'Lion': Awards #127 and 128 in La Jolla, California (US)

I close the month of August with a great news: I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 2 new awards at the "Accolade Global Film Competition" of La Jolla, California (US): 'Best Film Short' and 'Best Lead Actor' (Pedro Sánchez).
Check out all the winners here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Review #26 in Manchester (England)

- "In this beautiful, impressive short film LION from Davide Melini, we see a blend of fantasy and horror as a little boy's prayers are granted in the most remarkable way".
- "Michael Segal does a great job of being the obnoxious, violent father".
'Lion' goes back to England! This evening I'm proud to invite you to read the new great review of my short film that has come out on the famous "Horror Cult Films" website (click here).
The article has been written by Steph Andruskjak.
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Review #25 in Milan (Italy)

"A lion that is an avenging demon had never seen before".
Tonight I'm very pleased to invite you to read the new great review of 'Lion', written by Vanessa Varini, that has come out on "Il Termopolio" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #113 in La Jolla, California (US)

Today I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Accolade Global Film Competition" of La Jolla, California (US).
My film has received two nominations: 'Best Short Film' and 'Best Actor' (Pedro Sánchez).
Winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

"Oniros Film Awards": tomorrow the annual final

The annual final of the "Oniros Film Awards" is celebrating tomorrow: the Red Carpet and Award Ceremony will take place at the historical Theater G. Giacosa in Aosta (Italy) at 10:00am.
I'm very happy, because my short film 'Lion' has been selected from among hundreds and hundreds of movies!
Here you can discover all the finalist films.
The festival will be presented, among others, by the great actor Michael Segal.
Congratulations and... Good luck!!!

'Lion': Review #24 in Danville, Kentucky (US)

"Overall Lion is a beautiful, dark fantasy with parapsychological aspects. The shorty is clever, the creature elements and message are near perfection. A definite must watch short film! (5/5)".
Let's fly to Kentucky: this evening 'Lion' is in Danville! I'd like to invite you to read the new great review of my short film, that Rickey Russell wrote on "A Southern Life in Scandalous Times" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!!

'Lion': Review #23 in Mantua (Italy)

"With 126 awards in just one year of distribution and the official selection at the David di Donatello 2018, Lion is one of the most awarded horror shorts in history: to be seen absolutely!".
Today I'm pleased to invite you to read the new great review of 'Lion', written by Vanessa Varini, that has come out on the "Gattaracinefila" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Review #22 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (US)

"A great way to get a message out about child abuse as the short film deserves 4 out of 4 stars".
I'm happy to say that the twenty-second review of 'Lion' has come out. Read it on the "Gross Movie Reviews" website (click here). The article has been written by Tim Gross.
Many thanks!!!

'Lion' goes back to Cádiz (Spain)

"Shot in 6K, it has won till now 126 awards and it's one of the most awarded horror short films in the history of film".
'Lion' goes back to Cádiz (Spain)! Check out the new article, written by Jesús Calderón, that has come out on the "DeTerror" website (click here).
Thanks!!!

'Lion': Award #126 in Los Angeles (US)

'Lion' returns to win in Hollywood! Today I'm very proud to announce that my short film has received the 'Honorable Mention' at the "Hollywood New Directors".
This is the 45th award the 'Lion' has won in Los Angeles!
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

"Latitude Film Awards": here the awards

(BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM AWARD)

This evening I'm extremely pleased to show you the awards that 'Lion' has won in the "Latitude Film Awards" of London (England).
Congratulations!!!

(BEST DIRECTING AWARD)

(BEST LEAD ACTOR AWARD)

'Lion' selected in the Annual Final of the "Oniros Film Awards" (Italy)

Today I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' has entered the Annual Final of the "Oniros Film Awards" and I could be awarded as one of the 'Best Filmmakers of the Year' with the prestigious Golden Oniros. I'm very happy of this achievement, because my short film has been selected from among hundreds and hundreds of movies!
Check out here all the selected films.
Red Carpet and Award Ceremony will take place at the historical Theater G. Giacosa in Aosta (Italy) on August 25th.
The full festival program is coming soon.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #112 in Lawrenceville, Georgia (US)

I'm very thrilled to announce that 'Lion' is screening tonight at 7:00pm in the final of the "Something Wicked Film Festival", that will take place in the "Southern Performing Arts Academy" of Lawrenceville, Georgia (US).
Here you can read the festival schedule.
Congratulations and good luck!!!

The ceremony of the "Premio Internazionale Angeli di Luce nell'Arte 2018" broadcasts in Italian TV

I'm extremely pleased to announce that the ceremony of the "Premio Internazionale Angeli di Luce nell'Arte 2018" will be broadcast tomorrow at 9:00pm on "One TV Channel 86" and "Sky 828" (Italian TV).
The event, organized by TV producer Flower Terry, took place on June 16th in Viterbo and it has been an incredible success.
Do not miss the chance to know many great Italian and Spanish artists of film industry!
It will also be an excellent opportunity to see the countless awards that actor Luis Fernández de Eribe and me have received...
Follow the live event here.
I'm waiting you all tomorrow at 9:00pm!!!

'Lion': Awards #123-125 in London (England)

'Lion' returns to win in London (England)! This evening I'm super excited to announce that my short film has received three new awards at the "Latitude Film Awards":
- Silver Award for the 'Best Narrative Short';
- Silver Award for the 'Best Directing';
- Silver Award for the 'Best Lead Actor' (Pedro Sánchez).
Discover all the winners here.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!