Cuban professionals Angie and Ulises Hernández are nominated for Platino Awards at the Ibero-American film and TV awards in Madrid. Hernández is recognized for her sound work in “A Night with the Rolling Stones,” while Ulises is nominated for scoring “La invención de las especias.” The event showcases notable films and talents in the Ibero-American film industry.
The Ibero-American film and TV awards are set to acknowledge notable achievements in the industry with their 12th edition scheduled for April 27 at the Ifema Municipal Palace in Madrid, Spain. Notably, two distinguished Cuban professionals have reached the final nomination stage, as reported by the Cubacine Icaic website.
Angie Hernández has been nominated for a Platino Award for her sound work in the film “A Night with the Rolling Stones,” directed by Patricia Ramos. This collaboration follows their past projects, such as “El techo” (2016), “I Love Lotus” (2018), and “El aniversario” (2022). Alongside her peers from Spain and Argentina, Hernández’s work stands out in the competitive sound category.
The accomplished sound designer has also contributed to several important documentaries, including “Tren de la Línea Norte” (2013) and “La música de las esferas” (2018). Her recent accolade from the Ceará Film Festival in Brazil for “La mujer salvaje” (2023) further highlights her impressive career.
In addition, Ulises Hernández has been nominated for a Platino Award for his musical contributions to “La invención de las especias,” a Cuban-Costa Rican co-production directed by Tania Hermida. Competing against esteemed composers such as Alberto Iglesias and Gustavo Santaolalla, he has a robust history of scoring acclaimed films.
Hernández’s extensive filmography includes work for notable directors and has collected numerous international awards, exemplified by his recent Coral Award at the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema for his score in “La invención de las especias.”
Contenders for the main award include the Spanish “La infiltrada” and the Argentine “El Jockey,” both receiving significant attention with multiple nominations. The series “Cien años de soledad” has also garnered acclaim with eight nominations, while notable directors included in the final running comprise Arantxa Echevarría and Pedro Almodóvar.
Having commenced in 2014, the Platino Awards have become a vital platform in the Ibero-American film landscape, fostering the visibility and recognition of talents across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking nations. Their ongoing mission is to elevate the quality and promotion of regional works, as discussed in the Cubacine Icaic review.
In conclusion, the 12th edition of the Ibero-American film and TV awards celebrates the remarkable contributions of filmmakers and sound designers, particularly the nominations of Angie and Ulises Hernández from Cuba. Their achievements underscore the talent present in the region’s cinema, which is further enhanced by the awards’ aim to elevate international recognition and production quality in Ibero-American film industry.
Original Source: www.plenglish.com
