Outplay Films has taken on Ventana Sur Primer Corte winner “Leon,” a relationship drama directed by Andrea Nachon and Papu Curotto, for international sales. It will also handle distribution in France.
In this Argentine story, Julia’s girlfriend, Barbie, has died leaving her fighting to keep their restaurant afloat and battle for custody of Barbie’s son, whom they raised together, with the son’s father.
“In addition to the love for her partner lost, there is the love for the family and the life they built together, so she fights to recompose herself and recover that life that seemed lost,” the synopsis says.
Produced by Argentina’s Hain Cine, the film is directed by Nachón and Curroto, the writer and director of “Esteros,” which won a Special Jury Prize and Audience Award at Brazil’s Gramado Festival.
Screening early at last week’s Ventana Sur in its Primer Corte pix-in-post showcase,...
In this Argentine story, Julia’s girlfriend, Barbie, has died leaving her fighting to keep their restaurant afloat and battle for custody of Barbie’s son, whom they raised together, with the son’s father.
“In addition to the love for her partner lost, there is the love for the family and the life they built together, so she fights to recompose herself and recover that life that seemed lost,” the synopsis says.
Produced by Argentina’s Hain Cine, the film is directed by Nachón and Curroto, the writer and director of “Esteros,” which won a Special Jury Prize and Audience Award at Brazil’s Gramado Festival.
Screening early at last week’s Ventana Sur in its Primer Corte pix-in-post showcase,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Liza Foreman
- Variety Film + TV
Co-director Jérôme Paillard says market ”exceeded our expectations, especially regarding the quality of the projects proposed in the different sections”.
Horror When Evil Lurks, drama León – both from Argentina – and fantasy drama Almamula, a co-production between Argentina, Italy and France, were among the winners as Ventana Sur came to a close on Friday in Buenos Aires.
The prizes come with development and/or completion funds, or attendance at partner events, underscoring Ventana Sur’s reputation as a critical support platform for Latin American content.
Demian Rugna’s Blood Window Screenings Award winner When Evil Lurks, the first Spanish-language production for...
Horror When Evil Lurks, drama León – both from Argentina – and fantasy drama Almamula, a co-production between Argentina, Italy and France, were among the winners as Ventana Sur came to a close on Friday in Buenos Aires.
The prizes come with development and/or completion funds, or attendance at partner events, underscoring Ventana Sur’s reputation as a critical support platform for Latin American content.
Demian Rugna’s Blood Window Screenings Award winner When Evil Lurks, the first Spanish-language production for...
- 12/3/2022
- by Emilio Mayorga
- ScreenDaily
Spanish Screenings on Tour, video games section among anticipated highlights.
Ventana Sur organisers anticipate a record number of participants to descend on Buenos Aires for the in-person return of Latin America’s leading audiovisual market running November 28–December 2.
This year’s edition is loaded with animation and genre, a profusion of works in progress as well as video game projects and the arrival of Spanish Screenings On Tour.
Ventana Sur is heading towards a record attendance this year as organisers said more than 2,500 participants including 400 from Europe, 100 from North America and 400 from Latin America (excluding Argentina) have registered so far.
Ventana Sur organisers anticipate a record number of participants to descend on Buenos Aires for the in-person return of Latin America’s leading audiovisual market running November 28–December 2.
This year’s edition is loaded with animation and genre, a profusion of works in progress as well as video game projects and the arrival of Spanish Screenings On Tour.
Ventana Sur is heading towards a record attendance this year as organisers said more than 2,500 participants including 400 from Europe, 100 from North America and 400 from Latin America (excluding Argentina) have registered so far.
- 11/27/2022
- by Emilio Mayorga
- ScreenDaily
Mexico’s “All the Fires” and “We Shall Not Be Moved” and Chile’s “Sariri” look like buzz titles at this year’s Ventana Sur Primer Corte and Copia Final, the biggest single industry draws at Ventana Sur, which is both Latin America’s most important movie market and a springboard for selection at at Sundance, Berlin and Cannes.
Backed by the Cannes Film Market and Festival and Argentina’s Incaa film agency, Primer Corte and Copia Final unspool over Nov. 28-Dec. 2 in Buenos Aires.
Of best known titles, Copia Final features “Malta,” a troubled young woman’s drama and second feature from Colombia’s Natalia Santa whose debut, “The Dragon Defence,” played Cannes 2017 Directors’ Fortnight.
Argentine Juan Sebastian Torales’ “Almamula” was a 2019 San Sebastian Forum winner.
The main takeaway from this year’s double section pix-in-post lineup, however, is that Latin America’s spectacular surge in new directorial talent shows no signs of abating.
Backed by the Cannes Film Market and Festival and Argentina’s Incaa film agency, Primer Corte and Copia Final unspool over Nov. 28-Dec. 2 in Buenos Aires.
Of best known titles, Copia Final features “Malta,” a troubled young woman’s drama and second feature from Colombia’s Natalia Santa whose debut, “The Dragon Defence,” played Cannes 2017 Directors’ Fortnight.
Argentine Juan Sebastian Torales’ “Almamula” was a 2019 San Sebastian Forum winner.
The main takeaway from this year’s double section pix-in-post lineup, however, is that Latin America’s spectacular surge in new directorial talent shows no signs of abating.
- 11/2/2022
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Twelve projects have been selected for the two work-in-progress sections.
Organised by Argentina’s national film body Incaa and the Cannes Marché du Film, Latin America’s premiere film market Ventana Sur has announced 12 works-in-progress for this year’s edition (November 28-December 2).
The market’s post-production competition Primer Corte contains three Mexican titles: Goodbye Love from director Indra Villaseñor, about a deported immigrant torn between a drug lord and a peaceful life; Manuela Irene’s summer-set coming-of-age tale Xibalba Monster; and Mexico-Peru co-production The Innocents, a story of sex, rock music and the end of innocence from Germán Tejada, a...
Organised by Argentina’s national film body Incaa and the Cannes Marché du Film, Latin America’s premiere film market Ventana Sur has announced 12 works-in-progress for this year’s edition (November 28-December 2).
The market’s post-production competition Primer Corte contains three Mexican titles: Goodbye Love from director Indra Villaseñor, about a deported immigrant torn between a drug lord and a peaceful life; Manuela Irene’s summer-set coming-of-age tale Xibalba Monster; and Mexico-Peru co-production The Innocents, a story of sex, rock music and the end of innocence from Germán Tejada, a...
- 11/2/2022
- by Emilio Mayorga
- ScreenDaily
A familiar tale unfolds with uncommon lyricism in Argentine filmmaker Papu Curotto's debut feature about two men's years-long relationship. Many other films have explored the theme of a central character learning to accept his sexuality after years of self-repression, but Esteros stands out for its uncommon restraint and sensitivity.
The story revolves around childhood friends Matias (Joaquin Parada) and Jeronimo (Blas Finardi Niz), who spend their summers enjoying typical boyhood pursuits on the farm owned by Jeronimo's family. Their relationship begins to take on a new, physical dimension during their adolescence, but is cut short when Matias' father accepts...
The story revolves around childhood friends Matias (Joaquin Parada) and Jeronimo (Blas Finardi Niz), who spend their summers enjoying typical boyhood pursuits on the farm owned by Jeronimo's family. Their relationship begins to take on a new, physical dimension during their adolescence, but is cut short when Matias' father accepts...
- 11/23/2016
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Over the last handful of years, Lgbt filmmakers telling specifically Lgbt stories have increased exponentially. Along with film festivals like La’s Outfest and Toronto’s Inside Out Lgbt Film Festival, the Lgbt experience is being given new voice not only here in the states or North America specifically, but throughout the world as a whole.
An example of this? From Argentina comes the debut film from director Papu Curotto, entitled Esteros. Following a run at both of the above-mentioned film festivals as well as various others, the film is arriving in theaters on November 18, and is a delightfully low key Argentinian drama.
A relatively classical tale in its broad strokes, the film tells the story of Matias and Jeronimo, two long-time best friends who have seemingly become estranged over the years following childhood. Seen in flashbacks interspersed throughout the film, we watch as the young Matias and Jeronimo go...
An example of this? From Argentina comes the debut film from director Papu Curotto, entitled Esteros. Following a run at both of the above-mentioned film festivals as well as various others, the film is arriving in theaters on November 18, and is a delightfully low key Argentinian drama.
A relatively classical tale in its broad strokes, the film tells the story of Matias and Jeronimo, two long-time best friends who have seemingly become estranged over the years following childhood. Seen in flashbacks interspersed throughout the film, we watch as the young Matias and Jeronimo go...
- 11/19/2016
- by Joshua Brunsting
- CriterionCast
Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” is garnering awards buzz and praise from the industry’s most respected critics, but if that film came out 10 years ago, the gay coming-of-age story could have counted on a more specific foundation: The Lgbt film festival circuit. San Francisco’s Frameline, Los Angeles’ Outfest, and New York’s NewFest were once the go-to market for queer filmmakers and films, but once they break out, many directors with enough clout can easily graduate to a bigger arena.
Lgbt filmmakers rarely face the stigma that once limited opportunities, but for the emerging and mid-career filmmaker, as well as foreign filmmakers looking to break into international markets, queer film festivals remain a vital opportunity to get their work in front of an often adoring audience. At a time when gay identity has yet to truly permeate Hollywood filmmaking, that support system is more vital than ever.
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Lgbt filmmakers rarely face the stigma that once limited opportunities, but for the emerging and mid-career filmmaker, as well as foreign filmmakers looking to break into international markets, queer film festivals remain a vital opportunity to get their work in front of an often adoring audience. At a time when gay identity has yet to truly permeate Hollywood filmmaking, that support system is more vital than ever.
Read More: Outfest...
- 10/25/2016
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Plus: Distribbber.com, Abramorama team up; and more…
The Last King Of Scotland producer Andrea Calderwood will deliver the opening keynote at the Strategic Partners market in Halifax, Canada, next month.
Calderwood, of Potboiler Productions, most recently produced Trespass Against Us starring Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson, set to screen in Toronto and Strategic Partners’ sister event the Atlantic Film Festival.
Other keynote speakers include Marc Hustvedt, the founder and CEO of Peter Chernin-backed Supergravity Pictures, as well as Scandinavian TV producers Liselott Forsman and Lars Hermann.
“The programme this year is dynamic, progressive, and mindful of the issues and opportunities facing producers across the globe,” said programme manager Laura Mackenzie.
“Our speakers are able to provide a unique perspective because of their background and experience, but they are living and breathing the very same challenges facing producers daily.”
Strategic Partners runs from September 15-17. For the full line-up of panels and events click here.
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The Last King Of Scotland producer Andrea Calderwood will deliver the opening keynote at the Strategic Partners market in Halifax, Canada, next month.
Calderwood, of Potboiler Productions, most recently produced Trespass Against Us starring Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson, set to screen in Toronto and Strategic Partners’ sister event the Atlantic Film Festival.
Other keynote speakers include Marc Hustvedt, the founder and CEO of Peter Chernin-backed Supergravity Pictures, as well as Scandinavian TV producers Liselott Forsman and Lars Hermann.
“The programme this year is dynamic, progressive, and mindful of the issues and opportunities facing producers across the globe,” said programme manager Laura Mackenzie.
“Our speakers are able to provide a unique perspective because of their background and experience, but they are living and breathing the very same challenges facing producers daily.”
Strategic Partners runs from September 15-17. For the full line-up of panels and events click here.
GoDigital...
- 8/30/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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