Experiencing Interruptions?

Velas

It's been 2 years since Tomás (7 y.o) last saw his father. But on his 8th birthday, Tomás will discover that his father has been cherishing something for him all these years.

  • Pablo Iranzo
    Director
  • Pablo Iranzo
    Writer
  • Gabriel Prats
    Key Cast
  • Mamen Carrión
    Key Cast
  • Jesús Luengo
    Original Score
  • Óscar Gómez
    Voice Over
  • Paloma Pineda
    Supporting cast
  • Alfredo Iranzo
    Supporting cast
  • Madlena Arushanova
    Supporting cast
  • Isabel Palomo
    Supporting cast
  • Inma Carrión
    Acknowledgements
  • Matilde Tagle
    Acknowledgements
  • José Carrión Martín
    Acknowledgements
  • Pablo Iranzo
    Cinematography
  • Pablo Iranzo
    Producer
  • Pablo Iranzo
    Editor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Velas
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - *
  • The Copper Flower International Film Festival

    Russian Federation
    Award Winner - Grand Prix
  • Austin Film Festival

    United States
    Official Selection
  • Olympia IFF

    Greece
    Award Winner - Best International Short Film
  • FunFest - International Film Festival

    Award Winner - Best International Short Film
  • McGuffin International Film Festival

    Russian Federation
    Finalist - Best International Short Film
  • FECEA International Film Festival

    Portugal
    Best Editing
  • Student World Impact Film Festival

    United States
    Nominee
  • Cachinus de Cine

    Spain
    Finalist
  • Central Film Festival

    United States
    Official Selection
  • Utsav International Film Festival

    India
    Official Selection
  • Delhi Shorts Int. Film Fest

    India
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off International Film Festival

    United States
    Official Selection
  • Urbanite Arts Film Festival

    United States
    Official Selection
  • Sylhet Film Festival

    Bangladesh
    Official Selection
  • EAFF

    Egypt
    Official Selection
  • AIU Film Festival

    Kuwait
    Official Selection
  • Beneath The River Danube Film Festival

    Serbia
    Official Selection
  • FLAME First Cut IFF

    India
    Official Selection
  • A Royal Chance Film Festival

    United States
    Official Selection
  • CMS (ICFF)

    India
    Official Selection
  • World Indie Film Awards

    Official Selection
  • WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival

    Canada
    Honourable mention
  • Balisong Film Festival

    Philippines
    Official Selection
  • 10th Sakarya International Short Film Festival

    Turkey
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Pablo Iranzo

Since he discovered filmmaking, Pablo Iranzo has embarked on a multitude of critically acclaimed audiovisual projects that have been featured in numerous international film festivals. His work has been awarded in festivals such as "Austin Film Festival" (United States), " BIKY IFF (Korea) or " NotodoFilm IFF" (Spain). His projects have also been featured in national and international media and press (Ondacero, La Razón, Cope...). Being passionate about all aspects of filmmaking, from directing to scriptwriting, editing and music composition, he is driven to create stories that inspire and leave a positive impact on audiences.

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Director Statement

"A hymn to life, family and childhood"