'Lion': Double award at the "Top Shorts Film Festival" of Los Angeles (US)

Double award for 'Lion' at the "Top Shorts Film Festival" of Los Angeles (US)! I'm super excited to announce that my short film has won the 'Best Horror Film' award. But the great news don't stop here... I also received 'Director's Honorable Mention'!
Check out all the winners here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #26 in Puerto La Cruz (Venezuela)

Tonight I'm very glad to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Five Continents International Film Festival" of Puerto La Cruz (Venezuela).
Winners will be revealed very soon! Check out the finalists here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #25 in Rochester, New York (US)

Today I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Upstate NY Horror Film Festival", that will held on October 13-15 in Rochester, New York (US).
The full program is coming soon. In the meantime, below you can check out the festival promo video, with all finalists ('Lion' is in the minute 01:34).
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #24 again in Los Angeles (US)

This evening I'm very thrilled to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the famous "Festigious International Film Festival" of Los Angeles (US).
Jury will select the winners at the beginning of October.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

"European Cinematography Awards": here the award!!!

This evening I'm very happy to show you the award that 'Lion' has won in the "European Cinematography Awards" of Warsaw (Poland). Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #23 in Los Angeles (US)

This evening I'm extremely proud to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the prestigious "Top Shorts Film Festival" of Los Angeles (US).
Winners are expected to be announced at the end of the month.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Award #19 in Warsaw (Poland)

I'm pleased to announce that Luca Visual FX has won the 'Best Visual FX' for 'Lion' at the "European Cinematography Awards" of Warsaw (Poland).
You can read all the winners here.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #22 in L'Aquila (Italy)

This evening I'm very proud to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at "L'Aquila Horror Film Festival", that will take place from October 28-31 in L'Aquila (Italy).
Check out the finalists here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #21 in Warsaw (Poland)

Today I'm very glad to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "European Cinematography Awards" of Warsaw (Poland).
Winners will be revealed very soon...
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #20 in Seville (Spain)

Here I'm again! It's with great pleasure that I inform you that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Niaffs - Noidentity International Action Film Festival Spain".
The festival will held on October 22-28 in Seville (Spain). All cast & crew are invited at the event: are you ready to watch the fruit of our job on the big screen?
Waiting the full program, you can check out the selected short films here.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #19 in Athens (Greece)

After show you my new awards, let's go back to the latest news. This evening I'm very happy to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Anatomy Crime Horror Film Festival" of Athens (Greece).
The festival will take place from October 29 to November 5 at the "Cinema Calypso".
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

"London Independent Film Awards"": here the award!!!

(BEST HORROR/THRILLER/SCI-FI SHORT AWARD)

This evening I'd like to show you the award that my short film 'Lion' has won in the "London Independent Film Awards" of London (England). Congratulations!!!

"Gold Movie Awards": here the award!!!

(BEST ACTOR UNDER 18 AWARD)

This evening I'm very proud to show you the award that 'Lion' has won in the "Gold Movie Awards" of London (England). Congratulations!!!

"Barcelona Planet Film Festival": here the award!!!

(BEST DIRECTOR AWARD)

Today I'm very proud to show you the award that my short film 'Lion' has won in the "Barcelona Planet Film Festival" of Barcelona (Spain). Congratulations!!!

"LA Film Awards": here the awards!!!

(BEST FANTASY FILM AWARD)

Today I'm very proud to show you the awards that my short film 'Lion' has won in the "LA Film Awards" of Los Angeles (US). Congratulations!!!

(BEST VISUAL EFFECTS AWARD)

The "Italian Horror Show" begins tomorrow

I'm waiting you all tomorrow at the "Smaila's di Campoverde" (Latina): the "Italian Horror Show" begins! At 6pm there will be a round table, where the great horror Masters of the past (Lamberto Bava and Sergio Stivaletti) are going to sit near the new generation of horror filmmakers (Roberto D'Antona, Francesco Emulo, Annamaria Lorusso, Francesco Mirabelli, Michael Segal, Davide Scovazzo and me).
After that, several films and trailers will be screened, including the short film 'Lion' and the trailer of 'Deep Shock'.
The event, created by Francesco Bernardis, will be conducted by Federico Frusciante and Crisula Stafida.
Check out the full program here.
So, what are you waiting for? The "Italian Horror Show" is waiting you!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #18 in Edmonton (Canada)

Hi folks! Today I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Edmonton Festival of Fear International Film Festival" of Edmonton (Canada).
The festival will held at the "Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre Edmonton" on October 13th-14th. Tickets available online here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #17 in Aosta Valley (Italy)

This evening I'm very glad to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Oniros Film Awards" of La Thuile, Aosta Valley (Italy).
Winners are expected to be announced by October 15.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Award #18 at the "Independent Horror Movie Awards" (US)

I'm pleased to announce that I have won the 'Best Director' award at the "Independent Horror Movie Awards" (US).
You can read all the winners and nominated here.
'Lion' is the only film who received 8 nominations ('Best Short', 'Best Director', 'Best Original Concept', 'Best Actress', 'Best Cinematography', 'Best Special Effects', 'Best Sound' and 'Best Music') and this make us even more aware that our short film is competitive in every aspect.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #16 in India

Today I'm very proud to report that my short film 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Lake View International Film Festival" of Moga, Punjab (India).
Here you can check the finalists.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #15 at the "Independent Horror Movie Awards" (US)

Today I'm very happy to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Independent Horror Movie Awards" (US). My short film received 8 nominations: 'Best Short', 'Best Director' (me), 'Best Actress' (Tania Mercader), 'Best Cinematography' (Juanma Postigo), 'Best Special Effects' (Luca Visual FX), 'Best Original Concept' (me), 'Best Sound' (Christian Valente) and 'Best Music' (Francesco Tresca).

Winners will be revealed very soon.

Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion' screens tomorrow at the "Fangofest Amposta" (Spain)

Let's go tomorrow to Amposta (Spain)! 'Lion' is screening in the final of the "Fangofest Amposta - Festival Internacional de Cine Fantástico, Terror y Gore de Amposta".
The festival will take place at the "Centre d'Art Lo Pati", starting at 4pm. Here you can see the complete program (my short film is in the 'Horror Category').
Go 'Lion' go!!! Good luck!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #14 in Miami (US)

This evening I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Mindie - Miami Independent Film Festival" (Miami, US).
Jury will select the winners at the end of this month. Meanwhile you can read the finalists here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Double award at the "L.A. Shorts Awards" (US)

Incredible success of 'Lion' at the "L.A. Shorts Awards" of Los Angeles (US)! I'm extremely excited to tell you that my short film has won the 'Best Horror Film' award. But the great news don't stop here... I was also awarded as 'Best Director' of the festival!
Check out all the winners here.
With this last two, 'Lion' has already won 17 awards in total!
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Award #15 again in London (England)

My short film is like a big soccer team, capable of winning all together, but that does not dislike individual plays... In the last few weeks we have received many awards, both collective and individual! Well, today I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' has won the 'Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi Short' award at the "London Independent Film Awards" (England).
Here you can discover the winners.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Award #14 in London (England)

It's with great satisfaction that we announce that the young Pedro Sánchez has won the 'Best Actor Under 18' award at the "Gold Movie Awards" of London! Check out all the winners here. Through this victory, 'Lion' will participate in the annual competition with an event in London on 11 January 2018.
This is our first award in England... Congratulations!!!

'Lion': New award at the "Barcelona Planet Film Festival" (Spain)

This evening I'm very honored to announce that I won the 'Best Director' award for 'Lion' at the "Barcelona Planet Film Festival".
Thanks to all the cast & crew for helping me to win this special award... This is for you all!!!

'Lion': Double award at the "Los Angeles Film Awards" (US)

'Lion' triumph at the "Los Angeles Film Awards"! I'm super excited to say that my short film has won the 'Best Fantasy Film' and 'Best Visual Effects' awards!!!
And with these last two, we have already won 12 awards in total.
Check out all the winners here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #13 again in Los Angeles (US)

You will not believe it, but we are again in Los Angeles! I'm extremely proud to report that my short film 'Lion' is an official selection at the "L.A. Shorts Awards". Winners will be announced within ten days...
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #12 in Barcelona (Spain)

Double great news today: I'm extremely happy to announce that 'Lion' has received the nominations as 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' (me) at the "Barcelona Planet Film Festival" (Barcelona, Spain). Check out all the category finalists here.
The winners will be announced in the next few days... Stay tuned!
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!