today, around 6 p.m., at the final of "Tohorror Film Festival", one of the most important italian art film festival. Push here to read the complete schedule). Good luck!!!

New reviews around the word

'The Puzzle' and 'The sweet hand of the White Rose': two films in one review! Go to read the new article, written by Gilda Signoretti, that came out today on the italian web "Ingenere Cinema" (push here).

I'm also proud to report that my latest short film's arrived to Germany to! Go to read the review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' on the web "Schlombies Filmbesprechungen" (push here).

Thanks a lot for the reviews and for the nice words about my films!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - A new review

A new review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out yesterday on the italian web, called "Cinema che passione" (push here to read it). The article has been written by Giuseppe Borsella. Thanks a lot!

Halloween with the "White Rose"

I’m proud to present you my latest film, finally in full length!!! 'The sweet hand of the White Rose', with Carlos Bahos, Natasha Machuca, Leocricia Sabán, Stefanya Hernández, Shani Jones and Vicky Beceiro, has been produced by Davide Melini and Fabel Aguilera and edited by Biktor Kero. The music has been composed by Christian Valente and Ivan Novelli. Push here to watch the film (in full HD).
Happy Halloween to everybody!!!

Halloween Party in Verona

Great night of terror tomorrow in Verona! My latest short films ('The Puzzle' and 'The sweet hand of the White Rose') are screening in the "Halloween Party - La notte dei misteri padani", that it will take a place in the Laboratorio all'Arsenale Theater, around 8:00 pm.

Pupi Avati's 'The House of the Laughing Windows' and other famous horror shorts (like 'Dentro lo Specchio' by Luca Caserta and 'Orce' by Diego Carli) will be screened with my films as well. Push here to read the programme.

Halloween is coming...

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' at "ToHorror Film Festival"

New nomination!!! 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is coming back to Turin... I'm glad to report that the short is in the final of "ToHorror Film Festival", that is one of the most important events of terror in Italy. The short will be screened the next November 11th (push here to read the schedule). Good luck!

'The Puzzle' arrives to Denmark!

'The Puzzle' arrives to Denmark too!!! I'm very proud to report that the short has been selected for the final of the "1st Annual Danish Horror Film Festival", called "The Turbine" (push here to read its facebook page). The final will take a place tomorrow evening around 9:00 pm. Good luck!!!

October is the month of the screenings

A new article of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out on Casabermeja's web (push here to read it). October will be a very deep month...

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - A new review

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has been broadcast yesterday for the first time in the italian TV and today a new article came out on the web "L'abitatore del Buio" (push here to read it). Thanks a lot!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' today in the italian TV

‎'The sweet hand of the White Rose' will be broadcast today at 8:30 pm into the "Short Stories" programme ("Coming Soon Television” - Channel 49 of DTTV set-top-boxes). The programme will be broadcast again on friday 7 (at 10:30 am and 11:00 pm) and on tuesday 11 (at 12:30pm). You can watch it here. Enjoy it!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - New premieres

- October 6: 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' arrives to the Italian TV!!! The short will be broadcast around 8:30 pm into the "Short Stories" programme ("Coming Soon Television" - Channel 49 of DTTV set-top boxes).
- October 31: 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is going to be streamed in internet, for the first time, in Halloween!!!
Stay tuned!!!

A new interview on the italian web "Cinemio"

A new review and interview came out today on the italian web "Cinemio" (push here to read it). The article has been writte by Antonella Molinaro. Thanks a lot!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - A new spanish review

A new good review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out today on the spanish web "Culturamas" (push here to read it). The article has been written by Alejandro Contreras. Thanks a lot!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' in Atlanta

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came back to US!!! I'm proud to report that the short has been selected for the final of the "Horror Quest Film Festival" (push here to read all the features & shorts nominations). The festival will hold its final night of screenings around the end of October, at the 'Landmark Midtown Arts Cinema', in Atlanta. Congratulations for this new final!!!

'The Puzzle' at the "2011 Killer Film Festival"

After 20 american reviews and after be screened in a cinema in Boston, 'The Puzzle' finally arrives to the States too! I'm really happy to report that the short has been selected at the "2011 Killer Film Festival" (push here to read all the selected films). Congratulations!!!

New article about 'The sweet hand of the White Rose'

A new article of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out yestarday on Casabermeja's web site. Push here to read it.

New award for 'The sweet hand of the White Rose'

After be included into the thirty semifinalist films, after be selected in the final (only 7 films were nominated), I'm glad to report that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' won the "Tiziano Berardinelli Special Award" in the "Pectoranum Movies" festival (push here to read it). Congratulations!

Happy birthday to the Master of Suspense

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone (London) on August 13, 1899. His father was a green grocer called William Hitchcock (1862 - 1914); his mother was Emma Jane Whelan (1863 - 1942), and he had two older siblings, William Hitchcock (born 1890) and Eileen Hitchcock (born 1892). Hitchcock had his first shot of being the director of a film in 1923 when he was to direct the film 'The Number 13', though the production was stopped. Hitchcock didn't give up then. He directed a film called 'The Pleasure Garden' in 1925, a British/German production, which was very popular. In 1926, Hitchcock made his first trademark film, 'The Lodger'. In the same year on the 2nd of December, Hitchcock married Alma Reville. They had one child, Patricia Hitchcock (born 7th July 1928). After a successful career in his native United Kingdom, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood. In 1956 he became an American citizen while retaining his British citizenship. Hitchcock directed more than fifty feature films in a career spanning six decades.He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. He framed shots to maximise anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing. His stories frequently feature fugitives on the run from the law alongside "icy blonde" female characters. Many of Hitchcock's films have twist endings and thrilling plots featuring depictions of violence, murder, and crime. Hitchcock's films also borrow many themes from psychoanalysis and feature strong sexual undertones. Through his cameo appearances in his own films, interviews, film trailers, and the television program 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents', he became a cultural icon. Often regarded as the greatest British filmmaker, he came first in a 2007 poll of film critics in Britain's Daily Telegraph, which said: "Unquestionably the greatest filmmaker to emerge from these islands, Hitchcock did more than any director to shape modern cinema, which would be utterly different without him. His flair was for narrative, cruelly withholding crucial information (from his characters and from us) and engaging the emotions of the audience like no one else.”. The magazine MovieMaker has described him as "the most influential filmmaker of all-time". In late 1979, Hitchcock was knighted, making him Sir Alfred Hitchcock. He died peacefully on the 29th April 1980. His funeral was held in the Church of Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Around 600 people attended the service, among them where Mel Brooks, Louis Jourdan, Karl Malden, Tippi Hedren, Janet Leigh and Francois Truffaut.
You can watch here the video in which Sir Alfred accepts the 7th AFI Life Achievement Award (1979).
Here, instead, you can watch the famous scene that shocked the world ('Psycho', 1960)!
Happy birthday, Sir Alfred!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - Final nº 16!

New nomination! I'm proud to report that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has been selected in the italian festival "Pectoranum Movies". The final will take a place the next 14th of August (push here to read the festival nominations). Congratulations!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' in England

After a few relaxing days, I'm here again! This time is to report that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' arrives to UK. The short has been reviewed by the english web "Horror Cult Films" (push here to read it). Thanks a lot for the beautiful words!!! Other news are coming soon...

'The Puzzle' is back to UK!

'The Puzzle' is back to England! Push here to read the new review that came out today on the web "Horror Cult Films". Thanks a lot!

Goodbye Lieutenant Columbo!!!

Peter Falk, one of the greatest character actors of all time, died peacefully on June 23rd in his Beverly Hills home. Though he received two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in 1960 and 1961 for 'Murder, Inc.' and 'Pocketful of Miracles', and was an acclaimed stage actor, winning a Tony Award for 1972's 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue', he was known to millions as the irascible Lieutenant Columbo, one of television most beloved detectives, whose apparent absent-mindedness belied his cunning deductive skills and ease at outwitting even the most clever and devious of criminals. In all, he received four Emmy Awards and 10 nominations for the role, which he played from 1968 (in the TV film 'Prescription: Murder') to a special 2003 episode of the series. Columbo became a TV series in 1971, with a young 25-year-old Steven Spielberg helming the very first episode ('Murder by the Book'). Born in New York City in 1927, Falk underwent surgery at only the age of three to have his right eye removed because of a malignant tumor; for the rest of his life he would wear a glass eye, which became one of his most notable traits.
I love all his movies and in particular Robert Moore’s 'Murder by Death'.

Goodbye Peter and thanks for the entertainment!

Adamo Dagradi: "Davide Melini's horror short films"

"Davide Melini's horror short films" is the title of the new article that came out yesterday on the italian web "Sugarpulp". In this article, my latest films ('The Puzzle' and 'The sweet hand of the White Rose') have been reviewed by the critic Adamo Dagradi (push here to read it). I wanna say thanks to Adamo for his nice words! This is a very difficult world, but we have always to do the best we can.

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - New review

A new review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out today on the italian web "Giurista81" (push here to read it). The article has been written by Matteo Mancini. Thanks a lot!

Alessandro Fornari & Christian Valente will present the short in Rome

‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ is screening at “Roma3 Film Teatro Festival” the next 8th of June (push here read it). Unfortunately I cannot attend to the festival and for this reason the short will be presented by the production manager Alessandro Fornari (in the picture between Stefanya Hernández and Shani Jones) and the sound designer Christian Valente (director of the new “Absonant - Scuola di Informatica Musicale”).
The appointment is around 4:00 pm in the Palladium Theatre. It will be a very good night about cinema!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - A new review

A new review of ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ came out on the Italian web called "Il Cinemaniaco" (push here to read it). The article has been written by the critic Pietro Ferraro. Thanks a lot!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' disembarks to Rome for the first time

The next 8th of June, 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' will be screened in the "Roma3 Film Teatro Festival" (push here to read it), that take a place in the Palladium Theater. Here you can also find all the festival program. Congratulations to all the cast & crew!

A new review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose'

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has received a new review! Go to read it on the italian web, called "Cinemystic" or push here. The article has been written by the critic Alessio Gradogna. Thanks a lot!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - Two new nominations

I'm happy to inform that 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has been selected for the finals of 'Epizephiry International Film Festival' (push here) and 'Roma3 Film Teatro Festival'. Soon all details. Congratulations!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - A new review

A new review of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out on the italian web, called "Splattercontainer" (push here to read it). Soon other good news about festivals...

A new interview on "La Zona Morta"

A new interview came out today on the italian web "La Zona Morta". Push here to read it. I wanna say thanks to Davide Longoni.

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' Two new reviews

Two new reviews of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out on the italian web "Silenzio in sala" (push here to read it) and on the american web "Eyepus" (here). Thanks!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' opts for the Audience Award

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is one of the two short films that opt for the Kardiopalmo Thriller Horror Cine Festival Audience Award. The short will be screened on April, 29 in Santa Giulia's Theatre (Turin). Push here to read the full program. Good luck!

Goodbye Liz!!!

Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary actress famed for her beauty, her jet-set lifestyle, her charitable endeavors and her many marriages, has died yesterday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She was 79.

Although she was born in London, England on February 27, 1932, her parents were Americans. Her first foray onto the screen was in 'There's One Born Every Minute' (1942), released when she was ten years old.
In her carrer she won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, for her performance in 'BUtterfield 8' (1960), and for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966).

So, another Hollywood Star passed away... Goodbye Liz!!!

The sweet hand of the White Rose - Two new reviews

Two new reviews of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out on the Spanish web “CineFrikiTerror” (push here to read it) and on the Italian web "Horror Movie" (push here). Thanks a lot!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' - A new nomination!

New nomination! ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ has been selected at the "Kardiopalmo Thriller Horror Cine Festival" (push here to read the program). The festival will take a place at the end of March in Turin. Thanks!

'The Puzzle' - A new review

A new review of 'The Puzzle' came out today on the american web called "Death Blog" (push here to read it). Thanks for your nice words Jarret!

Natasha Machuca's interview

After Carlos Bahos (push here to read his interview) “La Zona Morta” presents now Natasha Machuca. Push here to read her interview that came out today. Congratulations Natasha!

New article on "Diario Sur"

A new article of the "1ª Muestra de Cine de Fuengirola" came out yesterday on the Spanish newspaper “Diario Sur” (push here to read it). Like usually they spelt my name incorrectly… I became now David de Melini…

A new award

I'm happy to report that ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ won the award as 3rd BEST FILM at the "1ª Muestra de Cine de Fuengirola" (push here to read the winners). Thanks a lot!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is screening today

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is screening today at the "1ª Muestra de Cine de Fuengirola" (push here to read the program). I remember that the festival will begin around 6:00 pm in the cinema in Parque Miramar (Fuengirola). Good luck!!!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' is back to Spain

The next wednesday, 23 of February, ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ will be screened in the official selection of the “Iª Muestra de Cine de Fuengirola”. The screening of the final short films will begin around 6:00 pm in the cinema in Parque Miramar (Fuengirola). Push here to read the complete program. Good luck for this new final!

A new article on "Casabermeja"'s official web

A new article of ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ came out today on the Casabermeja official web (push here to read it). Thanks a lot.

A new article on "Diario Sur"

A new brief article of ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ came out today on "Diaro Sur", the most important newspaper of Málaga. The article is at pág 48. If you wanna read it on the web, just push here. Thanks.

'The Puzzle' on "Eyepus"

‎14 Nominations with a 3rd place at the “Rome International Film Festival”… broadcast in the Italian and Spanish televisions… screened in a cinema in Boston… around 40 reviews in all the world… This is ‘The Puzzle’, my penultimate short film. A new great review came out yesterday on the american web “Eyepus” (push here to read it). Thanks!

'The Puzzle' never die!

'The Puzzle' never die!!! A new review came out yesterday on the american web called "Cinema Crazed" (read it here). But it's not all! 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' has received a new review too. Read it on the italian web called "Gufetto Magazine" (push here). Thanks a lot.

'The sweet hand of the White Rose': 2nd Best Independent Film of the Year

‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ has been nominated as 2nd BEST INDEPENDENT FILM OF THE YEAR, at the festival organized by the Italian web “Indie Horror” (push here to read it). I’m very proud about this award, because my short is the only one in the podium (in the 1st and 3rd positions there are two feature films). The difference between the first classified and my short has been just in 1 vote… I’ve been very unlucky this time! Anyway I wanna say congratulations to the other two winners and to all the people supported my short at the festival. Thanks a lot!

Carlos Bahos's interview and other news...

Carlos Bahos, protagonist of my lastest film, is the guest of “La Zona Morta”. Push here to read his interview that came out today. I also remember that ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ will be broadcast today around 6:30 pm on “PTV Malaga” to celebrate the nomination as “2010 Best Independent Film”, event organized by the Italian web “Indie Horror” (push here to read a brief article).

Ghostface is coming on April 15!!!

'Scream 4' is an upcoming ensemble-cast slasher film and fourth installment in the Scream series. It was directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, writer of 'Scream' and 'Scream 2', and co-writer of 'Scream 3'. It stars an ensemble cast of David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin, Nico Tortorella and Erik Knudsen. Originally, the series was intended to be a trilogy, but after ten years Bob Weinstein thought it was time for another film. It is intended to be the first of a new trilogy, with both Craven and Williamson signed on for the duration. Filming began in and around Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 28, 2010 and ended September 24, 2010. It is scheduled to be released on April 15, 2011. The budget estimated was around 40.000.000.
Here you can watch the theatrical trailer.

A new article on Casabermeja's official web

A new article of 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' came out yesterday on Casabermeja's official web. Push here to read it and enjoy!

'The sweet hand of the White Rose' again in TV

The next 11 of January, ‘The sweet hand of the White Rose’ will be broadcast once time again on “PTV Málaga”, to celebrate the nomination as “2010 Best Independent Film”, event organized by the Italian web “Indie Horror” (push here). The movie will be broadcast around 6: 30 pm on “Málaga en Antena”, a TV program directed by Diego Banderas.