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WINNER. Writer's Block Wins Best Fiction Short Film at Author's International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Nov 4, 2018

WINNER. Writer's Block Wins Best Fiction Short Film at Author's International Film Festival

From November 16 through November 21, the beautiful city of Guadalajara will celebrate the power of independent cinema at the 2018 Author's International Film Festival (FIC AUTOR) in Mexico. For this edition Writer's Block has been recognized with the Best Fiction Short Film Award. Interested in unique and artistic films, FIC AUTOR screens works that exceed the limits of traditional storytelling and reveal the director's creative vision. The film will screen at the prestigio

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Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! Writer's Block Official Selection at 18th KIFF

Alex Mendez Giner

Oct 12, 2018

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! Writer's Block Official Selection at 18th KIFF

Today starts the 18th edition of the Kansas International Film Festival, and Writer's Block is part of the celebration. From October 12th until October 18th the Glenwood Arts Theater at Overland Park becomes a magnet for the best independent films from around the world. Dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of independent film, the Kansas International Film Festival showcases the art and power of storytelling worldwide and gather communities to share diverse cultures,

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Writer's Block Official Selection at Buffalo International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Oct 2, 2018

Writer's Block Official Selection at Buffalo International Film Festival

For 12 years the Buffalo International Film Festival has been championing regional, national and international films that push the limits of independent cinema. This year Writer's Block has been chosen as part of the festival's official selection and will screen in the BIFF Shorts: New York States program Saturday, October 6 at 9:00pm at the historical Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center in Buffalo, NY. Get tickets here. #WritersBlock #OfficialSelection #BIFF #Buffalo #NY #Buff

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Writer's Block Official Selection at Charlotte Film Festival in North Carolina

Alex Mendez Giner

Sep 19, 2018

Writer's Block Official Selection at Charlotte Film Festival in North Carolina

On September 28th at 9:25pm, Writer's Block will screen as part of the Official Selection of the 10th Charlotte Film Festival. Consistent to its "Discover Different" mission since 2006, the festival has evolved over the years into a high-quality festival experience that provides both established and emerging filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their works to industry peers and avid enthusiasts of independent film. Don't miss this opportunity, get tickets here. #OfficialSel

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Special Presentation and Cinematography Workshop at Twin Tiers International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Sep 8, 2018

Special Presentation and Cinematography Workshop at Twin Tiers International Film Festival

On September 7th I had the opportunity to screen Writer's Block on a special presentation of the Twin Tiers International Film Festival thanks to the kind invitation of Festival Director, Christopher Pike. After the screening, we had a Cinematography Workshop on critical aspects of filmmaking and essential photographic parameters such as Sensitivity, Latitude, Granularity/Noise and Depth of Field. The Twin Tiers International Film Festival is dedicated to finding, promoting a

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Alex Mendez Giner

Aug 6, 2018

Deep Night in August

The dark of night can be deep but the night may only be dark... not so much at Concorto's Deep Night Midnight Screenings. From August 18 to 25 Pontenure, Italy becomes the home of the 17th Concorto International Film Festival. In the beautiful setting of Parco Raggio's greenhouse, the festival will screen a selection of 12 of the most extreme, strange and particular short films of the year, including Writer's Block. In the words of the program curator Rael Montecucco, Deep Ni

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Writer's Block Official Selection at Hamilton International Film Festival in New York

Alex Mendez Giner

Jul 10, 2018

Writer's Block Official Selection at Hamilton International Film Festival in New York

On Saturday July 28th at 7:00pm Writer's Block will be screened on the Hamilton Movie Theater as part of the Official Selection of the 10th Hamilton International Film Festival. Located in the beautiful Chenango Valley region of Central New York, the festival presents an incredible opportunity to network and exchange ideas while experiencing some of the most beautiful vistas in North America. #HamiltonInternationalFilmFestival #AlexMendezGiner #SandySiquier #CentralNewYork #F

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Writer's Block Official Selection at Atlanta Underground Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Jul 2, 2018

Writer's Block Official Selection at Atlanta Underground Film Festival

For 15th years the Atlanta Underground Film Festival (AUFF) has served as a forum where independent filmmakers thrive outside the mainstream arena. AUFF exposes and promotes creative artists who work outside the system to create movies that break the boundaries of film and video. This year Writer's Block has been chosen as part of the festival's official selection and will be screened in the Horror Program Thursday July 19th at 9:20pm at the Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta,

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Reggio Film Festival Special Screening Session

Alex Mendez Giner

Jun 23, 2018

Reggio Film Festival Special Screening Session

On Thursday June 21st, Writer's Block was screened in a special session of the Reggio Film Festival at the invitation of its Artistic Director, Alessandro Scillitani. The screening also included the short film House Unbound by Donato Rossi (also Writer's Block Production Manager) and Owen Shapiro's short film One Block at a Time. Founded in the city of Reggio Emilia, Italy in 2001, the festival has been able to foster a strong and rich film culture in the historical region

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Summer starts in Paphos. Writer's Block Official Selection at Cyprus International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Jun 6, 2018

Summer starts in Paphos. Writer's Block Official Selection at Cyprus International Film Festival

Between June 23rd and July 1st the Mediterranean city of Paphos will host the 14th edition of the Cyprus International Film Festival "Golden Aphrodite" and Writer's Block has been selected to participate in the festival as part of the official selection. Dedicated to promoting and supporting independent film and filmmakers that embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision, the festival has become the biggest cinema event in the region. #Cyprus #Paphos #WritersBlock #

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Writer's Block Available at the Cannes Short Film Corner

Alex Mendez Giner

May 11, 2018

Writer's Block Available at the Cannes Short Film Corner

Between May 8-19, filmmakers, producers, agents, actors, moviegoers and everyone related to the film scene have their eyes on the renowned Cannes Film Festival. This year Writer's Block is available for interested parties at the exciting Cannes Short Film Corner 2018. Organized by the Cannes Film Festival, the Short Film Corner is the essential meeting place for professionals from all over the world. The Short Film Corner is designed to build bridges between the worlds of sho

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Rolling Start in Indianapolis! Writer's Block Official Selection at Indy Film Fest

Alex Mendez Giner

Apr 8, 2018

Rolling Start in Indianapolis! Writer's Block Official Selection at Indy Film Fest

Dedicated to fostering new talent and helping filmmakers connect with the global industry, the 15th edition of the Indy Film Fest will take place from April 26th to May 6th at the Newfields: Indianapolis Museum of Art. Writer's Block will screen in the World Cinema Shorts section, program 11 on Sunday April 29th at 11:00am and Thursday May 3rd at 5:15pm at the Indy Film Salon, Newfields. More info on the festival here. #IndyFilmFest #Indianapolis #FilmFestival #WritersBlock #

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Writer's Block Official Selection at Arizona International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Apr 1, 2018

Writer's Block Official Selection at Arizona International Film Festival

The 27th Arizona International Film Festival, the longest running and largest film festival in Arizona, has selected Writer's Block to screen as part of its official selection. With a staff that champions independent filmmaking, the Arizona International Film Festival is a venue for independent filmmakers in search of an independent audience. Since 1990, the Arizona International Film Festival has screened over 2700 films from 90 countries positioning itself as a true advocat

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Writer's Block East Coast Premiere at D.C. Independent Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Feb 3, 2018

Writer's Block East Coast Premiere at D.C. Independent Film Festival

Writer's Block is Official Selection at the D.C. Independent Film Festival (DCIFF.) The film will screen on Saturday February 17th as part of the "Chills and Thrills Late Night Shorts" program. DCIFF is the oldest independent film festival in Washington, DC with a 19 years track record. This volunteer-run film festival will present a cutting edge selection of features, animation, experimental, shorts and documentaries from around the world. The screening will be at the Naval

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The Book of Judith wins the Grand Prize at the Snowtown Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Feb 1, 2018

The Book of Judith wins the Grand Prize at the Snowtown Film Festival

On Satuday January 27th, my short film The Book of Judith won the Grand Prize at the Snowtown Film Festival in beautiful Watertown, NY. I want to express my deepest gratitude to Marc Knapp, President of the Festival, Jason Maurer, Vice President and to Terry Brennen, Kylie Peck and all the board members. The Book of Judith continues a long tradition of more than 110 paintings and sculptures of “Judith Beheading Holofernes.” In the mythological story, the beautiful widow Judit

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Writer's Block featured in Produ's website news

Alex Mendez Giner

Jan 15, 2018

Writer's Block featured in Produ's website news

On Wednesday, January 10th, Writer's Block was featured in PRODU, the leading content provider for the Spanish Television, Advertising and Technology professionals in Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Hispanic market, in regards with its premiere at the Irvine International Film Festival in California. PRODU, thank you very much for your support! Check the complete article here. #WritersBlock #Postproduction #PRODU #WhiskeyFilms #WhiskeyCo #AlexMendezGiner #SandySiquier #Fil

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Writer's Block Premieres in California at the Irvine International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Jan 9, 2018

Writer's Block Premieres in California at the Irvine International Film Festival

2018 is here and my new short film Writer's Block is ready to be premiered. From January 25th through the 31st the sun-dappled City of Irvine, CA will host the Irvine International Film Festival 2018. With major film distributors and Academy Award-winning judges the festival has grown to become a thrilling place to swap perspectives, merge ideas and engage in eye-opening debates. Writer's Block will screen on Block One at the Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas on Wednesday Ja

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GLUE and The Book of Judith get bundled up for the Snowtown Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 19, 2017

GLUE and The Book of Judith get bundled up for the Snowtown Film Festival

Winter is here just in time for the Snowtown Film Festival. On Saturday January 27th, 2018 my short films The Book of Judith and GLUE will be showcased as a finalists in historic downtown Watertown, NY. The Book of Judith will be screened as part of the"Ice Block" in the main screen at 2:15pm and then again at 6:30pm. GLUE will be screened in the "Brain Freeze Block" at 4:45 on the second screen. Both screens are located in the Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington St

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Alex Mendez Giner

Nov 18, 2017

This Is Not Hollywood

It seems that in its 10th anniversary my short film It Rains (LLUEVE) is coming stronger than ever. After a screening at the Museum of Visual Art in Beijing last September, and thanks to the kind invitation of Alessia Cecchet, yesterday November 17th, It Rains was shown at the University of California, Santa Cruz in the "This Is Not Hollywood" International Short Film Screening. The show, was sponsored by the Department of Film and Digital Media in collaboration with the Int

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Alex Mendez Giner

Oct 19, 2017

Writer's Block

Three months and five countries made possible the detailed post-production and visual effects of my new short film "Writer's Block" (trailer here) with the talented Sandy Siquier in the leading role. José Luis Abrego was responsible for the outstanding editing job. The VFX were executed and finalized by Whiskey Films (Mexico) thanks to the support of Juan Bernardo González, Executive Producer. The VFX producer was Germán Sánchez with exceptional Matías Mastrogiano leading t

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