The Short film Net was recently presented in Madrid – a new project established as a way to promote the short film format the Spanish city. Renowned actors Marta Belenguer (“7:35 In The Morning”) and Mariano Venancio (“23-F”, “Camino”) were on hand to support the project. The aim is to renew the short film market through the union of various local short film festivals and the creation of a virtual space, www.reddecortometrajes.com.
In words of its creators Samuel Rodríguez Cimiano and Diego Ruíz Hernández, “the net is not only a wide and new exhibition circuit, it is a meeting point for actors, directors, producers, screenwriters…and a way the audience can participate actively and the short film format can have the informative space and journalistic coverage it deserves. In this sense Internet, the social networks, and the official webpage will play a key element.”
A total of over 40 short films and 11 short film festivals make-up this new initiative. The winner of each festival will be showcased at a final event in Madrid and in which each of the winners of each festival will be opting to new awards and prizes.
Marta Belenguer commented on the project stating, “…in the filmmaking industry is very difficult to take risks, try new things and feel free, and the short film allows that…” demanding a creative space even more free and authentic and that exists on the fringe of the commercial exigencies of the market.
