With 15 films at the Short Film Corner in the Marché du Film at this year's Cannes film festival, Argentina is well-represented. Two films, in particular, are worth mention for their driving feminine leads.Golanzo Tobal's Cynthia todavia tiene las llaves, part of the Semaine de la Critique, tells the story of a woman living her life as a ghost in her ex-boyfriend's empty apartment while he is at work. It is easy to sympathize with her as she offers frank conversation to her audience about all...

The first edition of Concurso Iberoamericano de Cortometrajes will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina between september 22 and 24th 2005. ModalitiesThere are two modalities: Screenplay Modality, in which will be able toparticipate unpublished screenplays in documentary and fiction categries; and Realization Modality, in which will be able to participate short-films in all categories (documentary, fiction, animation, experimental and others). Deadline is August 25th.PrizesThe prizes consist o...

MAR DEL PLATA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (IMF)OPENING NIGHTThe 20th edition of the Mar del Plata International Film Festival (MIFF) started with guests walking a blue carpet, because the traditionally red carpet changed its colour according to the artistic desing of the fest organizers. It's colour, like other elements, represents the image of Mar del Plata Film Festival. This proposal has already showed at the last edition, when the name of the prize (OMBU in that moment) was changed for ASTOR...