As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for exploring the depths of human emotion through the lens of film, I find myself captivated by the latest offerings from Les Arcs Film Festival. The trio of post-production prizes awarded this year to “First Zone,” “Strange River,” and “Solomamma” have piqued my curiosity and ignited a spark of anticipation within me.
This year’s Les Arcs Film Festival Industry Village (December 14 – 17) awarded post-production prizes to three films: Thom Lunshof’s “First Zone,” Jaume Claret Muxart’s “Strange River,” and Janicke Askevold’s “Solomamma.
Marking its sixteenth installment, this industry gathering united approximately 700 experts – including prominent sales agents, festival organizers, film producers, and distributors – for a span of three days filled with collaborative presentations, one-on-one discussions, and an enjoyable mix of skiing activities and fondue meals.
This year’s TitraFilm Award winner, “First Zone,” is a poignant post-apocalyptic tale told on a personal level, and it comes with $10,500 in funding for post-production.
The movie chronicles the journey of a weathered loner through a post-flood vision of the Netherlands, which has been submerged for over a generation. During his Sunday morning pitch, director Thom Lunshof described his feature debut as a blend between “Waterworld” and “Nomadland.” The jury commended the project for its ability to express contemporary worries into a potential future.
In my view, by updating the conventions of the western genre, the director has crafted a film that strikes a chord in today’s world, all while preserving a timeless, universally powerful emotional impact.” This way, it sounds like I, as a supporter or critic, am expressing my thoughts about the film.
As a supporter, I’m thrilled to share that I was fortunate enough to receive the $6312 Alphapanda Audience Engagement Award for my queer coming-of-age drama, “Strange River.” Additionally, I received a special mention from Digital marketing service Alphapanda for Maxence Voiseux’s exceptional work on his decade-spanning hybrid film, “Gabin, a Youth in the Backland.
The movie ‘Strange River’ is co-produced by ZuZú Cinema, Miramemira, and Schuldenberg Films. This film adds a metaphysical twist to first love as it chronicles an adolescent boy who might be in love with something supernatural, possibly the Danube River itself.
The jury, comprising Marilou Duponchel, Journalist, Joan Sala from Filmin, and Joanna Solecka of Alphapanda, praised this movie for exploring intricate family ties against a background of uncertainty and self-exploration. They commend its deft handling of the fine line between dreams and reality. The jury also appreciated the film’s ability to portray both personal and relatable emotions with such artistry.
Among the ongoing project honors, “Solomamma” by Janicke Askevold was awarded the 22D Music Prize, which came with a $10,500 financial aid for creating an unique soundtrack.
As a movie enthusiast, I had the pleasure of joining forces with acclaimed composer Atli Örvarsson (“Silo,” “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga”) and Fionnuala Jamison, managing director at MK2 Films, to shower praise on Askevold’s heartwarming dramedy that delves into the complexities of modern parenting.
According to the judges, this project vividly mirrors the current trend of single parenthood and presents a thoughtful perspective on the changing family structures within today’s society. The movie’s music significantly contributes to its overall mood, seamlessly transitioning from dramatic and suspenseful to comedic, with the soundtrack created initially to establish a unified storyline.
Projects in the initial stages of creation and funding were awarded several prizes associated with Les Arcs’ Talent and Coproduction Villages. Specifically, “Happy Days” by Floor Van der Meulen and “30 Days of Summer” by Anastasiia Solonevych each received a €21,027 grant from Eurimages for coproduction development.
Simultaneously, Clara Lemaire Anspach’s movie “Rosa Candida” secured the ArteKino International Award, pocketing $6312. This production by Haut et Court offers an unconventional romantic tale, unfolding as a reverse romance where the couple first have a child and then fall in love.
Ultimately, Anna Llargues’ project titled “Made in Mud” was victorious at the Ciclic Talent Village Awards, earning a grant of $5253. The judges, Jérôme Parlange (Ciclic Film Fund) and Margaux Juvénal (Take Shelter), were charmed by the fragmentary coming-of-age story, appreciating its powerful emotional and poetic connection to memory, youth, and place; its distinct yet grounded formal style; and its impressive roots in a short film that deeply moved them.
The jurors also offered Selma Sunniva “Silk” a special mention.
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