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Alex Méndez Giner

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Alex Mendez Giner

Jan 21, 2019

TV Interview with Jorge Roig

On January 13th, I had the pleasure to be Jorge Roig's guest in his TV show C de Cine. We talked about my short film Writer's Block, awarded "Best Fiction Short Film" at FICAUTOR, and my upcoming film project. Jorge is indeed a wonderful host, his questions are always relevant and on point. You can watch the interview (in Spanish) below. #AlexMendezGiner #JorgeRoig #CdeCine #Globovision #WritersBlock #FICAUTOR

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Radio Interview with Humberto Sánchez Amaya in "El Miope en Radio"

Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 18, 2018

Radio Interview with Humberto Sánchez Amaya in "El Miope en Radio"

Recently I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Humberto Sánchez Amaya in his radio show El Miope en Radio via http://humanoderecho.com/ Check the interview below. #AlexMendezGiner #WritersBlock #ElMiopeenRadio #HumanoDerecho #HumbertoSanchezAmaya

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Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 15, 2018

The Dark Side of Creation

Last December 11th newspaper El Universal published a wonderful interview on my recent film work Writer's Block. Written by expert arts and entertainment journalist Juan Antonio González, the text presents my key ideas on the film. Read the text below or check it here. (Spanish) #WritersBlock #AlexMendezGiner #JuanAntonioGonzalez #ElUniversal #Interview

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Writer's Block featured in Venezuelan Newspaper El Nacional

Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 7, 2018

Writer's Block featured in Venezuelan Newspaper El Nacional

On December 4, Venezuelan newspaper El Nacional published a wonderful article on my shortfilm Writer's Block. The text, brilliantly written by Isaac González Mendoza, grasped the essence of the piece behind its horror facade. Read the article below or check it at El Nacional here. #AlexMendezGiner #ElNacional #IssacGonzalezMendoza #SandySiquier #WritersBlock

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Radio Interview with Viviana Gibelli in "Lo Mejor de Todo" Radio Show, Onda 107.9FM Caracas

Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 7, 2018

Radio Interview with Viviana Gibelli in "Lo Mejor de Todo" Radio Show, Onda 107.9FM Caracas

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to be interviewed by the extraordinary Viviana Gibelli in her radio show Lo Mejor de Todo. We talked about Writer's Block and my future film projects. Viviana has the ability to make you feel at home even on a phone interview, calling from far, far away. Check the interview below (Spanish) #AlexMendezGiner #VivianaGibelli #WritersBlock #RadioInterview #Onda1079FM

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Radio Interview with Hernán Rodríguez in Directv Radio Show, 1300AM Center Caracas

Alex Mendez Giner

Dec 4, 2018

Radio Interview with Hernán Rodríguez in Directv Radio Show, 1300AM Center Caracas

Today, I had the pleasure to be with radio host Hernán Rodríguez in his show DIRECTV Radio, broadcast by 1300AM Center in Caracas and Directv Channel 979 to Latin America. Hernán allowed me to discuss my work and comment on future projects. Listen the interview below (Spanish). #DirectvRadio #AlexMendezGiner #SandySiquier #WritersBlock

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Writer's Block featured in Venezuelan Newspaper Últimas Noticias

Alex Mendez Giner

Nov 30, 2018

Writer's Block featured in Venezuelan Newspaper Últimas Noticias

Yesterday, Venezuelan Newspaper Últimas Noticias mentioned the recent success of Writer's Block in the Author's International Film Festival in Guadalajara, Mexico. Check the text below. #AlexMendezGiner #WritersBlock #ÚltimasNoticias

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

Alex Mendez Giner

Nov 19, 2018

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

On November 19th at 5:30pm, Writer's Block will screen as part of the Official Selection of the New York State International Film Festival in Albany, NY. Created to celebrate filmmaking art in the heart of New York state. The festival strives to connect local and international filmmakers with an audience eager to watch great independent films. The film will screen at “THE LINDA” WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio. Tickets at the door. #OfficialSelection #Albany #NewYorkStateIntern

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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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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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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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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 in Chile at 14th Talca International Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Mar 28, 2018

Writer's Block in Chile at 14th Talca International Film Festival

Writer's Block has been selected for the "Horror & Science Fiction Film" competitive section at the Talca International Film Festival in the city of Talca, Chile. With 14th years of history, FICTalca is one of the major short film and feature length film festivals in Chile, and aims to offer a selection of the best independent, innovative and experimental films from around the world. The festival will take place from April 10 to April 14, 2018. #Chile #FICTalca #FestivalInte

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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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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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