Encontros

Novos#Encontros is a section dedicated to the cinema industry. It intends to be a meeting point for professionals and experts of the field of filmmaking, and is open to technicians, creators, companies, and organisations from around the world.

EDITION 01

The first edition of Novos Cinemas#Lab will take place on 1, 2 and 3 july, alongside with a comprehensive program of talks and roundtable discussions.

 

3 July. Casa da Luz

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11:30 Presentation of the #LAB projects

The creators behind the initiatives selected to participate in NOVOSCINEMAS#LAB will present the projects they developed under the supervision of Novos Cinemas’ guest experts: María Zamora, Jorge Coira, Eugenia Mumenthaler e Mariana Barassi.

Participants:

  • Rocío Mesa, director of Secaderos
  • Liliana Torres, director of ¿Qué hicimos mal?
  • Santiago Lozano, co-director of Oro pacífico
  • Álvaro Fernández-Pulpeiro, director of No duermas más

 

12:00 Presentation of the Film Commission of Pontevedra

Presentation of Pontevedra’s Film Commission website. Pontevedra asa unique location for filmmaking.

Participants:

  • Miguel López, Film Commission of Pontevedra
  • Anabel Gulías, Councillor for Marketing and Tourism

 

12:30 Presentation of Oliver Laxe’s film Mimosas (Zeitun Films)

Premiered at Cannes 2016, Mimosas is the second feature film directed by the celebrated Galician filmmaker.

Participant:

  • Felipe Lage, producer

 

12:45 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: BRINGING DEBUT FILMS INTO THE MARKET

A roundtable discussion on how to approach the market when trying to promote a debut film. Strategies, distribution channels, and the special needs of young projects will be on the table for debate.

Participants:

  • Lara López. Movistar + (Spain)
  • Enrique Costa. Avalon (Spain)
  • Eugenia Mumenthaler. Alina Film (Switzerland)
  • Diego Rodríguez. Márgenes (Spain)