A program that reflects the reality of Spanish youngsters looking for a brighter future in filmmaking away from home.

The last few years has seen a great number of Spanish filmmakers pack their bags and move to foreign lands, mainly the United States, to produce their movies. Reasons vary: some studied in the U.S., others were invited by local producers to take on a project after the success of their previous films, while others were seduced by the ‘glamour’ of American independent cinema and underground experimentation.

With all the political and financial turmoil of the times in Spain, this is a program that reflects this reality of Spanish youngsters looking for a brighter future in filmmaking away from home. Of special interest is is the many ways in which the American culture introduces itself in their work.

Spain For Export I

On April 4th. Total running time: 101 minutes. Introduction by Professor Vicente Sanchez Biosca. Alvaro Congost in attendance for Q&A after the screening.

Voice Over, by Martin Rosete (2012) - 10 minutes
US, by Alex Lora (2011) - 5 minutes
Seashells, by Álvaro Congosto (2010) - 4 minutes
Odysseus' Gambit, by Alex Lora (2011) - 12 minutes
Made in L.A., by Almudena Carracedo (2007) - 70 minutes

Spain For Export II

On April 5th. Total running time: 107 minutes. Begoña Colomar and Raul Santos in attendance for Q&A after the screening.

Leal, by Begoña Colomar (2012) - 13 minutes
The Room Called Heaven, by Laida Lertxundi (2012) - 11 minutes
Voltereta, by Alexis Morante (2010) - 13 minutes
The Rock, by Raul Santos (2011) - 70 minutes

Spain For Export III

On April 6th. Total running time: 123 minutes. Marina Fernandez Ferri, Paula Roman, and Gemma Cubero in attendance for Q&A after the screening.

Temblor, by Marina Fernandez Ferri (2012) - 10 minutes
A Place to Bury Strangers, by Rafa Garcia (2012) - 9 minutes
Blackout, by Paula Roman (2012) - 26 minutes
Matador on the Road, by Alexis Morante (2011) - 16 minutes
She is Matador, by Gemma Cubero and Celeste Carrasco (2009) - 62 minutes

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