Fanta Elx receives a total of 69 short of 9 nationalities in its second edition

Fanta Elx receives a total of 169 short of 19 nationalities in its second edition Among the selection, destacan26 works including the Oscar of 2013 is the best fiction short film, the Golden M li s and several silver M li s.

The Elche fantastic film festival already have the selected shorts will participate in the Second Edition, which will be held on 21 and 22 February in the Centre de culture d Elx L Escorxador. 26 Short films from the fantasy genre, of which 23 are fiction and 3 animation, from backgrounds as varied as Spain, Germany, Belgium, France, USA will finally be screened.USA, United Kingdom, Russia and Turkey. Among the works you can find the winner of the Oscar in 2013 to the best fiction short film, as well as one of the five nominees, as well as some winners of the silver M li s and the winner of the Golden M li s, the most important Prize internationally in fantasy film.

After closing on February 6 the enrollment period, Fanta Elx has had the participation of 169 films from 19 different nationalities, among which four co-productions were. Among the works of national origin has been very diverse, stressing Madrid (47), M laga (18) and Barcelona (15) as the provinces than shorter contributed to competition. The jury, composed by Fran Mateu, director of cinema and promoter of Fanta Elx; Paco Soto, director and film producer; and Miguel Herrero Herrero, director of the International Festival of cinema of Sax; He has played some 10 and a half hours of short films selection.

This genre of film fans can enjoy some five and a half hours, approximately, spread over the two days of the Festival, which will start Friday, February 21, at 8 p.m. hour presenting Alicante actor Fele Pastor. 26 Works to be exhibited, the short film has a duration of 2 minutes and the longest 23 minutes.

In addition to the screenings, the public may attend on February 22 in the morning at the Colloquium The fantasy scene in Alicante, led by journalist scar Gonz lez which will be announced several provincial projects in development in the hands of its creators. Thus, the teasers feature films Operasiones Espesiales, will be screened for the first time of Paco Soto; Project USA, Miguel Herrero; The dead also dance, by several authors of the province; and images of the film, while not brand new, The Film Berenice, Ramiro Lapiedra. You can also see the premiere of the trailer for the short Leonides and the musket of Trafalgar Aaron Lillo, the presentation exclusively from the first images of the chapter zero of the WebSeries Operation Crusoe, by Fran Gonz lez, as well as the projection of several chapters of Black News, Web series of eight monkeys producer which parody in informative newscast to the successful game of Thrones format. In addition, there will be opportunity to meet the stories of Gregorio Sanchez, a book with stories of mystery accompanied by a spot presenting by its author.

Moreover, in the closing session and awards ceremony will honor Colin Arthur, one of the most famous creators of magic in the history of cinema. The master of special effects will be the guest star of the second edition of Fanta Elx. The Welshman was the architect of the creatures of The neverending story, film that has served as inspiration for the poster of this second edition, by Illustrator Arly Jones, and intends to so to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its release.

The Festival of fantastic cinema of Elche is an initiative promoted by the Elche filmmaker Fran Mateu, which has the support of OFPROART (artists Promotion Office), and the collaboration of the Department of culture of the city of Elche, Mustang Art Gallery, Cafetico Films S.L., Original Make Up, or Blood Virus, among many others. With the celebration of this event, Elche will be a meeting point for lovers of fantasy films.

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