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Alex Méndez Giner

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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 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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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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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 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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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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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

Jul 10, 2017

Music+Sound Awards London 2017

The Book of Judith was selected as a finalist in Best Sound Design - Short Film category at the Music+Sound Awards London 2017. The Music and Sound Design of The Book of Judith was brilliantly created by Javier Weyler and his team at the Breaking Waves Creative Sound Agency in London and the original score was mastered by Dick Beetham at 360 Mastering, UK. The Music+Sound Awards are the world’s first and only global awards programme to recognize and celebrate the indispensab

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The Book of Judith at the 19th Eskisehir International Film Festival in Turkey

Alex Mendez Giner

Apr 26, 2017

The Book of Judith at the 19th Eskisehir International Film Festival in Turkey

Nineteen years ago the Communications School of the Anadolu University in Eskisehir, Turkey started an international film screening event called "Cinema Days" with the idea to contribute to the development of cinema culture in Turkey. The extraordinary success of this experience opened the path to the creation of the Eskisehir International Film Festival @eskisehirfilmfest . With more than 70 features and 100 shorts screened, the festival intends to explore unfamiliar movie

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Alex Mendez Giner

Feb 9, 2017

The Book of Judith in Bucharest

The Book of Judith is Official Selection at "SHORT to the Point" in Bucharest and it will be touring over 7 cities in Romania. With monthly screenings across the country, "SHORT to the Point" aims to bring short films to a broader audience, by screening in unconventional places. Since 2009 the festival has grown to become an international network of distribution, broadcast and promotion for short films that creates new opportunities for filmmakers around the globe. #TheBooko

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Alex Mendez Giner

Jan 28, 2017

Writer's Block Is in the Can

After a long time in the back burner, Writer's Block is finally shot. The film is intended to be a genre exploration of the fantastic and uncanny. The production was completed on location at Fayetteville, NY and had the extraordinary performance of Sandy Siquier in the lead role. This film wouldn't be possible without the help of our hard working production crew and the amazing work of jewerly and sculpture artist Marilyn Koch. More news coming soon. #Film #Postproduction #

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The Book of Judith Premieres in Venezuela

Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 21, 2016

The Book of Judith Premieres in Venezuela

This past December 14th The Book of Judith premiered at Centro Cultural Chacao @CCulturalChacao in Caracas, Venezuela thanks to the Venezuelan Escuela Nacional de Cine ENC @ENCVenezuela (Venezuelan National Film School) and Leandro Navarro, Production Coordinator at ENC. After the film there was a brief Q&A moderated by renown film critic Pablo Gamba. Here a review of the event by film critic Abraham Salazar. #TheBookOfJudith #FilmPremiere #ENCVenezuela #CCulturalChacao #Scre

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Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 7, 2016

The Book of Judith in Athens

The Book of Judith is Official Selection and opening film at the International Video Poetry Festival in Athens, Greece. The festival is organized by The +Institute [for Experimental Arts] a platform of creative expression and research committed to exist as an open meeting point for poets, directors, actors, photographers and researchers. The Institute places itself in the wide social body beyond the dominant commercialized cultural structures and their limitations. Learn more

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Alex Mendez Giner

Nov 2, 2016

The Book of Judith at UCAB

Yesterday, I had the great opportunity to screen "The Book of Judith" at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela. The event was hosted by the Mass Communication School and kindly organized by Prof. Elisa Martinez, Director of the Audiovisual Department and Prof. Aurimar Alonzo, Audiovisual Production Coordinator. The presentation and Q&A via Skype did not prevent students from having a great and active participation. Thank you for the support. #lacatolica #de

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Artist Talk and Workshop in Vientiane, Laos

Alex Mendez Giner

Oct 2, 2016

Artist Talk and Workshop in Vientiane, Laos

Last week I had the opportunity to visit the National University of Laos in Vientiane, thanks to the kind invitation of Prof. Young-Ran Kim, World Friends Advisor for KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) and the Department of Language and Mass Communication. It was an extraordinary week devoted to strengthening Cinematography and Scriptwriting skills of young Laotian filmmakers . During my Artist Talk, I screened my most recent works including "The Book of Judith,

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The Book of Judith at 4th Venezuelan Film Festival in New York

Alex Mendez Giner

Sep 11, 2016

The Book of Judith at 4th Venezuelan Film Festival in New York

#TheBookOfJudith #Official Selection at 4th Venezuelan Film Festival in New York. #VEFFNY16 celebrates the rich and diverse Venezuelan culture and honor those Venezuelans who have struggled and continue to struggle every day inside and outside Venezuela. Thanks to @ireneyibirin for her great work and support at #VEFFNY to @nyscouncilonthearts @whiskeyfilms #JuanBernardoGonzalez @paolax for your support, to @sandysiquier @jameslee7 @katya.martin and #KathleenBaum for their ext

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The Book of Judith at 10th Buffalo International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Sep 1, 2016

The Book of Judith at 10th Buffalo International Film Festival

#TheBookOfJudith #OfficialSelection at Buffalo International Film Festival #BIFFX #BIFF2016 Proud to be part of a festival that champions films that push the limits of independent cinema. BIFF is committed to amplifying diverse voices and exhibiting cutting- edge programming in narrative, documentary and experimental film. Thanks to @nyscouncilonthearts @su_vpa @whiskeyfilms #JuanBernardoGonzalez @paolax for your support, to @sandysiquier @jameslee7 @katya.martin and #Kathlee

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