Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Pablo Proenza to direct adaptation of "Fragmentos de Amor Furtivo"
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Pablo Proenza has signed on to direct "Fragmentos de Amor Furtivo" (Fragments of Secret Love) the big screen adaptation of the sensational novel by renowned Latin American author Héctor Abad Faciolince. Proenza will direct "Fragmentos" from a draft he is set to write.
Proenza broke records for IFC Films last year when his supernatural thriller "Dark Mirror" became the best-selling title of their powerful OnDemand brand. "Dark Mirror" was Proenza's feature debut.
Set against the backdrop of Medellín's civil unrest, "Fragmentos de Amor Furtivo" tells the story of Rodrigo, a piano-tuner and former composer, who begins a love affair with Susana, a sensuous swimming instructor who each night -- in a twist on the book "One Thousand and One Nights" -- inflames Rodrigo with tales of her past lovers.
"Fragmentos is an exploration of desire, with thriller elements," says Pablo. "Susana is a mystery and each story is a clue to her past, but it soon becomes clear that there's much more to her than she's letting on."
The Puerto Rico-Colombia co-production is being produced by Laura Duque of One Film Corp and Clara Maria Ochoa of CMO Productions, whose film "Soñar no cuesta nada" was Colombia's official submission for Best Foreign Film for the 2007 Academy Awards. Duque optioned the rights to Fragmentos in 2007.
Proenza broke records for IFC Films last year when his supernatural thriller "Dark Mirror" became the best-selling title of their powerful OnDemand brand. "Dark Mirror" was Proenza's feature debut.
Set against the backdrop of Medellín's civil unrest, "Fragmentos de Amor Furtivo" tells the story of Rodrigo, a piano-tuner and former composer, who begins a love affair with Susana, a sensuous swimming instructor who each night -- in a twist on the book "One Thousand and One Nights" -- inflames Rodrigo with tales of her past lovers.
"Fragmentos is an exploration of desire, with thriller elements," says Pablo. "Susana is a mystery and each story is a clue to her past, but it soon becomes clear that there's much more to her than she's letting on."
The Puerto Rico-Colombia co-production is being produced by Laura Duque of One Film Corp and Clara Maria Ochoa of CMO Productions, whose film "Soñar no cuesta nada" was Colombia's official submission for Best Foreign Film for the 2007 Academy Awards. Duque optioned the rights to Fragmentos in 2007.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
French Dark Mirror DVD cover
Chanced upon this awesome French DVD cover. Kudos to the designers! I love the "happy accident" of the Derrière in the copy highlighting the prominently placed derrière of the photo.
If you come across any other covers (even bootlegs) please send them my way.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
There Will Be "Sangre"
On April 9th I will be a speaker on a panel discussion called "There Will Be Sangre: The Business of Horror." It's organized by by Latin Horror as part of the NALIP Conference. Erin and I have been going to the conference for a while now and we've made lifelong friends there.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Dark Mirror is out on DVD!
After its INCREDIBLE run on VOD (read the Variety case study), Dark Mirror is out on DVD ... NOW!
The DVD's got a deleted scene, commentary with Pablo Proenza, Erin Ploss-Campoamor, and Lisa Vidal (where we talk crap about everyone), and a behind-the-scenes documentary (including some pretty funny footage of David Chisum "hitchhiking" in an attempt to escape the film set).
You can order Dark Mirror now through Netflix, Blockbuster, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
The feedback continues to be great!
Evil On Two Legs chose Dark Mirror as their "Pick of the Week"
Horror Squad called Dark Mirror "Best of The New Releases"
Literal Remains called Dark Mirror "A provocative horror thriller with a killer twist!"
Express Milwaukee says "The story hooked me"
DVD Talk calls Dark Mirror a "slow-burn horror film" with "fun jump scares"
DVD Verdict says "There is quite a lot to like about this one."
Pop Syndicate says Dark Mirror has "Honestly scary moments with one truly unpredictable twist after another."
The DVD's got a deleted scene, commentary with Pablo Proenza, Erin Ploss-Campoamor, and Lisa Vidal (where we talk crap about everyone), and a behind-the-scenes documentary (including some pretty funny footage of David Chisum "hitchhiking" in an attempt to escape the film set).
You can order Dark Mirror now through Netflix, Blockbuster, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
The feedback continues to be great!
Evil On Two Legs chose Dark Mirror as their "Pick of the Week"
Horror Squad called Dark Mirror "Best of The New Releases"
Literal Remains called Dark Mirror "A provocative horror thriller with a killer twist!"
Express Milwaukee says "The story hooked me"
DVD Talk calls Dark Mirror a "slow-burn horror film" with "fun jump scares"
DVD Verdict says "There is quite a lot to like about this one."
Pop Syndicate says Dark Mirror has "Honestly scary moments with one truly unpredictable twist after another."
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Special Screening in LA at Mann Chinese on October 14!
Dark Mirror will screen in LA at the 2009 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.
TO BUY TICKETS:
At the box office:
LALIFF / 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 359
Los Angeles CA 90028
Over the phone:
323-469-9066
CAST & CREW WILL BE PRESENT:
Including...
Writer/director - PABLO PROENZA
"Deborah" - LISA VIDAL
"Grace" - LUPE ONTIVEROS
"Jim" - DAVID CHISUM
Producer - ERIN PLOSS-CAMPOAMOR
When: October 14th, 11:45pm
Where: Mann Chinese
TO BUY TICKETS:
At the box office:
LALIFF / 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 359
Los Angeles CA 90028
Over the phone:
323-469-9066
CAST & CREW WILL BE PRESENT:
Including...
Writer/director - PABLO PROENZA
"Deborah" - LISA VIDAL
"Grace" - LUPE ONTIVEROS
"Jim" - DAVID CHISUM
Producer - ERIN PLOSS-CAMPOAMOR
When: October 14th, 11:45pm
Where: Mann Chinese
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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