Cuban filmmakers Angie and Ulises Hernández have been nominated for the Platino Awards, recognizing their contributions in sound design and music composition respectively. The awards ceremony will take place on April 27 in Madrid, Spain, showcasing notable films and talent from the Ibero-American film industry.
Two Cuban artists, Angie Hernández and Ulises Hernández, have received nominations for the prestigious Platino Awards, which will be held on April 27 at the Ifema Municipal Palace in Madrid, Spain. This marks their achievement in the extensive national cinema industry, as reported by the Cubacine Icaic website.
Angie Hernández, a graduate of the Faculty of Audiovisual Media Arts and the International School of Film and Television in San Antonio de los Baños, is nominated for her work in the sound design of the film “A Night with the Rolling Stones,” directed by Patricia Ramos. Her nomination places her in competition with sound design counterparts from Spain and Argentina.
Hernández also contributed sound design to various documentaries, such as “Tren de la Línea Norte” and “La música de las esferas.” She was recently honored at the Ceará Film Festival in Brazil for her work on “La mujer salvaje.” Additionally, her filmography includes the soon-to-be-released film “Estrés” by Marilyn Solaya.
Conversely, Ulises Hernández is recognized for his composition in the Cuban-Costa Rican co-production “La invención de las especias,” directed by Tania Hermida. Competing alongside him are esteemed composers like Alberto Iglesias and Gustavo Santaolalla.
Having crafted musical scores for numerous notable films, Ulises Hernández has received multiple awards, including the recent Coral Award at the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema for “La invención de las especias.”
The main competition this year features films such as the Spanish “La infiltrada” and the Argentine “El Jockey,” both highly discussed in various categories. The series “Cien años de soledad” has also attracted significant attention with eight nominations.
Finalists for Best Film include “La infiltrada,” “El Jockey,” the Brazilian “Todavía estoy aquí,” the Portuguese “Grand Tour,” and the Spanish “El 47.” Esteemed directors competing for the Best Director award include Arantxa Echevarría and Pedro Almodóvar, showcasing a diverse array of talent.
Since its inception in 2014, the Platino Awards have become a significant event in the Ibero-American film landscape, fostering visibility and recognition for the region’s creative projects while promoting quality production.
In summary, the upcoming Platino Awards recognition highlights the significant contributions of Cuban artists Angie Hernández and Ulises Hernández in the fields of sound design and musical composition, respectively. Their nominations among esteemed competitors reflect the heightened visibility and international recognition of Ibero-American cinema, as this event continues to foster quality artistic production in the region.
Original Source: www.plenglish.com
