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MECAL Air Short Film Festival in Barcelona

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

Until the 17th of September, Poble Espanyol in Barcelona is hosting short film festival MECAL Air, which opens up to the public the best work being made in the field, with works presented at the International Short Film Festival 2011. The goal of the organisers is to help promote the short film, and integrate it into different cultural and artistic sectors, and widen it´s accessibility in a social arena. It is for this reason that they have selected a relaxed, open environment for their venue – an open air space, with picnic tables, cushions to sit on the floor and hammocks, and where everyone is welcome to enjoy a refreshment, cinema, and fresh air with their family and friends. As well as the relaxed atmosphere of cultural exchange, the producers of MECAL Air have created a concept of the cinema-art of shorts which does not exclude anyone, with competitions to win free entrance, and spaces for voluntary work in cinema and communications. This will be the third edition of the show, and hopes to be a part of the Barcelona summer more than ever. The film sessions take place on Fridays and Saturdays, and are organised according to theme. Throughout the month, the themes will include terror, a sex special, creative publicity, two sessions with the best from the world of shorts, and a special on the war of the galaxies. The month kicks off with the series of screenings under the title “Terror in the Woods” on saturday the 2nd of september. As the name suggests, it is all about horror – that genre which seeks to paralyse... read more

Motel X: Horror Film Festival in Lisbon

Mónica Boixeda Lisboeta, Only-Be

The horror genre in world film is among the favourites. And, undoubtedly, fear is one of the most used narrative themes in history. From the first oral stories that have existed, including before language as we know it today, until the gloomiest digital modern adventures, the horror genre doesn´t stop surprising us, captivating us and causing great fanaticism. And it´s because fear is an essential factor in many stories. The surprise factor, the suspense, the possibility of discovering the unknown or to be invaded by the unknown in a violent way, doesn´t stop causing fascination around the world. In modern film, classics like ´Dracula´ or ´Frankenstein´ were the first stories brought to the silver screen to cause horror. With time and the implementation of new narratives and technology, the horror genre has changed and mutated accordingly. And horror advances with culture, and it´s possibly one of the best ways to analyze societies with its paranoias and fetishes, its struggles to contain the hidden and to reveal it, to frighten the public, to scare it. Today, you only have to use a television or access the Internet to prove that horror is closer to all of us, around the corner if you want to say so. And these really are times of horror that we´re living in: global economic crisis, violence, wars… and, however, the public maintains the liking for horror in all of its shapes, in action, police and animation films. The horror genre is represented in all the possibilities in the reach of film, video, television and the internet. Generally, horror films in the United States usually tend... read more

International Bear Week in Sitges

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

Barcelona is one of Spain´s most liberal cities. The large quantity of visitors from around the world that arrive to the Catalan capital make of it a meeting point for various generations and styles, musical tastes, art and culture. Barcelona´s economy is effectively reliant on this large affluence of tourism. Therefore, different activities take place, from parties, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, cultural meetings and seminars among others, that promote cultural exchange and the visit of representatives from different countries. The openness that Barcelona has on a cultural, academic and artistic level makes it suitable for change and diffusion. On the other hand, there´s still great conservativeness among the people of Barcelona, above all when it comes to new trends and migrations. During the last ten years, Barcelona has grown in a considerable way due to the large quantity of immigrants, students and artists that arrive in the city looking for new encounters. That´s how, despite the break that tradition and culture brings, there´s a wide open mind when it comes to new sexual and gender identities. This way, Barcelona is an open bridge for the gay, lesbian and LGBT community in general. Sitges´ beach, located only a few minutes away, is one of the most popular places for the gay and lesbian community. On this beach, thousands of people gather every year to build a community and have a good time during summer. The nice sands, the shiny sea and the sun are perfect complements for whoever is looking for new friends, romance or maybe just an adventure. Sitges is only 35km away from Barcelona, which makes it easily accessible... read more