Albertina Carri, Laura Citarella, Isaki Lacuesta, Elena López Riera, Jean-Gabriel Périot, and Catarina Vasconcelos to Mentor Projects in the Tenth Edition of Ikusmira Berriak

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The residents participating in the tenth edition of Ikusmira Berriak, including Maria Elorza, Marieke Elzerman, Felipe Gálvez, Lucy Kerr, Mikele Landa, and Cande Lázaro, have commenced their creative journey since March 4th at the Artists' Space in the Tabakalera international contemporary arts centre in San Sebastián. This initiative is part of their residency program focusing on the creation of audiovisual projects, organized collaboratively by the San Sebastián Festival, Tabakalera, and Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola (EQZE).

This week marked pivotal face-to-face sessions with the members of the Ikusmira Berriak committee of experts, comprising producer and consultant Flor Clérico, consultant Olimpia Pont Cháfer, and consultant and San Sebastián Festival selection committee member Javier Martín. These sessions serve as crucial guidance and feedback for the participants as they refine their projects.

A distinctive aspect of Ikusmira Berriak is its emphasis on providing tailored support to filmmakers through the selection of seasoned professionals as mentors. Albertina Carri, Laura Citarella, Isaki Lacuesta, Elena López Riera, Jean-Gabriel Périot, and Catarina Vasconcelos have been appointed as tutors for this purpose. Their wealth of experience and expertise will ensure that the selected projects receive comprehensive supervision that aligns with the filmmakers' specific needs and aspirations.

The collaborative efforts of the residents, mentors, and expert committee aim to foster a nurturing environment conducive to the development of innovative and impactful audiovisual works. Ikusmira Berriak continues to be a beacon of support for emerging talent in the realm of filmmaking, providing invaluable resources and mentorship to propel their artistic endeavors forward.