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Itziar Ituño will be honored at the Balmaseda short film festival

Itziar Ituño will be honored at the Balmaseda short film festival

Jeickson Sulbaran

April 10, 2024 | 4:00 p.m.

Balmaseda dresses up to honor Itziar Ituño

In an emblematic corner of the heart of Bizkaia, Balmaseda prepares to live a weekend where creativity, art and cinema They become the undisputed protagonists. The second edition of the Balmaexpress short film festival It is not only a meeting for emerging filmmakers and fans of the seventh art; It is a celebration of culture in its multiple expressions, a tribute to the talented Itziar Ituño and a palpable demonstration of the community spirit that characterizes this province.

The festival starts with a challenging proposal: Participants from various backgrounds have only 42 hours to write, record and put together a work that not only speaks to the senses but captures, in essence, the central theme announced in the opening. This challenge is not merely a competition; is an invitation to explore the limits of creativity under pressure, an opportunity for young talents to demonstrate their capacity for innovation and teamwork.

Beyond the contest, Balmaexpress It stands as an event that intertwines different cultural manifestations. From film workshops to live shows, free film sessions and activities designed for family enjoyment, the festival is an open window to enriching experiences. The Jedi Academy stands out, which promises to conquer the little ones, and the screening of classics and premieres that make Balmaseda a meeting point for film buffs of all ages.

A deserved tribute

The choice of Itziar Ituño As an honoree of this edition, she underlines the festival's intention to recognize not only artistic talent but also commitment to social and cultural values. Ituño, with a career that transcends borders, will receive the honorary award from Félix Linares, symbolizing the generational change and the appreciation that the community has for those who elevate the art of cinema.

Balmaseda dresses up to honor Itziar Ituño

The festival also highlights the positive interaction between culture and local commerce. Through initiatives that encourage citizen participation and support for businesses in the area, a vibrant economy is fostered that benefits everyone. The distribution of prizes and passes for the Klaret Antzokia It is not only an incentive for the public; It is a reminder that culture and commerce can, and should, go hand in hand in the development of a community.

El Balmaseda short film festival It is much more than a cinematic event; It is a reflection of the cultural vitality, solidarity and pride of a province that sees in art a vehicle for social cohesion and personal and collective growth. To the pay tribute to Itziar Ituño, Balmaexpress not only celebrates a renowned actress; celebrates cinema's ability to unite us, inspire us and make us dream.

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