The eleventh edition of Ontinyent Negre will take place in May with writer and journalist Elvira Lindo as the central figure. The cycle, dedicated to crime novels and film noir, kicks off on the 15th with a tribute to director Vicent Monsonís and the screening of his film La invasió dels bàrbars. Lindo will inaugurate the festival on May 21st at the Centre Cultural Caixa Ontinyent, where she will receive an honorary award.
How to organize a genre festival with limited resources 🎥
The Ontinyent Negre program combines screenings, literary presentations, discussions, and educational activities. From the organization's perspective, the technical challenge lies in synchronizing formats: DCP films, talks with portable sound systems, and guided tours with geolocation. Lightweight equipment and open-source software for schedule and ticket management are prioritized to avoid extra costs. Logistics include coordinating volunteers with two-way radios and encrypted messaging apps to prevent leaks about surprise guests.
Elvira Lindo, from Manolito Gafotas to queen of noir 🕵️
Elvira Lindo, known for her ironic and approachable style, will go from narrating the mischief of Manolito Gafotas to presiding over a crime novel festival. Hopefully, some local writer will dare to write Manolito Gafotas en el lado oscuro, where the boy from Carabanchel solves the mystery of the missing mortadella sandwich. At least Lindo won't have to deal with the event's technical logistics, which is already a case worthy of investigation.