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Alex Méndez Giner

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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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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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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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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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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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Alex Mendez Giner

Sep 27, 2017

"It Rains" returns to China

Seven years ago "It Rains" was screened at the World Exposition 2010 in Shanghai (EXPO Shanghai 2010) this time it will be screened at the Museum of Visual Art in Beijing as part of the collective exhibition titled "Intangible Expedition" to be held from September 23rd to 30th. The exhibition, curated by Lijun Sun, Jun Zhang, Fan Hong and Rebecca Ruige Xu, aims to construct a cultural platform to promote dialogue, exchange ideas and cultivate collaboration. The Museum of Visu

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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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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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The Book of Judith at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival

Alex Mendez Giner

Jul 4, 2017

The Book of Judith at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival

The Book of Judith will be screened against the backdrop of the magnificent Niagara Falls at the 12th edition of the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival. The BNFF is a World-Wide International Film Festival & Market, open to the public, filmmakers, and entertainment professionals. The BNFF is committed to providing opportunities to filmmakers and all others in bringing film productions from around the world to the beautiful landscape of Western New York. The festival will take pl

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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 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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CENTRIPETAL at Miami Short Film Festival Retrospective "Focus on Venezuela"

Alex Mendez Giner

Oct 26, 2016

CENTRIPETAL at Miami Short Film Festival Retrospective "Focus on Venezuela"

On Wednesday October 26th the Miami Short Film Festival will be showing CENTRIPETAL as part of a Venezuelan cinema retrospective at the Cinépolis Theaters in Miami. "Focus on Venezuela" will screen 8 Venezuelan short films ranging from animation, to narrative, to experimental. Centripetal was shown at the 10th Miami Short Film Festival and was awarded the Audience’s Choice Award at the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival. Visit the Miami Short Film Festival for tickets

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"It Rains" (Llueve) returns to the screen at Centro Cultural Chacao

Alex Mendez Giner

Sep 29, 2016

"It Rains" (Llueve) returns to the screen at Centro Cultural Chacao

Last September 21st "It Rains" (Llueve) returned to the screen on a Venezuelan short film retrospective called "Universo en Cortos" (Universe in Short) organized by the Venezuelan Escuela Nacional de Cine ENC @ENCVenezuela (Venezuelan National Film School) with the support of Centro Cultural Chacao @CCulturalChacao (Chacao Cultural Center). The event was organized by Leandro Navarro, Production Coordinator at ENC and moderated by the renown film critic Pablo Gamba. #llueve #I

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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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