The eighth installment of the industry-centric part of the Malaga Film Festival, known as Malaga Work in Progress, will highlight 16 Spanish and Ibero-American films that are currently being finalized. This event takes place between March 18th and 20th and serves as a significant platform for both budding and established filmmakers. Its purpose is to facilitate the completion of projects from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, while also promoting their international exposure.
In addition to the Spanish titles, Malaga WIP will also showcase four films from Chile, which are presented by FICVIÑA, all falling under the FICVIÑA Spotlight brand.
2021’s schedule boasts eight Spanish movies, with a prominent emphasis on two flicks hailing from Murcia, the spotlight region for this year’s Territory segment. These movies, along with their international counterparts, will be showcased to an influential group of industry experts, including sales agents, festival programmers, and international fund representatives. Their support can propel these films to a wider global audience.
On March 21st, the movies will be highlighted in a presentation setting, where the team members behind these projects will present their films to possible partners.
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The movies will get more attention on March 21st during a meeting, where their creators will discuss and sell their ideas about the films to potential collaborators.
Two distinct juries are set to decide the winners for the Ibero-American and Spanish Malaga Festival Awards. Each winning entry will receive a cash prize of €5,000 ($5,430). The Malaga WIP Spain jury consists of Alejandra Almirón (director and editor), Jana Wolff (head of marketing and advertising at EFM), and Raúl Camargo (FICValdivia director). On the other hand, the Malaga WIP Iberoamerican jury will be comprised of Paola Buontempo (Mard el Plata programmer), Marco Muhletaler (director of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú), and Teresa Toledo (cinema programmer at Casa América).
The Malaga Work-in-Progress (WIP) platform has long been a stepping stone for movies, helping them to have a prosperous festival journey, often resulting in a revisit to the Spanish event upon completion. For instance, “Jone Baztutean” (“Jone a veces”), directed by Sara Fontova, won the Aracne Digital Cinema Award at last year’s WIP and is now part of the Feature Films Selection. One more noteworthy example is Pablo Maqueda’s “Dear Nanni” (“Caro Nanni”), which was part of the 2023 official project selection and has been accepted into the WIP program.
The ongoing Malaga Work-in-Progress (WIP) event is a significant component of the larger “Spanish Screenings Content 2025” initiative, an international event aimed at boosting Spanish cinema’s global presence. This annual event is jointly organized by the Malaga City Council and the Malaga Film Festival, with participation from ICAA, CAACI, IBERMEDIA, and FIPCA. Together, they make it a key hub for showcasing films in Spanish language, fostering collaboration and growth within the industry.
Multiple companies such as Arcane Digital Cinema, Chemistry, Cine y Tele, E-28, Latamcinema.com, Music Library, Río Bravo, Sideral, and Yagán Films are offering a range of awards totalling tens of thousands of dollars for post-production, sound, lighting, distribution, and other categories.
The following is the complete list of titles for Malaga WIP 2025, which was put together in cooperation with several film festivals including Albacete Film Festival, Buenos Aires Documentary Film Festival, Ibero American Film Festival Miami, Tarragona Film Festival, and Santiago Film Festival (SANFIC).
This is the entire lineup of films for Malaga WIP 2025. These movies were chosen with help from Albacete Film Festival, Buenos Aires Documentary Film Festival, Ibero American Film Festival Miami, Tarragona Film Festival, and Santiago Film Festival (SANFIC).
WIP SPAIN
“Dear Nanni” (“Caro Nanni”), Pablo Maqueda – Viva Films Media
“Quantum Rave,” Paco Campano – La Zanfoña Producciones
“Dryads” (“Driades”), Miguel Eek – Mosaic, Hedda Films (Spain – Norway)
“Future Fog” (“Futura, La niebla”), María Abenia – MamaFilms
The film titled ‘The Reborn’, originally known as ‘Los Renacidos’, is a production by Santiago Esteves under the banner of Zabriskie Films. This movie is a collaborative effort between Spain, Argentina, and Chile.
“Woman Bites Dog,” Armand Rovira – From Outer Space
GUEST TERRITORY: REGION OF MURCIA
Dear Lionel,” from the production companies: Carlos Sais – Blur Films, Icónica Producciones, Bluconic Films, and Promenades Films based in Spain and France.
Or simply:
“Hello Lionel, this message is from the combined efforts of Carlos Sais – Blur Films, Icónica Producciones, Bluconic Films, and Promenades Films (Spain-France).
“The Painter and the Scorpion,” Sadrak Zmork – Diamantina Films /Twin Freaks Studio
WIP IBEROAMERICA
“The Night is a Farce,” Lucas Weglinski – Agalma, Loma Filmes (Brazil)
“The Voice of God” (“A voz de Deus”), Miguel Antunes Ramos – Corisco Filmes (Brazil)
“Water Never Hurt,” Ana Clara Bustelo – Pez Dorado CC (Uruguay – Argentina)
“The Aunts” (“Las tías”), Valentina Llorens – Maravilla Cine (Argentina)
Title Translation and Director Information: “Death and Life of Madalena” (“Morte e Vida de Madalena”), directed by Guto Parente, produced by Tardo Films (Brazil – Portugal)
This movie is called “The Death and Life of Madalena,” directed by Guto Parente from the production company Tardo Films. It was made in both Brazil and Portugal.
“No Journey Without Return,” Carlos Sánchez Giraldo – Rima Rima Cine (Peru)
LATIN AMERICAN FOCUS – GUEST COUNTRY: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
“Tropical Fragrance,” Alexander Viola – Mentes Fritas Film Production
“Primu,” Taba Blanchard – Larimar Films
FICVIÑA SHOWCASE
“Supernatural Stories,” Mauricio Corco – LACE Films (Chile)
Heading to Chile? Here’s my take: As a film enthusiast, exploring the cinematic offerings of Chile is an unmissable adventure. From Amílcar Infante and Sebastián González’s masterpieces, to the collaborative efforts of Amilcar Films, Someday Productions, and Pejeperro Films – these are the names that shape the rich tapestry of Chilean cinema.
As a devoted admirer, I’d like to share my thoughts on the captivating film titled “The Woman Who Shouldn’t Be Here,” produced by Hermanxs Carrizo Ortiz in collaboration with Frontera Final Films and Zucchini Films, Chile. This movie has left an indelible impression on me.
Julia’s Blossoms,” by Cris Tapia Marchiori – Dukkah Productions, Las Minas SmartMedia, Rio Films, and Perspective Productions (Chile-Argentina)
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2025-03-07 17:49