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NO OPTION Begins Production
Principal photography has begun on the fiction short film Res a fer (No Option), directed by Mel Estaba and produced by Horizontal Films. Filmed entirely on location in Girona and the Costa Brava, the production embraces the region’s distinctive landscapes, from an authentic roadside motel and bar to the vast open skies and fields of…
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Animation Updates from MIFA Annecy
Animation is the new black this summer. We had the pleasure of joining the Catalan delegation at MIFA Annecy, the world’s leading animation market, held alongside the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. This year’s edition was memorable in more ways than one, with record-breaking temperatures matching the energy and excitement across the industry. Producer Rose…
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In Production with Patsy Kensit and HotWax
Highly Inflammable, the debut feature from writer-director Cheryl White, entered production last month with filming taking place on location in Hastings, East Sussex. Acclaimed actress Patsy Kensit and rising punk trio HotWax led the cast during an energetic shoot, produced by Lost for Words, Horizontal Films, and Tree Top Films. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign…
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THE UNFIXING Premieres on 3Cat
After an extensive international festival run, THE UNFIXING will finally reach Catalan audiences through its television premiere on Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 PM on El Documental (Canal 33), and on the 3Cat streaming platform. Directed by Nicole Betancourt and co-produced by Horizontal Films and Nota Bene Productions, The Unfixing is an intimate, poetic, and…
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THE UNFIXING Announces New International Dates
The multi-award-winning documentary The Unfixing continues its journey with new festival screenings in Ithaca (NY), and Mexico; exhibitions in Sant Feliu de Guíxols and New York; a conference marking the 30th anniversary of the Emotional Ecology Foundation; and online events. We are also launching The Unfixing Discussion Guide, designed to support community screenings and educational…
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I Will Not Retire now streaming on 3Cat
We are pleased to share that the documentary I Will Not Retire is now available to watch online on the 3Cat platform, following its broadcast premiere on Esport3 during the Christmas holidays. Directed by Alex Mas Alcoberro and produced by Horizontal Films, this 25-minute documentary follows four remarkable athletes whose passion for orienteering proves that…
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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…
