'Mi gran despedida' is wrap!!!

'Mi gran despedida' is wrap! In the last month I had the opportunity to work as 3rd AD in this new Spanish comedy, directed by Antonio Hens and Antonio Álamo and produced by "Malas Compañias PC" and "73140323 Producciones Cinematográficas". What is the movie about? Check out the article that has come out here.
It's time now to go back to home!

'Lion': Awards #258-263 in Munich (Germany)

'Lion' returns to win in Germany! Tonight I'm extremely proud to announce that my short film has won 6 new awards at the "Monster of Film Horror Awards" of Munich:
- Most Scary Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX);
- Best Makeup (Sarah O'Brien, Daniele Nastasi, Niahmy Glynn);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #255 -257 in Vienna (Austria)

Today I'm very happy to announce that 'Lion' has won 3 new awards at the "Bostik International Film Festival" of Vienna (Austria):
- Best Original Idea;
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Cinematography (Juanma Postigo).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Awards #251-254 in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

We are in history: 'Lion' surpasses 'The Eve' and becomes the most awarded horror short film in history! I'm extremely proud to announce that my short film has won 4 new awards at the "Festival Internacional de Cine de Terror Paura" of Buenos Aires (Argentina):
- Best Short Film;
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Editing (Daniel Salinas);
- Best Sound (Christian Valente).
When I shot this little short film, I would never have thought to achieve this goal. To celebrate this historic record, in the coming days I'll publish some special videos...
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #41 in Boston, Massachusetts (US)

"The film is well edited, delightfully bloody, and centers around the very real and very horrible problem of violence against children".
Today I'm very happy to show you the new great review about 'Lion', that has come out on the "Sickflix" website (click here). The article has been written by Corin Totin.
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Awards #246-250 in Phnom Penh (Cambodia)

This evening I'm proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 5 new awards at the "Cambodia Horrific Film Festival" of Phnom Penh (Cambodia):
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Child Actor (Pedro Sánchez);
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Actress (Tania Mercader);
- Best Music (Francesco Tresca).
This is a special day, because my 'Lion' reaches 'The Eve', which is the most awarded horror short film in history.
Congratulations!!!

Goodbye to Bruno Ganz

I'm shocked to hear the passing of the great Bruno Ganz!
I cannot believe it! I tell you one thing: it was very likely he would have been part of the cast of my new movie... We were so close, but I didn't have time to meet you in person!
R.I.P. Master!

'Lion': Official Selection #152 in Los Angeles, California (US)

'Lion' goes back to Hollywood! Tonight I'm extremely proud to announce that my short film is an official selection at "The Los Angeles Spotlight Film Festival" (US).
Winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': ️Official Selection #151 in Eberndorf (Austria)

This evening I'm thrilled to say that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Golden Diana Awards" of Eberndorf (Austria).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #40 in Ela Township, Illinois (US)

"For a short film, it was packed with suspense that left me on the edge of my seat until the very end".
This evening I'm happy to invite you to read the new great review of 'Lion', written by Taylor Colaric, that has come out on the "CryptTeaze" website (click here).
Many thanks!!!

'Lion': Official Selection #150 in Milan (Italy)

Today I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' is an official selection at the "Milan Online Film Festival" of Milan (Italy).
The winners will be revealed soon.
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #39 in Fuellerton, California (US)

"From a technical level, LION stands strong".
Today I'm pleased to invite you to read the new great review of 'Lion', written by Nate Stephenson, that has come out on the famous "HorrorBuzz" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

Working as AD in a new Spanish feature film

Leaving for Cadiz right now! This time I'll be one of the Assistant Directors in a Spanish production of which I can't reveal nothing yet. Even if I'm not the Director, it's always nice to go back to work in a film...
Go ahead!!!

'Lion': Awards #242-245 in Los Angeles, California (US)

Tonight I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 4 new awards at the "Silver Lake Picture Film Festival" of Los Angeles, California (US):
- Best Director;
- Best Screenplay;
- Best VFX (Luca Visual FX);
- Best Poster (Manuel Espinosa).
Congratulations!!!

'Lion': Review #38 in Milan (Italy)

"A product like that is really a reason for Italian pride".
'Lion' goes back to Milan! Today I'm pleased to show you the new great review of my short film, written by Marco Filipazzi, that has come out on the "Silenzio in Sala" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion': Awards #236 - 241 in London (England)

This evening I'm very proud to announce that 'Lion' has won 6 new awards at the "Hidden Shorts Awards" of London (England):
- Best Short Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Actor (Michael Segal);
- Best Soundtrack (Francesco Tresca);
- Best Poster (Manuel Espinosa);
- Audience Award.
Congratulations!!!