Ephemeral
Storyline
Efímera (Ephemeral) is about the unknown and the imperfect beauty and a wonderful reflection on the passing of time, a metaphor of the ephemeral nature of beauty and life.
Synopsis
Peregrín's first beauty film, Efímera (2016) shows his personal aesthetic, which is not limited to tradition but open to the unknown and the imperfect beauty. A lonely female face is on a black background where makeup overtakes it. A reflection of an specific idea of identity and a proposal of makeup as a contemporary mask that protects us, at times as a camouflage and at other times to help create a super-ego.
Focusing on the varied interconnected artistic looks of a female model, Efímera is about the ephemeral nature of beauty and life, impressive and varied makeup creations work as a metaphor for the four ages of human beings and a wonderful reflection on the passing of time. Concepts such as life and death are treated symbolically in this project (from birth and breastfeeding, to the rebellious adolescence, maturity and decease) helping Paco Peregrín to reflect on life´s fleeting solitude.
Thanks to its very dramatic, powerful and artistic aesthetic, Efímera makes explicit reference to the quick passage of time. But it is also a positive and energetic expression, a colorful film about diversity and freedom that encourages us to enjoy and live life intensely without fears.
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Paco Peregrín (Full name: Francisco Ángel López Peregrín)Director
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Paco PeregrínWriter
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A film by Paco Peregrín.Producer
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Brand: Marie Dalgar.Producer
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Production directors: Javier Rey & José Murciano (Enri Mür).Producer
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Make-up: Lewis Amarante.Key Cast
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Postproduction & VFX direction: Iñaki San Juan.Key Cast
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Creative / Art Direction: Paco Peregrín.Key Cast
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Director of Photography: Javier Cortés.Key Cast
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Fashion consulting: Mario Ville.Key Cast
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Music: Karim Shaker.Key Cast
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Cast: Kasia S. (Trend Model Management).Key Cast
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Project Title (Original Language):Efímera
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Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Short, Web / New Media, Other
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Genres:Beauty Film, Fashion Film, Personal
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Runtime:3 minutes
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Completion Date:February 14, 2016
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Country of Origin:Spain
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Country of Filming:Spain
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, Full HD, 1.920 x 1080.
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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La Jolla International Fashion Film FestivalSan Diego, California
United States
July 29, 2016
North American Premiere
Nominated in the following categories: Best Art Direction, Best Sound Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Creative Concept. -
Berlin fashion Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
June 3, 2016
German Premiere
Selected and shortlisted for VFX Award(s). -
Mercedes-Benz Bokeh South African International Fashion Film FestivalCape Town
South Africa
April 22, 2016
African Premiere
Best Hair/Make-up Nomination. -
Mexico Fashion film FestivalMexico City
Mexico
April 14, 2016
Central American Premiere
Official Selection -
Madrid Fashion Film FestivalMadrid
Spain
June 1, 2016
European Premiere
Official Selection -
Buenos Aires International Fashion Film FestivalBuenos Aires
Argentina
April 4, 2016
South American Premiere
Official Selection -
Fashion Film Festival ChicagoChicago
United States
September 1, 2016
Chicago Première
“Artistry" Award Winner. -
Girona Film FestivalGerona
Spain
September 29, 2016
Catalonia Premiere
Official Selection -
Miami Fashion Film FestivalMiami
United States
September 20, 2016
Florida Premiere
Finalist. Official Selection -
London Fashion Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
September 14, 2016
United Kingdom Premiere
Winner Best Visual Effects. Nominee Best Major Brand Production -
Wasteland Film FestivalCalifornia City
United States
September 22, 2016
California City Premiere
Official Selection -
International Fashion Film Festival BrusselsBrussels
Belgium
October 19, 2016
Belgium Premiere
Winner Best Visual Effects. -
Medellín Fashion Film FestivalMedellín, Museo de Antioquia
Colombia
April 26, 2017
Colombia Premiere
Official Selection -
Global Short Film Awards (GSF Awards)Cannes, during Cannes Film Festival at special gala.
France
May 20, 2017
France Premiere
Award Winner -
Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF Awards)Calgary, Alberta
Canada
May 26, 2017
Canadian Premiere
Official Selection -
Fashion Films RDSanto Domingo, Cinemateca Dominicana
Dominican Republic
July 19, 2017
Dominican Republic Premiere
Official Selection
Distribution Information
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http://enrimur.comCountry: Worldwide
PROFESSION
Fashion, Beauty & Ad Photographer
Visual Artist
Creative & Art Director
Filmmaker
BIOGRAPHY
- Paco Peregrín was born in Almeria, Spain. He resides in Madrid but he works worldwide. He has won many grants and awards including a Gold Lux 2008 award (first place in the National Professional Photography Awards in Spain) in the 'Fashion and Beauty' category. His work is part of important art collections and it has appeared in numerous books such as New Fashion Photography (Prestel) or Otherworldly (Gestalten).
- Education. He is a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Seville University and extends his formation in image and new means of expression in centres of prestige such as International Center Of Photography (NYC), Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (London), Andalusian Centre of Contemporary Art, Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca, Andalusian Center of Photography, Complutense University of Madrid, EFTI and University of Santiago de Compostela.
- Clients. Paco Peregrín has also photographed and art-directed high-profile projects for global household names like Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent, L'Oréal Paris, Adidas, Nike, Lee, Levi'S, Vögele Shoes, Gant, Mazda, Toyota, Carlsberg, La Rinascente, Redken, Marie Dalgar, Lancôme, etc.
- Magazines. Paco has published his photographs in major magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Vanity Fair, ELLE, Grazia, Tatler, Neo2, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Amica, Fucking Young!, Vision, Zink!, Tendencias, Vanidad, Allure, etc.
- Professor, workshops and conferences. He has given workshops and conferences in PHotoEspaña Festival, Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, EFTI (School of Photography), Arteleku, IES Board of Education of the Community of Madrid, Istituto Europeo di Design, TAI (School of Performing Arts), Photodays (Croatia), CAF (Andalusian Center of Photography), ESDEMGA (University of Vigo), Taller3 (Puebla, Mexico), Matadero de Madrid (Central Design), Escuela Superior de Diseño (Madrid), Estúdio Brasil (Brazil), etc.
- Exhibitions. He has exhibited his work in galleries in New York, Paris, Barcelona, Beijing, Madrid, Berlin, Seville, San Sebastian... and museums like the Andalusian Center of Contemporary Art (Seville), Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum (Getaria, Gipuzkoa), Museum of Arts and Traditions of Seville, etc.
- Paco’s style has earned him credibility as one of the most exciting and talented photographers working in advertising, beauty, art and fashion today with major personality. His unmistakable signature belies his background in design, communication, theatre and painting. His photography carries a perfect blend of sensuality with avant garde. Paco’s juxtapositions shows a mastery of the fine line between commercial success and art. Fusing hyper-real futurism with high-end beauty images, his work is defined by a marked character of hybridization of styles where come together the latest fashion trends and the most personal conceptual reflections, always providing to his images with a sensual, elegant and mysterious, even perturbing character, trying to interrelate the point of view of the traditional art spectator with the most generic public of the mass-media.