Category: BEST DIRECTOR – 2024 ARFF BARCELONA

Original Film Title: All For You

Director’s Name: Dawn Reavis

Writer’s Name: Dawn Reavis

Producer: Kayla Smith, Reginald Martin, Luke Dian

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 14 minutes 27 seconds

Film Description:

A career-driven daughter and her resolute mother clash over conflicting priorities and learn how far they’re willing to go for the sake of love.

All for You” is a heartfelt story that revolves around Cassie Jackson, a successful lawyer, and her mother, Darlene. Cassie is on the brink of a major promotion, but her concerns for her mother’s health and independence weigh heavily on her. Darlene, despite her health issues, is adamant about staying in her home.

The screenplay delves into the emotional complexities of caregiving, family bonds, and the struggle between personal ambitions and familial responsibilities. As Darlene’s health deteriorates, Cassie is torn between her career aspirations and her commitment to caring for her mother.

The story takes a poignant turn when Darlene surprises Cassie by deciding to move in with her, defying expectations and bringing joy to her daughter’s heart.

The screenplay beautifully captures the deep love and sacrifices made within a family, exploring themes of aging, independence, and the enduring strength of familial bonds.

Original Film Title: Powerful Women

Director’s Name: Belen Soto Infante, Gonzalo Ruiz

Writer’s Name: Belen Soto Infante, Gonzalo Ruiz

Producer: ,Paula Ruiz

Country of Origin: Chile

Country of Filming: Kenya

Language: English

Runtime: 40 minutes

Film Description:
Powerful Women Tells is the story of three intertwined women for a country.
They revolutionize the established order and change the culture to offer -to girls and future generations- a life free of violence.

Original Film Title: Princess Maya and the Patchworld

Director’s Name: Paul Cless, Matthias Ludwig

Writer’s Name: Paul Cless, Matthias Ludwig

Producer: Paul Cless, Matthias Ludwig, Michael Hilli,

Country of Origin: Germany

Country of Filming: Germany

Language: English

Runtime: 23 minutes 26 seconds

Film Description:

A dad and a step dad battle out their rivalry in a good night story they tell their daughter, turning it into an epic and chaotic sci-fi adventure.

Original Film Title: Breakdown

Director’s Name: Gabriel Tibi

Writer’s Name: Morgan Cini, Gabriel Tibi

Producer: Gabriel Tibi

Country of Origin: France

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 14 minutes 49 seconds

Film Description:

It’s a buddy movie comedy between a Republican client and a Progressive Democrat from a uber car driver who hate each other but who are forced to stay together in the middle of the night in New Jersey because the car brutally stopped and they have to fix it together.

Original Film Title: El Intercambio

Director’s Name: Marco Berger,

Writer’s Name: Marco Berger, Alex Aguilera

Producer: Enrique Renta, Andy Rosenblatt, Mauricio Cortez, Alex Aguilera, Edgardo Manuel Rivera

Country of Origin: Puerto Rico

Country of Filming: Uruguay

Language: Spanish

Runtime: 24 minutes 25 seconds

Film Description:

Mateo and Lucas, best friends, go out to party in a hot summer night. Mateo meets Lucia, and Lucia commits an act that will change their lives. From there, Mateo and Lucas will begin a search, both physical and personal.

The Exchange exposes sexuality without fear, without labels, without holding back. It is the discovery of something that somehow touches all of us, regardless of our sexual orientation or gender identity.

A film that shows the beauty of sex, love, friendship, and innocence.