🎙️ On this episode, we speak with prolific filmmaker, actor, and film festival director, Adrian Contreras, about his body of work, screening at the Cannes Film Festival, and Adrian’s 7th annual Madero City International Film Festival, aka (FICCMA). ABOUT Adrian Contreras 🎬 Carlos Adrián Contreras Juárez was born in Madero City Mexico. He studied at the "Luis Buñuel" Film School in Xalapa, Veracruz. Adrian is the founder and festival director of the Madero City International Film Festival. Adrian’s recent filmmaking awards and honors include: Based upon his first book, "El Monstruo del Pantano," Adrian wrote, directed and produced the short film, "Kiss Me," in Los Angeles, California; Nominee, Jury Award, Best Short Drama, Simply Indie Film Fest (2022); Nominee, Honorable Mention, Ceylon International Film Festival (2022); Nominee, Crystal Screen, Best Short Film (Mejor Corto de Ficción), Pantalla de Cristal (2021); Nominee, Best Director, Red Dirt International Film Festival, US (2021); "El Silencio De Augusto," starring Regina Orozco and Barbara Torres, Nominee, Premio Platino, Mejor Actriz de Reparto, Premio del Cine Iberoamericano (2021); Nominee, Jury Prize, Best Film, Festival Mundial de Cine Extremo de Veracruz (2018); Winner, Premio Del Jurado, Gran Fiesta De Cine Mexicano (2015); Winner, Premio Del Jurado, Mención Honorifica a Mejor Película (2015) "The Fisherman," starring Ben Richardson and Eduardo Azuri Miranda; Winner, Indie Spirit Award, Simply Indie Film Fest (2020); Winner, Bronze Remi Award, Original Dramatic Short, WorldFest Houston; Nominee, Director’s Choice, Short Drama, Austin Revolution Film Festival (2019). "CAROL," starring Ben Richardson and Cate Jones; Winner, Audience Award, Oklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival (2018); Nominee, Best Film, Festival Internacional de Cine de la No- Violencia Activa (FICNOVA) (2018). ABOUT The Madero City International Film Festival (FICCMA) 🎬 FICCMA celebrates independent cinema with freedom of expression, stories, emotions, unique moments, open windows, fragments of life, series of images and much more. FICCMA promotes the talent of both established and emerging filmmakers which positions the city of Madero as tourist attraction for its diverse culture and beautiful beaches. Learn more about FICCMA by visiting https://www.ficcma.com or sending an email to [email protected]. 🎯 CLICK HERE to submit your film to the next "Our Vision Caribbean and Latino Film Festival" to share your work, reach your audience, and turn your dreams into reality.