Miguel Bardem and Daniela Fejerman Advise the Second Version Lab at the Gijón Film Festival
The Gijón International Film Festival promotes a key initiative for filmmakers: the Second Version Lab. This program features top-level professionals such as director Miguel Bardem and screenwriter Daniela Fejerman, who offer their expertise to help other creators. The goal is clear: transform a first assembly into a stronger and more defined work before its final release. 🎬
A Team of Experts to Guide the Creative Process
Alongside Bardem and Fejerman, the lab incorporates the talent of editor Esther Paredes and producer Marta Sánchez. This group of mentors is dedicated to analyzing feature film projects that already have an initial assembled version. Their work is not about competing, but about collaborating intensively so that each film finds its optimal voice and structure, enhancing Spanish auteur cinema.
The Pillars of the Lab:- Rewrite and restructure the existing material with an external and professional perspective.
- Provide a safe space to experiment and make bold decisions in the post-production phase.
- Equip filmmakers with a concrete plan and practical tools to finish their film.
"The only version we sometimes need is the third, but we have to settle for the second and good advice."
Intensive Work Methodology
In the current edition, four feature film projects participate in individual and personalized sessions with the mentors. Over several days, the current assembly is examined, the narrative and pacing are evaluated, and new ideas are tested. This process allows for precisely identifying which areas can be improved, from the plot to the emotional flow of the story.
Key Benefits for Participants:- Receive detailed analysis of their work from active professionals.
- Polish the narrative and pacing with applicable advice directly to the assembly.
- Leave the lab with a clear roadmap to apply to their work.
Strengthening the Cinematographic Fabric Beyond the Festival
Organized with the support of the ICAA, the Second Version Lab represents a firm commitment to the quality of contemporary Spanish cinema. Its impact transcends the festival week, as it contributes to creating stronger films and better preparing their creators to face the complex process of finishing a feature film. Thus, the Gijón Festival consolidates itself as an active agent in the development and evolution of the national audiovisual sector. 🎞️