"Kokuhaku" Wins 20th La Orotava Short Film Festival Top Prize
Adrià Guxens' "Kokuhaku" won the top prize at the 20th La Orotava Short Film Festival, with "Depredador" by Javier Fesser and "Pobre Marciano" by Álex Rey securing second and third place, respectively.
The 20th La Orotava Short Film Festival announced its main winner last night: "Kokuhaku," directed by Adrià Guxens. The announcement happened at the festival's closing gala, held at Cine Yelmo La Villa, where the finalist films were shown on Friday and Saturday.
"Kokuhaku" was chosen from over 600 entries. The jury narrowed these down to 14 finalists before picking the winner. The second prize went to "Depredador" by Javier Fesser, and the third prize, sponsored by La Villa Shopping Center, was awarded to "Pobre Marciano" by Álex Rey.
Both Friday's and Saturday's galas, which showcased the official competition films, drew large crowds. Tenerife comedian Darío López hosted both events.
Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, an actress, journalist, and TV presenter, presented the top award. She served as the godmother for this 20th festival.
Along with the main award, Adrià Guxens' "Kokuhaku" also won 2,000 euros. The second and third place films received 1,000 euros and 500 euros, respectively.
In the Canarian section, "Freud's Unknown Patient" by Antonia San Juan won the Volcanic Xperience award, which included 500 euros. The Maderas Santana Audience Award for a regional film, also worth 500 euros, went to "La Habitación" by Nacho Peña.
Javier Fesser's "Depredador" also earned the Best Cinematography award. This category, sponsored by RC Service, comes with 1,000 euros worth of camera equipment rental services.
The La Orotava Short Film Festival is organized by Cinenfoque and the local City Council. It also receives support from the Government of the Canary Islands (through Turismo Islas Canarias), the Cabildo de Tenerife, and several private organizations.