'Lion' goes to Tokyo (Japan)

'Lion' arrives in Tokyo (Japan)! Today I'm pleased to invite you to read the new short article that has come out on the "Aghi - L'Associazione Giapponese dell'Horror Italiano" website (click here). The news, written by Naoki Takuno, is also available in Italian here.
Thank you very much!!!

'Lion' screens today at the "Canadian Diversity Film Festival" of Toronto (Canada)

'Lion' screens today in the final of the "Canadian Diversity Film Festival", that will take place from 10:30am to 10:00pm in the "Textile Museum of Canada" of Toronto (Canada).
Check out the festival program here.
Congratulations and... Good luck!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #104 in Kolkata (India)

Tonight I'm proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the prestigious "Virgin Spring Cinefest" of Kolkata (India).
My short film received 6 nominations:
- Best Short Film;
- Best Producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga);
- Best Director;
- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Supporting Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader).
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #103 in Toronto (Canada)

Today I'm happy to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Canadian Diversity Film Festival" (Canada).
My short film will be screened on June 29 at the "Textile Museum of Canada" in Toronto.
Soon all the informations.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion' will screen tomorrow at the "Paris Art Movie Awards" (France)

Here we are at the big day! I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' is screening tomorrow at 1:00pm in the final of the prestigious "Paris Art Movie Awards" (France).
My short has been choosen among more than a thousand entries and it's the only European film that opts for the 'Best International Short Film' award.

'Lion' has also received the 'Best Editor' nomination (Daniel Salinas).
Screening will take place in the "Grand Rex", the mythical movie theater on the Grands Boulevards (Champs-Elysées)...
The festival counts with an impressive international jury composed, among others, by Kristanna Loken ('Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'), Gregori Derangere ('Bon Voyage'), Richard Blake ('C.S.I.'), Julia Ubrankovics ('Haway 5.0') and Macarena Gómez ('Shrew's Nest')... And the award ceremony will be presented by Hollywood star Sharon Stone.
Check out the festival program here.
More to add? Ah yes! Producer Luca Vannella will attend at the festival to represent the film.
Good luck!
Congratulations!!!

(GRAND REX, PARIS)

(GRAND REX, PARIS)

(GRAND REX, PARIS)

"Lion" is screening at the the "End of Days Film Festival" (US)

'Lion' is screening in the final of the "End of Days Film Festival", that will take place on June 24 at 5:00pm in the "ACME Superstore" of Longwood, Florida (US).
Check out the festival program here.
Congratulations and... Good luck!!!

'Lion' at the "FantaSci Short Film Festival" (US)

'Lion' is an official selection at the "FantaSci Short Film Festival", that will take place on June 24 in Orlando, Florida (US).
Here you can read all the selected films.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Awards #111-112 in Viterbo (Italy)

The actor Luis Fernández de Eribe ('Deep Shock') and me attended the "Premio Internazionale Angeli di Luce nell'Arte", that took place in the beautiful "Parco dei Ciminini BioResort" of Viterbo (Italy).
The event, organized by TV Producer Flower Terry, was a great success: a lot of prizes and many great film industry artists (directors, producers, actors, dubbers, etc.).
I'm extremely proud to report that Luis and me have received many awards and 'Lion' won the 'Best Short Film' award.
My short film has also been awarded for the music (Francesco Tresca).
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #102 in Valletta (Malta)

Today I'm happy to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Red Corner Film Festival" of Valletta (Malta).
Here the selected films.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

"Premio Internazionale Angeli di Luce nell'Arte": tomorrow the award ceremony

The actor Luis Fernández de Eribe and me will be special guests in the "Premio Internazionale Angeli di Luce nell'Arte", an event organized by TV Producer Flower Terry.
Luis and me will receive a prize for our work in the film industry and the award ceremony is taking place tomorrow, June 16, at the enchanting "Parco dei Cimini BioResort" of Viterbo (Italy).
And for the occasion, the promotional teaser of 'Deep Shock' and the multi-award winner short film 'Lion' (110 awards until now!) will be screened
We are waiting you all!!!

"Rome Web Awards": here the 7 awards

This evening I'm very happy to show you the 7 awards that my short film 'Lion' has won in the "Rome Web Awards" of Rome (Italy).
Congratulations!!!

(BEST VIDEO/SHORT/FILM AWARD)

(BEST DIRECTING AWARD)

(BEST YOUNG ACTOR AWARD)

(BEST ACTOR AWARD)

(BEST EDITING AWARD)

(BEST VISUAL EFFECTS AWARD)

(BEST TRAILER AWARD)

'Lion' goes back to Valencia (Spain)

'Lion' has been celebrate in the well-known Spanish website "Cinelodeon". Check out the great article that has been written by Rosa Labrandero (click here).
Thank you very much!!!

'Lion' celebrates its first birthday!!!

In official competition of the famous "David di Donatello 2018"... 100 selections in festivals all over the world... Screened in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania... 110 awards... Winner in many famous cities such as (in alpha order): Atlanta, Barcelona, Berlin, Bogotá, Cleveland, Detroit, Kolkata, Los Angeles, Manchester, Melbourne, New York, Ottawa, Paris, Rome, Roswell, Washington...
June 17 is the the first birthday of 'Lion', one of the most awarded horror shorts in the film history.
To celebrate the date, a new trailer has been released.
I want to thank the "LV Hair LTD" and all the producers (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla and Roberto Paglialunga) for believing strongly in the project and for their economic efforts; Pedro Sánchez, Michael Segal and Tania Mercader for giving life to their different characters with great results; and to all my wonderful crew, who did an excellent job.
Congratulations and... Happy Birthday!!!

'Lion': Award #110 in Cleveland, Ohio (US)

This evening I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' has won the 'Best Fantasy' award at "The International Horror Hotel" of Cleveland, Ohio (US).
Here you can read all the winners.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Award #109 in the "Rome Web Awards" (Italy)

After winning 6 awards at the "Rome Web Awards" of Rome (Italy), 'Lion' adds another one: the Bronze Award for the 'Best Short Film'.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #100 in Orlando, Florida (US)

Today 'Lion' celebrates the hundredth selection! I'm proud to announce that my short film is in the final of the "FantaSci Short Film Festival", that will take place on June 24 in Orlando, Florida (US).
Soon all the informations.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #99 in Sydney (Australia)

Tonight I'm pleased to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Changing Face International Film Festival" of Sydney (Australia).
Check out the selected films here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #98 in Longwood, Florida (US)

Today I'm very happy to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "End of Days Film Festival".
My short film will screen on June 24 at the "ACME Superstore" of Longwood, Florida (US).
Soon all the informations.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!