Cinema as an engine of social change
What comes to mind when we think of the word cinema? Maybe it’s a way to entertain ourselves, to pass the time, and even escape from everyday life for a…
IbizaCineFest, ready for another successful festival with its V Edition in February 2021
Before talking about the imminent future of the IbizaCineFest, let’s reflect back on the success of the previous edition. Among other impressive results, we would like to point out that…
The essence of Ibiza in two films recently shot on the island: “El Secreto de Ibosim” and “Los Europeos”
As we already know, Ibiza is a paradisiacal place full of beauty and spectacular locations – something that has not gone unnoticed by great film directors who have brought their…
Enjoying the movies with outdoor theaters in the summer
Drive-in movies since their origin We might think that drive-in theater is something relatively new, but it’s not. The world’s first drive-in opened in 1933 in Camden, New Jersey and…
Cinema is fiction but still a reflection of reality: the LGBTIQA+ community in the film sector
One must live the identity that one feels over that which is imposed Different gender identities and sexual orientations have always existed, but this fact has not always been respected.…
#BlackLivesMatter through film
On May 25th in Minneapolis, an event took place that started such a large wave of fervent protests in the United States that it reached international headlines. We are talking about…
How the Audiovisual Sector is adapting to the new situation caused by Covid-19
The audiovisual sector has a strong influence on the development of society, not only because of its cultural, social and political influence, but also because of its size. Source: filmlab…
Ibiza Film Office Release
Ibiza Film Office is a non-profit organisation dependent on the Insular Government of Ibiza, created for the purpose of facilitating the work of companies and professionals within the audio-visual sector…
The role of women in the cinema – what a curious tale!
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we took a closer look at the role that women have played in the film industry. We are seeing an increasing…
For the films, a green and sustainable island, and the IbizaCineFest additional sections
As we pointed out in the previous article, it’s time to talk about the additional sections at IbizaCineFest. These non-official sections do not compete and often go by unnoticed, but…