Catalan Filmmakers Àlex Lora, Albert Serra, Marcela Said, Sofia Carrillo, and Carla Simón Announce New Projects
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Àlex Lora, Albert Serra, Marcela Said, Sofia Carrillo, and Carla Simón are directing new films, continuing their work after recent acclaimed projects. These films, ranging from personal dramas to ecological animation and international diplomacy stories, are being produced by a network of Spanish and international companies. Several projects are already in production or will be presented at major festivals.
Facts First
- Àlex Lora directs 'The Rift', a follow-up to his 2024 Sundance prize-winning 'The Masterpiece'
- Albert Serra directs 'Out of This World', starring Riley Keough and F. Murray Abraham
- Marcela Said directs 'Puma', with sales handled by Protagonist Pictures
- Sofia Carrillo directs 'Insectario: Despertar', a stop-motion animated gothic-ecological film
- Carla Simón is shooting a flamenco-centered feature and will present a related short in Cannes
What Happened
Àlex Lora is directing the film 'The Rift', produced by Inicia Films and Scope Features. This film is the follow-up to his 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, 'The Masterpiece'. 'The Rift' tells the story of a young man with a Catalan mother and a Moroccan father who confronts his fears and prejudices by embracing his Muslim faith during a tumultuous year in Catalonia's history.
Albert Serra is directing 'Out of This World', produced by Andergraun Films, Pandora FilmProduktion, Rosa Filmes, Idéale Audience, and Les Films du Losange. Serra previously directed 'Pacifiction'. 'Out of This World' stars Riley Keough and F. Murray Abraham and follows a U.S. trade delegation visit to Russia during the Ukraine War.
Marcela Said is directing 'Puma', produced by Ronda Cine, Wood Producciones, Fasten Films, Haut et Court, and Cobalt Films. Said previously directed 'The Summer of Flying Fish'. 'Puma' follows a couple living on the shores of Lake Pirihueico in southern Chile who go on a puma hunt in the mountains following a friend's visit and the drowning of their son. Protagonist Pictures is handling sales for this film.
Sofia Carrillo is directing 'Insectario: Despertar', produced by Inicia Films, Cuadernos de Cine, and Pimienta Films. The film is a stop-motion animated gothic-ecological genre bender set in a world where insects are extinct, involving a researcher who accidentally brings a preserved moth back to life.
Carla Simón is directing an 'Untitled Flamenco Project'. Simón previously directed 'Alcarràs'. She is due to present her 'Flamenco' short film in partnership with Audiovisual From Spain in Cannes and is currently shooting a feature film centered around Spanish dance.
Why this Matters to You
These announcements signal a continued vibrant output from Catalan filmmakers, whose work may reach international audiences through festivals and sales agents. If you enjoy independent cinema, particularly films that explore personal identity, geopolitical tensions, ecological themes, or cultural heritage, these projects could become future viewing options. The involvement of multiple production companies suggests these films have secured funding and are moving forward, which could lead to their release in the coming years.
What's Next
Àlex Lora's 'The Rift' is in development as a follow-up to a recent award-winning film. Albert Serra's 'Out of This World' is in production with a cast attached. Marcela Said's 'Puma' has a sales agent, Protagonist Pictures, which may facilitate its international distribution. Sofia Carrillo's 'Insectario: Despertar' is an animated project in production. Carla Simón is actively shooting her flamenco feature and will present a related short film at the Cannes festival, which could generate further interest in her main project.