'Lion': Awards #137-143 in Carolina, Puerto Rico (US)

Ladies and gentlemen and the winner is... 'Lion'!!!
This evening I'm very proud to announce that my short film has won 7 new awards at the "Puerto Rico International Film Festival" of Carolina (US):
- Best Short Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca);
- Best Visual Effects (Luca Visual FX).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #32 in Barcelona (Spain)

"Lion is a prodigy of precision".
'Lion' goes back to Barcelona (Spain)! Today I'd like to invite you to read the new great review about my short film, that has come out on the "Terror Weekend" website (click here). The article has been written by Josep M. Luzán.
Thanks a lot!!!

'Deep Shock': shooting some close-up for the VFX

Shooting some extreme close-up stock footage for the 'Deep Shock' visual effects.
Work goes on!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #118 in Moscow (Russia)

This evening I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Golden Bridge International Film Festival" of Moscow (Russia). My short film has received 8 nominations:
- Best Horror Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Production (Luca Vannella, Alexis Continente, Vincenzo Mastrantonio, Bobby Holland Hanton, Ferdinando Merolla, Roberto Paglialunga);
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Young Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);
- Best Sound (Christian Valente).
The winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Award #137 in Malaga (Spain)

This evening I'm happy to announce that 'Lion' has received the 'Honorable Mention' at the "Festival de Cortos El Palo" of Malaga (Spain).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #117 in Carolina, Puerto Rico (US)

After 14 months, the distribution of 'Lion' is ending. The production is actually busy working on the post-production of 'Deep Shock', announced for early 2019. There are only few festivals left...
Well, today I'm still pleased to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Puerto Rico International Film Festival" of Carolina, Puerto Rico (US).
Winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion' screens today in the "Halloween Horror Picture Show" (US)

'Lion' screens today in the final of the "Halloween Horror Picture Show", that will take place from 10:00am in the "Tampa Convention Center" of Tampa, Florida (US).
Congratulations and... Good luck!!!

'Lion' is screening tomorrow at the "Festival de Cortos El Palo" (Spain)

'Lion' is screening tomorrow in the final of the "Festival de Cortos El Palo", that will take place at 10:00pm in the "Auditorio Curro Román-Playa Virginia" of Malaga (Spain).
Pedro Sánchez, Tania Mercader, Fabel Aguilera, Daniel Salinas, me and many other members of the crew will be present at the festival.
Good luck!!!

'Lion': Review #31 in Livorno (Italy)

"Melini has created a wonderful fair tale of horror that, in addition to scare, it manages to get his personal message".
Today I'd like to invite you to read the new beautiful review of 'Lion', that has come out on the "Coffee and Cigarettes" website (click here). The article has been written by Daniele Del Viva.
Many thanks!!!

'Lion': Review #30 in Mexico City (Mexico)

"A story that shakes us in all senses thanks to a very careful art and extraordinary performances".
The thirtieth review of 'Lion' comes from Mexico! This evening I'd like to invite you to read the new great article that has been published on the popular "Mucho Miedo" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion' will be screened at the "Jean Luc Godard Awards" (India)

'Lion' is screening tomorrow in the prestigious "Jean Luc Godard Awards", that will take place at the famous "Rotary Sadan", in Kolkata (India).
Red Carpet will begin at 9:00am.
Congratulations and... Good luck!!!

'Lion': Awards #129-136 in Los Angeles, California (US)

This evening I'm extremely proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 8 new awards at the "Hollywood Dead Film Festival":
- Best Short Film;
- Best Gore;
- Best Director;
- Best Young Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo);
- Best Sound Design (Christian Valente).
And with this victory, the awards that my short film has won in Los Angeles are 53!!!
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Review #29 in Washington (US)

"Melini offers a creatively different way at viewing the somber topic of child abuse and neglect, one which will stay with the viewer long after".
Today 'Lion' arrives in the capital of the United States: Washington! I'd like to invite you to read the new great review, written by Christina Persaud, that has come out on the "Articles of Horror" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

'Deep Shock' latest news

The film continues to make progress: Miguel Serón (VFX and Colorist), Giulio De Gaetano (Music) and Christian Valente (Sound) are continuing to work without a break. The work is long because the film is huge and we have to be careful about every detail. But now I'm happy to report that the post-production is almos ending.
And today, in London, we've worked on the dubbing...
The killer sharpens the razor... Screaming and hiding will not save you...
Stay tuned, because 'Deep Shock' is coming!!!

'Lion': Review #28 in Agrigento (Italy)

"Melini's short film holds suspense until the end".
Tonight I'd like to invite you to read the new great review of 'Lion', written by Denise Inguanta, that has come out on the "Lettera D" website (click here).
Many thanks!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #116 in Malaga (Spain)

'Lion' goes back to Malaga (Spain)! Today I'm very please to announce that my short film is an official selection at the "Festival de Cortos El Palo", that will take place on September 22.
Check out the finalist films here.
This will be another great opportunity to bring together part of the Malaga crew.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #115 in Tampa, Florida (US)

'Lion' arrives in the Tampa's best horror film festival! I'm very proud to announce that my short film is an official selection at the "Halloween Horror Picture Show", that will take place on 21-23 September in Tampa, Florida (US).
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #114 in Kolkata (India)

Thanks to the victory of two awards in the "Cult Critic Movie Awards", 'Lion' has entered an official selection of the prestigious "Jean Luc Godard Awards".
My short film will be screened on September 16th at the famous "Rotary Sadan", in Kolkata (India).
Red Carpet will begin at 9:00am.
Congratulations to all the cast & crew!!!

"DeTerror"'s ranking: 'Lion' is in the first place!

The well-known "DeTerror" Spanish website has compiled the ranking of the most read articles of August... And I'm glad to announce that 'Lion' is in the first place!
Check it out here.
Well done!!!

'Lion': Review #27 in Oxford (England)

"Lion is an incredibly important short film that I believe is a must watch, even for those who don't tend to reach for horror".
'Lion' arrives for the first time in Oxford! Go to read the new great review of my short film that has come out on the "Jumpcut Online" magazine (click here).
The article has been written by Lucy Buglass.
Thanks a lot!!!

The screenplay of my first feature film is finished!!!

They tried many times to destroy me... Even three years ago they made me failed a short film, by leaving the project just a few days before filming began. The damage has been so big that I still wear scars. I was surrounded by hypocrites, loafers and "fake" professionals of film industry. People whom I've helped and they stabbed me in the back...
Why? Only because thery were jealous! It's been a kind of experience that I would not even wish it to my worst enemy! I tell you the truth: I had almost decided to stop making films! Those of you who know me, know how much I suffered... I was so disgusted!!! Did you enjoy to see me on the floor, right? Of course, one less competitor! It was only thanks to my family and to the big and deep love I have for the cinema world that I could get up... I really sorry for you assholes, but from the ashes I RETURN STRONGER THAN EVER! And as always, I talk with facts: on July 2017 'Lion' was released! Able to win 128 awards all over the world (45 only in Los Angeles), it's become one of the MOST AWARDED HORROR SHORTS IN HISTORY. And this is nothing! Be ready for the release of 'Deep Shock' next year...
But the news certainly does not end here! After two months spent to write almost every night, I can finally say that I finished the screenplay for my new feature film. It's only the first draft, of course, but the joy to finish a big job like that is priceless. I want to thank all people who helped and believed in me and continue to do so.
My success are your success!
Go ahead!!!