Amanecer
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Amanecer is a 2009 short film written and directed by Alvaro D. Ruiz, produced by Luci Temple and Janet Duncan of Luneta Productions, and Ulysses Oliver of Marshmallow Productions. It is a Spanish-language drama set in Sydney, Australia.
Amanecer was one of four projects competitively selected for the 2008 Multicultural Mentorship Scheme, a Metro Screen
and NSWFTO
joint initiative. Australian actor and producer Claudia Karvan
was the project’s mentor.
Festivals – Official Selection
Amanecer was one of four projects competitively selected for the 2008 Multicultural Mentorship Scheme, a Metro Screen
Metro Screen
Metro Screen is a Paddington, Sydney based not-for-profit film and television training organisation. It is the NSW member of Screen Development Australia and is located in the Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington....
and NSWFTO
New South Wales Film and Television Office
The NSW Film & Television Office is the official screen agency of the New South Wales Government. Its charter says its role is:*to provide financial and other assistance to the film and television industry in carrying out the industry's activities in New South Wales and to disseminate information...
joint initiative. Australian actor and producer Claudia Karvan
Claudia Karvan
Claudia Karvan is an Australian actress popular for her roles in the television series The Secret Life of Us and Love My Way. She is also a producer and writer on Love My Way. She currently stars in the drama series Spirited...
was the project’s mentor.
Synopsis
A young South American man struggles to build a new life for his wife and children in Australia. But, in this foreign land, his education and experience doesn’t seem to count. Dreams turn to lies. Lies become reality. Does he have the will to see the light of Amanecer?Accolades
Awards- Best Actor - Colourfest Film Festival, 2011.
- Best Editing - El Espejo Film Festival, 2010.
- Local Filmmaker Award for Best Short Film - Sydney Latin American Film Festival, 2009.
Festivals – Official Selection
- Colourfest Film Festival, 2011.
- Santafé de Antioquia Film Festival, 2010.
- Cortópolis Film Festival, 2010.
- Colombian Cinema Showcase, 2010.
- El Espejo Film Festival, 2010.
- International Short Film Week, 2010.
- Dungog Film FestivalDungog Film FestivalThe Dungog Film Festival is an annual event held in the Hunter Region town of Dungog. Dungog Film Festival is a not for profit arts organisation that is dedicated to celebrating and promoting Australian screen industry. The festival is committed to education and nurturing the health of the...
, 2009. - Sydney Latin American Film Festival, 2009.
- Bogotá Film Festival, 2009.
- Villa de Leyva International Film Festival, 2009.
- Los Angeles Latino International Film FestivalLos Angeles Latino International Film FestivalThe Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival includes feature films, documentaries, and short films from the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora. The six-day festival was established in 1997...
, 2009. - Adelaide Shorts Film Festival, 2009.
- Havana Film FestivalHavana Film FestivalThe Havana Film Festival is a Cuban festival that focuses on the promotion of Spanish-language filmmakers. It is also known in Spanish as Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana, and in English as Festival of New Latinamerican Cinema of La Havana.The festival takes place...
, 2009.