Emma Tusell, editor of the feature film La lucha, receives the CIMA Award at the Las Palmas Film Festival

In this edition of the festival, the CIMA jury has assessed the Canarias Cinema section for the first time, a section dedicated to productions from the Canary Islands.

Among all the titles selected for the Canary Islands section, the CIMA jury of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival has presented its award to Emma Tusell, editor of the feature film La lucha, in recognition of “the organic, rhythmic editing that holds the audience’s attention, with a pace in which every shot becomes part of the story’s heartbeat. Through this approach, she delves into the emotional world of the protagonists and their father-son relationship, turning the struggle into an embrace.”

The CIMA Award, which comes with a €1,500 prize, recognises the work of women directors, producers, actresses and department heads (including music, cinematography, sound and editing), as well as works that contribute to raising awareness and promoting social commitment to gender equality.

Likewise, the CIMA jury has awarded an honourable mention to Marta Torrecilla for her short film Somos islas, recognising its ability “to champion the unique identity of every woman through a simple yet highly effective narrative, drawing an analogy with the individuality and authenticity of each of the islands in the Archipelago.”

The jury was made up of the following CIMA members:

• María Miró. Film director and screenwriter. Regarded as the first female film director in the Canary Islands, with her film Los baúles del retorno. She was a member of the Madrid Film Collective from the final years of the Franco regime through the early years of Spain’s transition to democracy.
• Aïda Ballmann. Actress, playwright, director, producer and cultural manager. Born on the island of El Hierro to German parents. She is currently CIMA’s regional representative in the Canary Islands.
• Nuria Landete. Film producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry, with credits including Segundo premio and Las líneas discontinuas.