Myna Has Gone
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Myna has gone is a Spanish film directed by Sonia Escolano
and Sadrac González
. It is a naturalistic, independent film and is played by unknown actors.
With a budget of only $4,500, this film has won awards at several international film festivals including the Austin Film Festival
, one of the top 10 U.S. Film Festivals.
Curiously, the film features a sequence shot on 33 minutes, the longest in the history of Spanish cinema. According to the directors, the actors needed psychological help during the filming because of the difficulty of the scenes. María del Barrio
is the nineteen year old young actress chosen to play the role of Myna, whose performance has been praised and won awards from several international film festivals including the Austin Film Festival
and the Naperville Independent Film Festival
.
Sonia Escolano
Sonia Escolano is a Valencian film director, born in Alicante in December 1980, he moved to Alcalá de Henares in 1996 to study Literature. In 2005 she joined as director of the short film Sadrac González for the project of "Mr...
and Sadrac González
Sadrac González
Sadrac Gonzalez is a Spanish film director, born in Madrid, in 1983. In 1985 he moved to the city of Alcalá de Henares where he was a student of art in high school....
. It is a naturalistic, independent film and is played by unknown actors.
With a budget of only $4,500, this film has won awards at several international film festivals including the Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival was started in 1994 in Austin, Texas and is claimed to be "the first organization of its kind to focus on the writer’s unique creative contribution to the film and television industries"...
, one of the top 10 U.S. Film Festivals.
Curiously, the film features a sequence shot on 33 minutes, the longest in the history of Spanish cinema. According to the directors, the actors needed psychological help during the filming because of the difficulty of the scenes. María del Barrio
María del Barrio
María del Barrio is a Spanish actress born 5 July 1989 in the town of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. She began her career at the age of 14 working with Sadrac González and Sonia Escolano in the short film: Mr. Long-Neck....
is the nineteen year old young actress chosen to play the role of Myna, whose performance has been praised and won awards from several international film festivals including the Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival was started in 1994 in Austin, Texas and is claimed to be "the first organization of its kind to focus on the writer’s unique creative contribution to the film and television industries"...
and the Naperville Independent Film Festival
Naperville Independent Film Festival
The Naperville Independent Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Naperville, Illinois which features the work of independent filmmakers. Actress Karen Black helped open inaugurate the festival in 2008...
.
Cast
- María del BarrioMaría del BarrioMaría del Barrio is a Spanish actress born 5 July 1989 in the town of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. She began her career at the age of 14 working with Sadrac González and Sonia Escolano in the short film: Mr. Long-Neck....
as Myna - David Lopez-Serrano Paez as the doctor
- Diana Facen as Anne, Pablo's mother
- Chema Rolland as George, Pablo's father
- Alvaro Pascual as the vet
- Francisco Sala as Pablo
- Marina Oria as Charles' wife
Awards
| Film Festival | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| London Spanish Film Festival | Official Selection | |
| Rencontres des cinémas d'Europe, France | Official Selection | |
| Austin Film Festival Austin Film Festival The Austin Film Festival was started in 1994 in Austin, Texas and is claimed to be "the first organization of its kind to focus on the writer’s unique creative contribution to the film and television industries"... |
Special Jury Recognition for Acting | |
| Athens Fest | Official Selection | |
| The Indie Fest | Official Selection | |
| The Bronx Independent Film Festival, NY | Official Selection | |
| The Indie Gathering | Best Latin Movie | Winner |
| Atlanta Underground Film Fest | Best Foreign Language Film | Winner |
| Sydney Underground Film festival, Australia | Official Selection | |
| Naperville International Film Festival, Illinois | Official Selection | |
| Naperville International Film Festival, Illinois | Best Actress | Winner |
| Zaragoza Film Festival | Best Actress | Special Mention |
| Nueva York Independent Film and Video Festival | Official Selection | |
| Valencia Film Festival, Tirant Avant | Best Picture | Nominated |
| Valencia Film Festival, Tirant Avant | Best Screenplay | Nominated |
| Macon International Film Festival, Georgia | Best Picture | Winner |
| Cinematek Film Festival | Official selection | |