The feature film Dysphoria, an adaptation of David Jasso‘s novel of the same name, is a benchmark in Spanish horror literature. Though the film has taken a different path, it has finally come to fruition. Co-written by Imanol Ortiz López, Joan-Pol Argenter and directed by Christopher Cartagena, the film will premiere at the acclaimed Fantastic …
The Ibero-American Audiovisual Project Development Course has announced the projects selected for its 2025 call. Out of 700 applications from 20 Ibero-American countries, six series and 17 feature films were chosen, including “Sasia/Bramble“, a fantasy drama written by Imanol Ortiz López and Jordi Farga and set to be filmed in Álava.
The renowned horror and fantasy film festival, MACABRO, is opening its doors to a selection of short films from around the world, including Imanol Ortiz López‘s short film, “Don’t talk to strangers”. Screenings will take place in Mexico City from 19 to 30 August to entertain legions of spectators and horror fans.
From July 8 to 13, Bogotá will be immersed in fantasy with the Ibero-American Fantastic Film Festival, Fantasofest. The festival will include a selection of eleven national and international feature films and seven short films. Among the latter is “Don’t talk to strangers”, directed by Imanol Ortiz López, which continues to be recognized at important …
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The second module of the EAVE PRODUCERS WORKSHOPS took place in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Approximately 100 film producers from over 35 countries participated in the prestigious program, which fosters alliances and collaborative growth among regions worldwide. Mary Alexandra Malavé Fernández, from the Alava-based production company Orlok Films, represented the six producers selected in the Basque Country.
From June 5 to 8, the first edition of the Avant-Garde Horror & Fantasy Film Festival (AGHFFF) took place in Novigrad, a coastal city in Croatia. Producer, screenwriter, and director Nikki Bohm initiated the festival to promote genre cinema visibility in Europe. The festival received support from various regional horror and fantasy festivals, including the …
During the 24th edition of the International Film Festival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which will take place between 25th April and 4th May, lovers of fantastic films will be able to follow the trail of the “La noche + freak” section on the 2nd and 3rd days, with the screening of two short …
As part of the Apika Lab programme, which aims to optimise the development of audiovisual projects in the Basque Country, six projects have been selected to receive intensive development and production support from experienced tutors in the film industry. Among the selected projects is Bramble (Sasia in basque), a drama with a touch of Basque …
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The production company Orlok Films will be present at the prestigious Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. It will participate in the Hatching Ravens 2025 section with the feature film project Bramble, a Basque drama with a touch of magical realism written by Imanol Ortiz López and Jordi Farga.
The short film A-Maniki, written and directed by experienced costume designer Elixabet Núñez, was shot in Vitoria-Gasteiz in 2024 and produced by Orlok Films. It will premiere at the 28th edition of the Malaga Film Festival, in the official short film section.
The Fantastic Film Inspirational Lab, in collaboration with the Fantastic Film Forum of the Trieste Science and Fiction Festival, is organising the Genre Rules Inspirational Lab for thirteen independent producers who want to make genre films from different corners of the world.
The short film “Don’t talk to strangers“, directed by Imanol Ortiz López, continues its uninterrupted journey this year with its selection in the 26th edition of the Madrid Community Short Film Week, in the MadFant marathon, which will take place on 22nd November and will show the 12 best national and international genre short films.
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