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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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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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The Book of Judith Official Selection at FICAUTOR in Mexico

Alex Mendez Giner

Oct 4, 2017

The Book of Judith Official Selection at FICAUTOR in Mexico

From November 10th to 18th, The Book of Judith will screen at the Author's International Film Festival FICAUTOR 2017 in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico. FICAUTOR International Film Festival is devoted to the exhibition of unique films that exceed the limits of traditional storytelling. The film will be shown at the monumental Cineforo Universidad, the most prestigious cinema theater in the city. #TheBookOfJudith #TheBookofJudith #Guadalajara #Jalisco #AlexMendezGiner #ShortFilm

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Starters: assaggi d'arte and a few words about Venezuela's civil unrest.

Alex Mendez Giner

Jul 5, 2017

Starters: assaggi d'arte and a few words about Venezuela's civil unrest.

On Thursday July 6th, I had the honor to screen and discuss my work at the monumental Santa Maria Della Scala Museum in Siena, Italy thanks to the kind invitation of Siena Art Institute's Prof. Miriam Grottanelli and the generosity of my friend Donato Rossi. Santa Maria Della Scala is one of the largest museums complexes in Italy with frescoes that date back to the 14th century. Alex Méndez Giner al Santa Maria della Scala Giovedì 6 luglio 2017 - ore 18:00 COMPLESSO MUSEA

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GLUE Official Selection at the Hispanic International Film Festival of New Jersey

Alex Mendez Giner

Jun 5, 2017

GLUE Official Selection at the Hispanic International Film Festival of New Jersey

Last Saturday June 3rd GLUE was screened as Official Selection of the Hispanic International Film Festival of New Jersey at the Union City Museum of Art. The Hispanic International Film Festival of New Jersey is dedicated to celebrating the diversity of Hispanic Cinema by showcasing films about or by Hispanic filmmakers. #OfficialSelection #IndieFilm #RyanHopeTravis #SandySiquier #sandysiquier #Filmmaking #Shortfilm #FilmFestival

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GLUE Official Selection at the New Haven International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

May 7, 2017

GLUE Official Selection at the New Haven International Film Festival

The NHIFF is Connecticut Film Festival's big annual event. It is the culmination of a statewide weekly and monthly screenings and series that takes place in a half a dozen theaters, museums and cultural & arts venues throughout the state. This year’s NHIFF line up of more than 100 films is represented by some of the most intriguing and thought provoking film projects of the year. My short film "Glue" had the honor to be exhibited as part of the Comedy Shorts Program last Thu

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GLUE Finalist at the 12th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival, Duluth

Alex Mendez Giner

Mar 19, 2017

GLUE Finalist at the 12th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival, Duluth

Yesterday night, Glue screened as a finalist at the12th Short Shorts Film Festival @duluthplayhouse in Minnesota. With over 100 years old, the Duluth Playhouse is one of the country’s oldest community theatres in the US. #duluthplayhouse #Finalist #OfficialSelection #Glue #sandysiquier #SandySiquier #RyanHopeTravis #comedy #Shortfilm #FilmFestival #Filmmaking

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Alex Mendez Giner

Mar 16, 2017

Good Things/Small Packages

Next Monday, April 24th GLUE will be screened in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Film is Official Selection at the Good Things/Small Packages - A Night of Micro Shorts, an event organized by the Film Society of Little Rock @FilmSocietyLR . The Film Society of Little Rock is a non-profit organization focused on providing innovative and unique programming and events that will engage the hearts and minds of audiences in the City of Little Rock, State of Arkansas, and the surrounding

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Alex Mendez Giner

Mar 13, 2017

Thank you...

I'm profoundly touched by Angélica Rodríguez's @AngelicaNRG article @el_sumario elsumario.com. Thank you for your kind words. Gracias. Full article in Spanish here. #AlexMendezGiner #alexmendezginer #SandySiquier #sandysiquier #Filmmaking #Film

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Guest Speaker at State University of New York in Oswego

Alex Mendez Giner

Feb 22, 2017

Guest Speaker at State University of New York in Oswego

Last Thursday February 16th I had the great opportunity to meet SUNY Oswego Cinema and Screen Studies students to show my film The Book of Judith and discuss location shooting approaches. This event would not be possible without the kind invitation of Prof. Juliet Giglio and the coordination of cinematography Prof. Jake Dodd. Thank you both! More on the event on Medium.com #GuestSpeaker #Filmmaking #ScreenStudies

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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

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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