On Saturday November 10, Funchal festival closed a blissful 10 day event with a gala ceremony at the large convention center in front of a 700 crowd.The laser Man show launched the evening.The prize list came with many surprises and moments of emotion from the selected talent.  The jury was composed of Elisa Tolomelli (producer), Bruno Chatelin (co founder of filmfestivals.com and fest21.com), Malu de Martino (director), José António Santos (Director of photography) and José Vieira...

             The projection is perfect, without this person...no festival!             Selection of posters from the competition.             A great photo exhibition             Jury duty for Antonio...

Another good surprise in my jury duty in Funchal Fest: the quality of the films in compettion, I cant comment yet of course but watch out for some excellent surprises.            Can't resist to share with you the beauty of the pool at Pestana Casino Park, Madeira...

2 good news in my first day at Funchal fest as a jury member: Air Portugal found my luggage: no need to buy a lousy toothbrush               Second good news: I get wifi in my room and balcony  at the Casiono Madeira, enough for a power breakfast with my laptop.Got to do the newsletter for filmfestivals.com, watch a movie from the competition, and attend a few outlook tasks this morning.Film session start at 3pmBruno Chatelin
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