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THE UNFIXING hits cinemas: a journey of hope between body and Earth
After an intense journey through international festivals, THE UNFIXING —directed by Nicole Betancourt and produced by Horizontal Films (Spain) and Nota Bene Productions (U.S.)— finally arrives in cinemas. This week the documentary will be screened in two very special sessions: 🎬 Tuesday, November 11 · 8 PM – Cinemes Girona (Barcelona)Followed by a Q&A with…
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New Short Film Res a Fer Secures ICEC Funding
Rising director Mel Estaba’s upcoming short film Res a Fer (No Option) has received funding from the Catalan government’s ICEC program. Production is set for spring 2026. The film follows Gabriela, a migrant mother without legal recognition, and Vicenç, the elderly father of her deceased girlfriend. Gabriela must convince him to pretend they are a…
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The Unfixing triumphs at Cerdanya Film Festival 2025
The Unfixing shines at the Cerdanya Film Festival 2025 with two awards and a warm audience reception The Cerdanya Film Festival concluded its 16th edition with a widely distributed awards list and a historic record of participation: more than 25,000 spectators and participants attended the screenings, concerts, and parallel activities of the festival, which has…
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Best Feature Film Award at UK sustainability festival
Between the Blue and Green Film Festival Announces The Unfixing for Best Feature Film Award Winner Worthing, UK – July 22nd 2025 The Between the Blue and Green Film Festival is delighted to announce the winner of this year’s Best Feature Documentary or Drama Award. The award has been presented to: The UnfixingDirected by Nicole…
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Aquella Casa & International Archives Week
To mark International Archives Week, the film project in process Aquella Casa will be presented in public for the first time in Girona and Viladecans, in events that will combine screenings and a conversation with the creative team. 📍Friday 06 June 18h → Girona, El Modern, (Cinéma Truffaut)📍Tuesday 10 June 19h → Viladecans, Museu Ca…
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Audience Award for Best Feature at Vermont FFF
The Unfixing Wins Audience Award at Vermont Film and Folklore Festival We’re thrilled to share that The Unfixing, a Horizontal Films production, has won the Audience Award for Best Feature at the Vermont Film and Folklore Festival! This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the viewers—the people who gathered, listened, and deeply…
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Cinequest to be North-American Premiere for “The Unfixing”
We are delighted to share news that the documentary The Unfixing will be in competition at Cinequest Festival in San José, California. This follows the film’s World Premiere at the 28th edition of Ji.Hlava IDFF in October, Belgrade Documentary FF in January and upcoming Millenium Festival, Brussels next month. Your help getting the word out Distribution of documentary films has changed…
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Belgian Premiere announced for “The Unfixing”
We are delighted to announce that THE UNFIXING has been selected for the Millenium International Documentary Film Festival! The festival brings a human face and an artistic perspective to the major issues of our time, initially referred to as the “Millenium Development Goals” (now known as the SDGs). MIFF offers an emotional and personal…
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Ji.Hlava World Premiere for ‘The Unfixing’
30th October 2024, Jihlava, Czech Republic Acclaimed director Nicole Betancourt returns to the documentary scene with her second feature film, THE UNFIXING, premiering in competition at the 28th edition of renowned Ji.Hlava International Documentary Film Festival on 30th October 2024. Known for her Emmy and Golden Spire award-winning work, Betancourt weaves together personal and environmental…
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Call for projects
We’re currently looking for international fiction feature film projects suitable for minority co-production from Spain. Films need to be at the advanced development stage, with a full script and able to have 40% of financing in place by spring 2025. Horizontal Films Media’s focus is on transformative storytelling, and aims to produce movies that explore…
