09 · 11 · 24 Impulso Morelia 10 Announces Its Selection and International Experts’ Panel Share with twitter Share with facebook Share with mail Copy to clipboard The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) is pleased to announce the titles selected to participate in Morelia 10, the festival’s section that showcases Mexican features films in diverse stages of editing and post-production, in the aim to establish a constructive dialogue about the proposals and offer international visibility. These titles will be presented exclusively to a panel of international experts summoned by the Morelia Film Festival in order to create a unique space for reflection on the selected projects. Additionally, Impulso Morelia 10 grants important awards, both in kind and in cash that will directly contribute to the conclusion, promotion and visibility of the proposals.Impulso Morelia 10 selected projects are: ÁviaDdocumentary, first film.Dir. Rodrigo ÍmazProd. Eduardo Díaz CasanovaProduction Company: Península Films & EntertainmentÁvia is an intimate documentary that chronicles the life of Montserrat Gispert Cruelles, who experienced exile from Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War and resettled in Mexico in 1941 at the age of 7. Directed by her grandson, Rodrigo Ímaz, the film explores Montserrat's pivotal moments and personal challenges, offering an emotive and authentic portrayal of her legacy amidst the turbulent times of the 20th century.Hasta un momento más tarde / Until a Later TimeDocumentaryDir. Pablo Tamez SierraProd. Diana Garay, Javier Campos López, Santiago Esteinou, Pablo Tamez Production Company: Milagritos CineThis is the story of two pianists: Romayne and Romeyno. Romayne, an American musician, left the comforts of Europe over 30 years ago to learn about the Rarámuri cosmogony in the Sierra Tarahumara. Romeyno, his Rarámuri godson, is a young pianist striving to make his way in Mexico's classical music scene. A journey in opposite directions, where both musicians seek their own identity.La reserva / The ReserveFicción, First Film.Dir. Pablo Pérez LombardiniProd. Liliana PardoProduction Company: PIKILAWhile most of the inhabitants of Monte Virgen struggle to harvest their coffee, park ranger Julia will discover that the Reserve is being deforested by illegal loggers. Determined to stop them, she will look for the support of a fearful and indifferent community who will soon turn its back on her. Alone on her confrontation, the ranger will receive death threats and will gradually lose everything she loves except one thing: her dignity.Odisea nacional / National OdysseyDocumentary, first film.Dir. Mariano Rentería GarnicaProd. Jorge Díez Maza, Mariano Rentería GarnicaProduction Company: El RelicarioIs a documentary that expressively explores the visions that shape the diverse range of architectural identities in Mexico. Through the gaze of the most significant figures in architecture, we will travel through iconic buildings of Mexican architecture, which deeply examine how we relate to the places we inhabit and the influence these spaces have on us.Reportaje / ReportageDocumentaryDir. Nicolás Gutiérrez WenhammarProd.: Nicolás Gutiérrez Wenhammar, Santiago de la Paz NicolauProduction Company: CauceReportage is a portrait of the process of sensationalist newspapers in Mexico City, a nocturnal odyssey through its labyrinthine streets, where the latest crime scenes serve as a backdrop. A choral essay of the relationship that all the characters who participate in the transformation of a violent event into a story told on paper have with death.Si no ardemos, cómo iluminar la noche / If We Don’t Burn, How Do We Light Up The Night Fiction, First Film.Dir. Kim TorresProd.: Alejandra Vargas Carballo, Mariana Monroy López Compañías productoras: Tropical Films, Noche Negra Producciones, Les Films du ClanLaura, an introverted girl, arrives in a secluded town enveloped by imposing palm plantations. As she starts her new life with a reconfigured family, Laura glimpses a hidden world where a chilling legend about a forest-dwelling beast that preys on women circulates. At first, she dismisses it as a childish fantasy, but when she meets the radiant Daniela, their friendship quietly takes her on a journey that unravels the true nature of the beast.VainillaFiction, First FilmDir. Mayra HermosilloProducción: Stacy Perskie, Paloma Petra, Karla Luna, Andrea Porras MaderoProduction Companies: REDRUM, Huasteca Casa CinematográficaIn the late 80s, a family made up of seven women from different generations and ideologies, fights to save the house in which they live and which they are about to lose due to an outstanding debt. We see the story through the eyes of the youngest, Roberta (8), as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, which impacts the rest of the family.INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS' PANELThe Morelia Film Festival has brought together an international experts’ panel that will analyze with strict, constructive and respectful spirit all the proposals included in Impulso Morelia 10 and will establish a useful dialogue with their creators.The panel will be made up of Anne Delseth, curator of extensive experience and currently programmer of Visions du Réel, the Marrakech Film Festival, and the Ulaanbaatar Film Festival; Cédric Succivalli, film critic and programmer for the Giornate degli Autori of the Venice Film Festival and for the Red Sea International Film Festival; Karel Och, Artistic Director of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and tutor of the Venice Days (Giornate degli Autori) jury at the Venice IFF; Marie-Pierre Macia, a leading producer of numerous important films and former director of the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight; Nicolás Celis, a powerful producer and founder of Pimienta Films, where he has produced original projects of artistic quality and unique vision; Rosalie Varda, who in addition to having worked as a renowned costume designer, is the director of the company Ciné-Tamaris, which distributes the films of Agnès Varda and Jacques Demy.IMPULSO MORELIA 10 AWARDSThe José María Riba Award bestowed by Cinépolis Distribución and Profest 2024 consists in a cash incentive of $250,000 MXN ($150,000 contributed by Cinépolis Distribución and $100,000 by Profest 2024) destined to post-production services and/or promotion. This incentive will be awarded to one selected project by the international experts’ panel. The amount offered by Cinépolis Distribución will be delivered no later than June 2025.Estudios Churubusco Azteca will award one project with $1,000,000 MXN in post-production and TXH sound services. A co-production or collaboration agreement will be signed with the production of the project. The support does not include materials, operator fees or Dolby license. It is valid for two years and will be awarded by the international experts’ panel.The post-production studio Splendor Omnia will give an award consisting in one week of sound mix and another one of color correction, with an approximated value of $337,000 MXN. The support does not include technician’s fees or accommodation expenses that will be defined at the time, under a special rate scheme. It is valid for two years and will be awarded by Splendor Omnia. It can be awarded entirely to a single project or assign color correction to one proposal and sound mixing to another.Caffeine Post will award image post-production services with a total value of $387,000 pesos. The support includes sessions for post-production workflow design created by a specialized supervisor, a voucher of $120,000 MXN to be used in the VFX category, and a voucher of $100,000 MXN to be used in Graphics. The award is valid for two years and includes materials and technician’s fees. It may be awarded in its entirety to a single film or distributed among several projects.The José María Riba Award winner will also receive from the specialized information web portal LatAm cinema.com a promotional campaign, which includes an advertising page in one of the magazine’s numbers, as well as a communication strategies counseling with an approximate value of USD$1,500. Impulso Morelia 10 will be held from October 21st trough 23rd. Winners will be announced during the closing ceremony of the 22nd FICM.
