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  • Winners

2016 AWARD WINNERS

Here is the full list of nominations and winners from the 2016 Marbella International Film Festival.

BEST SHORTER SHORT

The nominations for the best Shorter Short

1. Apartment
2. Little Players
3. Grey

The winner is: Apartment

The Apartment

Country of production: Israel
Language: Hebrew
Year of production: 2015
Director: Yotam Wax
Length of film: 8 mins

Synopsis:

Following his girlfriend breaking up with him, Yotam now needs to take responsibility and find new tenants for the apartment that he and his loved one used to share not long ago. He discovers this isn't an easy task.

Sinopsis:

Tras la ruptura con su novia, Yotam ahora necesita encontrar un nuevo inquilino para el apartamento que anteriormente el compartía con su amada no hace mucho tiempo. Pero descubre que es una tarea bastante complicada.

BEST SHORT FILM

The nominations for the best Short Film:

1. Daisy
2. Michaela
3. Forget me not

The winner is: Michaela

Michaela

Country of production: Germany
Language: German
Year of production: 2016
Director: Sascha Reimold
Length of film: 14 mins

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Synopsis:

Trapped in a comatose nightmare, young artist Jasmin is forced by her twin sister to face projections of her rapist father to find redemption.

Sinopsis:

Atrapada en una pesadilla comatosa, la joven artista Jasmin es forzada por su hermana gemela a hacer frente a las proyecciones de su padre violador para encontrar la redención.

BEST DOCUMENTARY

The nominations for the best Documentary:

1. Syria: The Legions of Holy War
2. Capturar
3. Australia No Way

The winner is: Capturar

Capturar (The Sofa’s Girlfriend)

Country of production: Spain
Language: Spanish
Year of production: 2016
Director: Fernando Merinero
Length of film: 90 mins

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Synopsis:

Merinero wants to shoot a documentary film about the eventful life of the actress of his first feature film. To this end, he wants to surround himself with some ex girlfriend, ?but it will not be easy, they resist..

Sinopsis:

Merinero quiere rodar un documental sobre la ajetreada vida de la actriz de su primera película. Para ello, quiere rodearse de alguna de sus ex parejas, pero no será fácil ya que se le resisten…

BEST ACTRESS

The nominations for the best Actress:

1. Hattie Gotobed for Daisy
2. Elahhea Shahparast for Freshteh daughter of Ahmad
3. Megan Boone for Family games

The winner is: Hattie Gotobed for Daisy

Daisy

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2016
Director: Nancy Paton
Length of film: 23 mins

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Synopsis:

Daisy depicts the last days of a thirteen-year-old girl Daisy, who suffers from severe Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and by chance meets Stinky aka Peter, a British Iraq war veteran who suffers from drug addiction

Sinopsis:

Daisy representa los últimos días de una niña de 13 años de edad que sufre de Epidermolysis Bullosa y por casualidad conoce a Stinky alias Peter, una veterano británico de la guerra de Iraq que sufre de drogadicciones.

BEST ACTOR

The nominations for the Best Actor:

1. Ray Liotta for Sticky Notes
2. Craig Fairbrass for London Heist
3. Tommy Flanagan for Winter

The winner is: Craig Fairbrass for London Heist

London Heist

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2015
Director: Mark McQueen
Length of film: 100 mins

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Synopsis:

Armed robber and career criminal Jack Cregan seeks to discover the truth behind his father's murder and his stolen heist money and in doing so puts his life in danger. Set around Spain's glamorous Marbella and London's dark underworld, he battles to unravel the mystery and exact brutal revenge on all those responsible while being pursued by gangland criminals and a corrupt police detective. GET READY FOR REVENGE!

Sinopsis:

El criminal Jack Cregan busca descubrir la verdad que hay tras el asesinato de su padre así como del dinero robado poniendo su vida en peligro al hacerlo. Rodada en los alrededores de la glamurosa Marbella y en los bajos fondos londinenses, lucha por desentrañar el misterio y vengarse de todos aquellos responsables mientras es perseguido por una banda de criminales y un policía corrupto. Prepárate para la venganza!

Best Director

The nominations for the Best Director

1. Amanda Sharp for Sticky Notes
2. Julia Vargas for Sealed Cargo
3. Angel Puado Veloso for 9 Bares

The winner is: Julia Vargas for Sealed Cargo

Carga Sellada

Country of production: Bolivia
Language: Spanish
Year of production: 2015
Director: Julia Vargas
Length of film: 107 mins

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Synopsis:

A train with a driver, three policemen and a young clandestine passenger are carrying a cargo that ends up being cursed, seeking their destination by the Bolivian highlands in an unexpected adventure that pits the characters with enraged villagers, with betrayals and disappointment that change the course of their lives and will affect the entire country.

Sinopsis:

Un tren con un conductor, tres policías y un joven pasajero clandestino buscan su destino en las montañas bolivianas en una aventura inesperada que enfrenta a los personajes con los habitantes de las aldeas encolerizados, con traiciones y decepciones que cambian el curso de sus vidas y que afectarán a todo el país.

BEST FEATURE FILM

The nominations for the best Feature Film are:

1. London Heist
2. Golden years
3. The Last Smile

The winner is: Golden Years

Golden Years

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2016
Director: John Miller
Length of film: 100 mins

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Synopsis:

Fate, the financial crisis and a stubborn refusal to accept the injustice of old age have forced retired couple in to life of crime. The plan is simple hit a series of banks and steal back their pension and those of their friends.

Sinopsis:

El destino, la crisis financiera y una obstinada negativa a aceptar la injusticia de la vejez han obligado a una pareja de jubilados a ser delincuentes . El plan es simple, robar una serie de bancos para recuperar de nuevo su pensión y las de sus amigos.
  • Screening & Events Program

Screening & Events

Here you’ll find the screening program for the 11th Marbella International Film Festival and all the important dates that you just won’t want to miss. Please note that the screening times may change at short notice, please refer to this website for any changes in schedules.

You can view the official screening brochure of the 2016 Marbella International Film Festival by clicking here.

Screen One

Wednesday 28th September

15.00-17.00

The Last Smile – USA 87 min
Daisy – UK 23 min

19.00-21.00

Rise of a Foot Soldier II – UK 111 min

21.00-23.00

Sticky Notes – UK 96 min

Thursday 29th September

15.00-17.00

Fereshteh Daughter of Ahmad – Iran 91min

17.00-19.00

Carga Sellada – Spain 107 min

19.00-21.00

Winter – UK 91 min

Friday 30th September

15.00-17.00

When the Sun Rises – China 67 min
Little Players – France 13 min
Amoureuse – USA/France 17 min

17.00-19.00

London Heist (Red Carpet) – UK 100 min

Saturday 1st October

15.00-17.00

Syria The Legions of Holy War – France/UK 52 min
She is Waving From The Train – Bulgaria 30 min
Michaela – Germany 14 min

17.00-19.00

Nine Bares – Spain 92 min
Forget-Me-Nots – Spain 18 min

19.00-21.00

Golden Years (Red Carpet) – UK 100min

Sunday 2nd October

15.00-17.00 The Last Smile – USA 87 min

Daisy UK 23 min

17.00-19.00 Golden Years – UK 100min

19.00-21.00 Rise of a Foot Soldier II – UK 111 min

Screen Two

Wednesday 28th September

15.00-17.00

Family Games – USA 75 min
Final Stop – USA 22min

19.00-21.00

When the Sun Rises – China 67 min
Little Players – France 13 min
Amoureuse – USA/France 17 min

Thursday 29th September

15.00-17.00

Syria The Legions of Holy War – France/UK 52 min
She is Waving From The Train – Bulgaria 30 min
Michaela – Germany 14 min

17.00-19.00

Via Crucis – Belgium 26 min
Australia No Way – France/UK 52 min
Red Peace – Iran 15 min

19.00-21.00

Capturar (The Sofa’s Girlfriend) – Spain 89 min
The Apartment – Israel 9 min

Friday 30th September

15.00-17.00

Nine Bares – Spain 92 min
Forget-Me-Nots – Spain 18 min

17.00-19.00

Carga Sellada – Spain 107 min

Saturday 1st October

15.00-17.00

Fereshteh Daughter of Ahmad – Iran 91min

17.00-19.00

Family Games – USA 75 min
Final Stop – USA 22min

19.00-21.00

Via Crucis – Belgium 26 min
Red Peace – Iran 15 min
Australia No Way – France/UK 52 min

21.00-23.00

London Heist – UK 100 min

Sunday 2nd October

14.00-15.00

The Children of the Underworld – South Korea 24 min
Grey – India 11 min
The Roadie – Turkey 18 min

15.00-17.00

Capturar (The Sofa’s Girlfriend) – Spain 89 min
The Apartment – Israel 9 min

17.00-19.00

Sticky Notes – UK 96 min

  • Shorts

Shorts 2016

Amoureuse

Country of production: USA/France
Language: French
Year of production: 2016
Director: Elodie O.
Length of film: 17 mins

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Synopsis:

Impulsive, emotional, intense and passionate, Eloïse, travels from reality to fantasy throughout her musical dreams. Always in love, she lives in a constant state of dramatic ups and downs.

Sinopsis:

Impulsiva, emocional, intense y pasional, Eloïse viaje de la realidad a la fantasía a través de sus sueños musicales. Siempre enamorada, vive en un constante estado de dramáticos altibajos.

Daisy

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2016
Director: Nancy Paton
Length of film: 23 mins

View Trailer

Synopsis:

Daisy depicts the last days of a thirteen-year-old girl Daisy, who suffers from severe Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and by chance meets Stinky aka Peter, a British Iraq war veteran who suffers from drug addiction

Sinopsis:

Daisy representa los últimos días de una niña de 13 años de edad que sufre de Epidermolysis Bullosa y por casualidad conoce a Stinky alias Peter, una veterano británico de la guerra de Iraq que sufre de drogadicciones.

Final Stop

Country of production: USA
Language: English
Year of production: 2016
Director: Bobby Grubic
Length of film: 22 mins

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Synopsis:

A last stop before entering America’s desert wasteland turns a family dream vacation into a small town nightmare for a teenage girl and her parents as they all become victims of a human trafficking ring.

Sinopsis:

Una última parada antes de entrar en el páramo desierto americano hace que las idílicas vacaciones de una familia se conviertan en una pesadilla para una niña y sus padres ya que todos se convierten en víctimas del tráfico humano.

Forget-Me-Nots

Country of production: Spain
Language: Spanish
Year of production: 2016
Director: Miguel Berzal de Miguel
Length of film: 18 mins

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Synopsis:

A week after the death of her husband, Silvia moved with her daughter, María, to Madrid to be closer to the set where María works as an actress. A few months later, her parents send a forget-me-nots to remind her that she has abandoned them.

Sinopsis:

Una semana después de la muerte de su marido, Silvia se traslada con su hija, María, a Madrid para estar más cerca del plató donde María trabaja como actriz. Unos meses más tarde, sus padres le envían unas nomeolvides para recordarle que les ha abandonado.

Grey

Country of production: India
Language: Tamil
Year of production: 2016
Director: Sarath Kannan
Length of film: 10 mins

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Synopsis:

Modern day retelling of a bible story 'war in heaven' centered around the character Michele who realizes that winning a conflict makes you only powerful but never righteous

Sinopsis:

Versión moderna de la historia de la Biblia “La Guerra en el Cielo”, centrada en el personaje de Michele quien se da cuenta que ganar un conflict te hace poderoso pero eso no significa que sea justo.

Little Players

Country of production: France
Language: Russian
Year of production: 2015
Director: Mathieu Breliere
Length of film: 15 mins

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Synopsis:

A couple of young drifters test their limits on the streets of Moscow, until their low ambitions meet the dramatic reality of this lost Soviet dream-scape.

Sinopsis:

Un par de jóvenes vagabundos ponen a prueba sus límites en las calles de Moscú hasta que sus bajas ambiciones se encuentran con la dramática realidad de la pérdida de su sueño soviético.

Michaela

Country of production: Germany
Language: German
Year of production: 2016
Director: Sascha Reimold
Length of film: 14 mins

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Synopsis:

Trapped in a comatose nightmare, young artist Jasmin is forced by her twin sister to face projections of her rapist father to find redemption.

Sinopsis:

Atrapada en una pesadilla comatosa, la joven artista Jasmin es forzada por su hermana gemela a hacer frente a las proyecciones de su padre violador para encontrar la redención.

Red Peace

Country of production: Iran
Language: No Dialogue
Year of production: 2016
Director: Rahim Toofan
Length of film: 15 mins

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Synopsis:

Syrian war refugees take advantage of a Turkish border guard's love for a Syrian girl and as they meet, the refugees cross the border safely. The girl finds out about her family's secret business of crossing the refugees and is caught in the dilemma of love or treachery.

Sinopsis:

Refugiados de la Guerra siria se aprovechan del amor de un vigilante de la frontera turca por una niña siria y cuando se encuentran, aprovechan para atravesar la frontera sin peligro. La niña se entera de lo que hace su familia ayudando a otros refugiados a cruzar la frontera y se ve en el dilema de amar o traicionar.

She Is Waving From The Train

Country of production: Bulgaria
Language: Bulgarian
Year of production: 2016
Director: Kameliya Petrova
Length of film: 30 mins

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Synopsis:

Arman, travels in ? train with Christine, who is in love with him. In order to make him jealous Christine waves from the train to a village man and to a young point’s man. Arman makes up stories about how this radically changes the lives of two strangers.

Sinopsis:

Arman viaja en un tren con Christina, enamorada de él. Para ponerle celoso Christine saluda desde el tren a un señor y a un joven. Arman construye historias sobre como esto cambia radicalmente la vida de 2 extraños.

The Apartment

Country of production: Israel
Language: Hebrew
Year of production: 2015
Director: Yotam Wax
Length of film: 8 mins

Synopsis:

Following his girlfriend breaking up with him, Yotam now needs to take responsibility and find new tenants for the apartment that he and his loved one used to share not long ago. He discovers this isn't an easy task.

Sinopsis:

Tras la ruptura con su novia, Yotam ahora necesita encontrar un nuevo inquilino para el apartamento que anteriormente el compartía con su amada no hace mucho tiempo. Pero descubre que es una tarea bastante complicada.

The Children of the Underworld

Country of production: South Korea
Language: Korean
Year of production: 2016
Director: Minji Kim
Length of film: 24 mins

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Synopsis:

Where all values are measured by gold, lost children live in underground world, mining places gold at poisonous desert to beg for food.

Sinopsis:

En un mundo donde todos los valores se miden con oro, niños perdidos viven en un submundo explotados en minas de oro en el desierto para poder comer.

The Roadie

Country of production: Turkey
Language: Turkish
Year of production: 2016
Director: Gozde Yetiskin
Length of film: 18 mins

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Synopsis:

A roadie who wants to be a famous musician, tries to give his demo CD to the vocalist of the band he works for, during a concert day. However, he messes up because of his pretended behaviors.

Sinopsis:

Un encargado que quiere ser un músico famoso trata de darle su maqueta al vocalista de la banda para la que él trabaja durante un día de concierto. Sin embargo, lo echa a perder por sus aires altaneros.

Via Crucis

Country of production: Belgium
Language: French
Year of production: 2015
Director: Giuseppe Conti
Length of film: 26 mins

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Synopsis:

Richard, the new king of England, rallies his troops to march on the Holy Land. His journey will reveal to be harder than expected, not only on the battlefield. In the grey areas of history, Richard will have to rise and become the Lionheart.

Sinopsis:

Ricardo, el Nuevo rey de Inglaterra, manda sus tropas a tierra santa. Su viaje será mucho más duro de lo esperado, no solo en el campo de batalla. En la historia, Ricardo tendrá que elevarse y convertirse en Corazón de León.
  • Documentaries

Documentaries 2016

Australia No Way

Country of production: France/UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2015
Director: Lydia Kali
Length of film: 52 mins

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Synopsis:

You won’t be settled in Australia! Here is a slogan from Tony Abbott, Australian Prime Minister, very proud of having set up the hardest immigration policy in the world.

Sinopsis:

“No podrás vivir en Australia”. Este es el slogan de Tony Abbot, Primer Ministro australiano, muy orgulloso de haber instaurado la política migratoria más dura del mundo.

Capturar (The Sofa’s Girlfriend)

Country of production: Spain
Language: Spanish
Year of production: 2016
Director: Fernando Merinero
Length of film: 90 mins

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Synopsis:

Merinero wants to shoot a documentary film about the eventful life of the actress of his first feature film. To this end, he wants to surround himself with some ex girlfriend, ?but it will not be easy, they resist..

Sinopsis:

Merinero quiere rodar un documental sobre la ajetreada vida de la actriz de su primera película. Para ello, quiere rodearse de alguna de sus ex parejas, pero no será fácil ya que se le resisten…

Syria The Legions of Holy War

Country of production: France/UK
Language: French
Year of production: 2015
Director: Lydia Kali
Length of film: 52 mins

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Synopsis:

They want us to call them “The Soldiers of God“. These legions of holy war are currently active behind the scenes. They are claiming 3 common objectives with ISIS. First they want to set up the Islamic State (the Caliphate) from Syria to Iraq and Palestine, but they are dying to introduce and enforce the Sharia law.

Sinopsis:

Quieren que les llamemos “Soldados de Dios”. Estas legiones de guerra santa están actualmente activas tras las escenas. Reclaman 3 objetivos comunes con ISIS. Primeramente, quieren instalar el Estado Islámico (Califato) de Siria a Iraq y Palestina, pero lo que realmente desean es imponer la ley Sharia.
  • Features

Features 2016

9 Bares

Country of production: Spain
Language: Spanish
Year of production: 2016
Director: Angel Puado Veloso
Length of film: 92 mins

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Synopsis:

9 Bares is a film about friendship, about love, about what we say and what we do not say.

Sinopsis:

“9 Bares” es una película sobre la Amistad, sobre el amor, sobre lo que decimos y sobre lo que nos callamos

Carga Sellada

Country of production: Bolivia
Language: Spanish
Year of production: 2015
Director: Julia Vargas
Length of film: 107 mins

View Trailer

Synopsis:

A train with a driver, three policemen and a young clandestine passenger are carrying a cargo that ends up being cursed, seeking their destination by the Bolivian highlands in an unexpected adventure that pits the characters with enraged villagers, with betrayals and disappointment that change the course of their lives and will affect the entire country.

Sinopsis:

Un tren con un conductor, tres policías y un joven pasajero clandestino buscan su destino en las montañas bolivianas en una aventura inesperada que enfrenta a los personajes con los habitantes de las aldeas encolerizados, con traiciones y decepciones que cambian el curso de sus vidas y que afectarán a todo el país.

Family Games

Country of production: USA
Language: English
Year of production: 2015
Director: Suzuya Bobo
Length of film: 75 mins

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Synopsis:

A young woman who returns to her childhood home, accompanied by her boyfriend, to attend her father's re-marriage, which she is determined to ruin. What at the outset looks like straightforward revenge changes shape.

Sinopsis:

Una mujer que regresa a su hogar de la infancia, acompañada de su novio para asistir al matrimonio de su padre ya que está decidida a echarlo a perder. Lo que al principio parece una clara venganza cambia de forma…

Fereshteh Daughter of Ahmad

Country of production: Iran
Language: Persian
Year of production: 2016
Director: Hassan Akhondpour
Length of film: 91 mins

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Synopsis:

Fereshteh’s father has gone bankrupt due to the troubled economy during Iran’s nuclear sanctions years. The family has sold their house to free the father and they are now living in a small, dilapidated house. The creditors pressure Fereshteh for their money and hurt her feminine family. Fereshteh is in a dilemma of giving in to a married man to help her family.

Sinopsis:

El padre de Fereshteh se ha arruinado debido a los problemas económicos derivados de la sanción nuclear que ha tenido Irán durante años. La familia ha tenido que vender su casa y ahora viven en una pequeña y desvencijada casa. Los acreedores presionan a Fereshteh pidiéndole dinero y lastiman a la parte femenina de la familia. Fereshteh se encuentra en el dilema de sucumbir ante un hombre casado para ayudar a su familia.

Golden Years

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2016
Director: John Miller
Length of film: 100 mins

View Trailer

Synopsis:

Fate, the financial crisis and a stubborn refusal to accept the injustice of old age have forced retired couple in to life of crime. The plan is simple hit a series of banks and steal back their pension and those of their friends.

Sinopsis:

El destino, la crisis financiera y una obstinada negativa a aceptar la injusticia de la vejez han obligado a una pareja de jubilados a ser delincuentes . El plan es simple, robar una serie de bancos para recuperar de nuevo su pensión y las de sus amigos.

London Heist

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2015
Director: Mark McQueen
Length of film: 100 mins

View Trailer

Synopsis:

Armed robber and career criminal Jack Cregan seeks to discover the truth behind his father's murder and his stolen heist money and in doing so puts his life in danger. Set around Spain's glamorous Marbella and London's dark underworld, he battles to unravel the mystery and exact brutal revenge on all those responsible while being pursued by gangland criminals and a corrupt police detective. GET READY FOR REVENGE!

Sinopsis:

El criminal Jack Cregan busca descubrir la verdad que hay tras el asesinato de su padre así como del dinero robado poniendo su vida en peligro al hacerlo. Rodada en los alrededores de la glamurosa Marbella y en los bajos fondos londinenses, lucha por desentrañar el misterio y vengarse de todos aquellos responsables mientras es perseguido por una banda de criminales y un policía corrupto. Prepárate para la venganza!

Rise of a Footsoldier 2

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2015
Director: Ricci Harnett
Length of film: 111 mins

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Synopsis:

On the 6th December 1995, three Essex gang members were brutally murdered in cold blood. This is the story of the man who was left behind.

Sinopsis:

El 06 de Diciembre de 1995 tres miembros de una banda de Essex fueron brutalmente asesinados a sangre fría. Esta es la historia del hombre que dejaron atrás.

Sticky Notes

Country of production: USA
Language: English
Year of production: 2016
Director: Amanda Sharp
Length of film: 95 mins

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Synopsis:

A struggling dancer (Rose Leslie) trying to make it in LA lives a lonely and detached existence – especially from her father Jack (Ray Liotta). When she finds out he’s dying from cancer their disconnected lives are pulled back into one another. What follows is a heart-wrenching journey of growing up told with ample moments of humour and levity, candidly illuminating father/daughter relationships and bonds that despite being broken always find their way back home.

Sinopsis:

Una bailarina en apuros (Rose Leslie) tratando de hacerse un hueco en LA vive de una manera solitaria y distante, especialmente apartada de su padre Jack (Ray Liotta). Cuando se entera de que está muriendo de cáncer sus separadas vidas vuelven a unirse. Lo que sigue a continuación es un viaje de crecimiento contado con grandes momentos de humor y ligereza, iluminando con franqueza las relaciones entre padre e hija y vínculos que aunque se rompan siempre encuentran el camino para encontrarse de nuevo el uno al otro.

The Last Smile

Country of production: USA
Language: English
Year of production: 2016
Director: Shankey Srinivasan
Length of film: 87 mins

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Synopsis:

Inspired by true events, this film depicts the struggles of an Indian-American immigrant in the San Francisco bay area, who must overcome his grief and fight against a diet supplement company that is responsible for the untimely death of his adult son.

Sinopsis:

Basada en hechos reales, esta película describe la lucha de un inmigrante indio-americano en la bahía de San Francisco, que debe vencer su aflicción y luchar contra una compañía de suplementos alimenticios causantes de la muerte de su hijo.

When The Sun Rises

Country of production: Hong Kong
Language: English/Cantonese
Year of production: 2015
Director: Louis Papachristou
Length of film: 67 mins

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Synopsis:

When The Sun Rises is a historical drama set against the eve of the Hong Kong Handover on 30 June 1997 during the final hours of British-sovereign rule over the crown colony of Hong Kong. Its return to China, the motherland is imminent.

Sinopsis:

“When the sun rises” es un drama histórico ambientado en la víspera de la entrega de Hong Kong el 30 de Junio de 1997, durante las últimas horas de las reglas de la soberanía británica sobre la colonia de Hong Kong. Su regreso a China es inminente.

Winter

Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2015
Director: Heidi Greensmith
Length of film: 91 mins

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Synopsis:

A deeply moving character drama starring Tommy Flanagan who plays Woods Weston, a troubled alcoholic father whose life has fallen apart following the sudden death of his wife. Despite his mental and emotional troubles, he does his best to build back up his life with his two loving sons.

Sinopsis:

Tommy Flanagan interpreta el papel de Woods Weston, un padre alcoholico cuya vida se ha venido abajo tras la repentina muerte de su mujer. Además de sus problemas mentales y emocionales, él hace todo lo posible para reconstruir su vida con sus dos amados hijos.
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Speakers and Workshops

WHERE IS THE MONEY? HOW TO FINANCE YOUR FILM

12.00PM THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2016, H10 ANDALUCIA PLAZA
By Terry Loveday (Executive producer and funding consultant)

With a successful track record on raising finances through EIS and other schemes, Terry and his team have been supporting independent film makers for many years to discover the ways to fund their projects.

Terry will talk about how to source funds for your movies and explains the tax advantages of EIS and SEIS schemes and how to get the invertors on board.

HOW TO SELL AND DISTRIBUTE YOUR FILM

12.00PM FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2016, H10 ANDALUCIA PLAZA
By Sean O’Kelly (Joint CEO, Carnaby International) and Andy Loveday (Joint CEO, Carnaby International)

Sean has over 15 years extensive experience in film and TV sales and distribution, as well as finance and production. Sean’s credits include: award winning film Iron Sky, and the Oscar nominated Margin Call, which he released in the UK.

As a specialist sales agent, Sean has acquired and sold hundreds of films worldwide including Casino, Garfield, The Mission, Death Race 2000, Killing Fields, Jane Eyre and Anna Karenina to name but a few.

Andrew’s role as the joint CEO of Carnaby’s sales division alongside Sean O’Kelly is to coordinate between new productions and other co-producers, cementing new relationships within the film industry.

FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN: HOW TO PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL FILM

12.00PM SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2016, H10 ANDALUCIA PLAZA
By Mark Foligno (Producer, The King’s Speech)

Mark entered the world of filmmaking during his time as Managing Director of London-based post-production company Molinare. Under Mark’s stewardship, Molinare grew to become one of the largest privately owned post-production companies in the UK, with impressive feature, drama, and documentary portfolios to its name, including acclaimed titles such as The Damned United, London to Brighton, Misfits and the Oscar-winning feature documentary Man On Wire.

Mark has overseen more than a hundred and fifty such projects and continues to express his passion for the art, craft and business of storytelling as a producer. His film credits include I am Slave, 4.3.2.1, Killing Bono, Ironclad, Shank, Cherry Tree Lane, Arn, Pelican Blood, Gypo and Ruby Blue, as well as the BAFTA-winning Moon and the Oscar-winning drama The King’s Speech. Mark is Chairman of MoliFilms Ltd where he has produced three films for the MoliFilms Ltd EIS offering: Best Laid Plans, The Rise, and Montana.

THE ACTOR’S VIEW: Master class in acting and the route to success in the film & TV industry

12.00PM SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2016, H10 ANDALUCIA PLAZA
By Brad Moor (North v South, Golden Years, Montana)

Brad a British actor known primarily for his roles in Golden Years, North vs South and Montana was introduced to acting at a very young age, which he credits to actress and neighbour Pauline Quirk, Since then Brad has secured roles in many feature films including Best Laid Plans alongside Stephen Graham, The Rise with Timothy Spall, and a starring role in Montana with Ashley Walters, Lars Mikkelsen and Michelle Fairley.

Brad shall talk about the film industry from the actors point of view and how best to maximise ones talent in this competitive industry.

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Workshops, Networking and Parties schedules

Please note that times and venues may change please check the website or ask the festival desks on the day for any updates.

Wednesday 28th September 2016

11.00am -12.00pm Registration opens, H10 Festival desk

15.00pm Screenings commences in two screens, Teatro Goya, Puerto Banus

17.00pm Festival opening cocktail reception, Teatro Goya, Puerto Banus

21.00pm Welcome Party: The Moulin Rouge Pool Side, H10 Andalucía Plaza

Thursday 29th September 2016

11.00am -12.00pm Networking coffee morning VIP section, H10 Lounge

12.00pm- 1.00pm Where is the Money? Malaga Salon, H10

Workshop on film finance and funding By Terry Loveday

9.30pm-11.00pm After Party @ JOYS LIVE Joys Night Club, Puerto Banus

Friday 30th September 2016

11.00am -12.00pm Networking coffee morning VIP section, H10 Lounge

12.00pm- 1.00pm Sales & Distributions opportunities, Malaga Salon, H10

Workshop by Carnaby International

17.00pm-19.00pm Red Carpet Screening of LONDON HEIST, Teatro Goya

19.30pm- 21.00pm Flamenco party at the Casino Marbella Casino, Puerto Banus

21.30pm- 11.00pm After Party @ Route 66, Puerto Banus

Saturday 1st October 2016

11.00am -12.00pm Networking coffee morning VIP section, H10 Lounge

12.00pm- 1.00pm How to produce a successful film, Malaga Salon. H10

by Mark Foligno the producer of Kings Speech

19.00pm-21.00pm Red Carpet Screening of GOLDEN YEARS, Teatro Goya

21.30pm-23.30pm Festival Extravaganza After Party, La-Sala, Puerto Banus

Sunday 2nd October 2016

11.00am -12.00pm Networking coffee morning VIP section, H10 Lounge

12.00pm- 1.00pm The Actors View Malaga Salon. H10

Master class in acting by Brad Moore

19.30pm-20.30pm Pre Gala Cocktail Reception VIP section, H10 Lounge

20.30pm-24.00am Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, Castilla Salon, H10

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