Sadrac González
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Sadrac Gonzalez is a Spanish film director, born in Madrid, in 1983. In 1985 he moved to the city of Alcalá de Henares
where he was a student of art in high school.
In 2005 he made his first short film: "Mr. Long-Neck" which won second prize in the Alcine Film Festival, the most important short film festival in Spain. In 2006 he continues in the direction with "Juliet" as a second short film. Besides, Sadrac worked as director of photography in his work.
In 2007, he directed Cédric, a short film that tells the strange friendship between two boys of 11 years, participating in international film festivals in Lisbon
, Brussels
, Washington
New York
or Turin
, among others. In this year, he also shot the controversial "The rape of Ganymedes."
That same year, his audiovisual work in collaboration with Dr. José Patricio Ruiz Lazaro in the field of children and adolescents psychology
was recognized by the World Health Organization
.
In 2009 he directed, together Sonia Escolano, the feature film Myna has gone
, which tells the story of a illegal immigrant and the problems that happens in Spain. This film won the "Best of Show" at the Indie Fest in Los Angeles
., as well as at the Austin Film Festival
, one of the largest in the world. Also participating in the official section of festivals like Athensfest, Les reencontres de cinèmas d'Europe or The Bronx Independent of New York
.
In 2009 he shot the fake trailer "Second Blood". He shot in Japan for Spanish players to Teaserland, the international teaser festival, with the remaining finalist from over 1000 papers presented. He shot a new short film: "Invisible Old People", which was presented in Vancouver International Film Festival
.
González is currently preparing the release in the U.S. of his newest feature film: The Vampire In The Hole
Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares , meaning Citadel on the river Henares, is a Spanish city, whose historical centre is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and one of the first bishoprics founded in Spain...
where he was a student of art in high school.
In 2005 he made his first short film: "Mr. Long-Neck" which won second prize in the Alcine Film Festival, the most important short film festival in Spain. In 2006 he continues in the direction with "Juliet" as a second short film. Besides, Sadrac worked as director of photography in his work.
In 2007, he directed Cédric, a short film that tells the strange friendship between two boys of 11 years, participating in international film festivals in Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, Brussels
Brussels
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, Washington
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
or Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, among others. In this year, he also shot the controversial "The rape of Ganymedes."
That same year, his audiovisual work in collaboration with Dr. José Patricio Ruiz Lazaro in the field of children and adolescents psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
was recognized by the World Health Organization
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health. Established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the agency inherited the mandate and resources of its predecessor, the Health...
.
In 2009 he directed, together Sonia Escolano, the feature film Myna has gone
Myna Has Gone
Myna has gone is a Spanish film directed by Sonia Escolano and Sadrac González. It is a naturalistic, independent film and is played by unknown actors....
, which tells the story of a illegal immigrant and the problems that happens in Spain. This film won the "Best of Show" at the Indie Fest in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
., as well as at the Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival was started in 1994 in Austin, Texas and is claimed to be "the first organization of its kind to focus on the writer’s unique creative contribution to the film and television industries"...
, one of the largest in the world. Also participating in the official section of festivals like Athensfest, Les reencontres de cinèmas d'Europe or The Bronx Independent of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
In 2009 he shot the fake trailer "Second Blood". He shot in Japan for Spanish players to Teaserland, the international teaser festival, with the remaining finalist from over 1000 papers presented. He shot a new short film: "Invisible Old People", which was presented in Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
The Vancouver International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for two weeks in late September and early October...
.
González is currently preparing the release in the U.S. of his newest feature film: The Vampire In The Hole
Filmography
| Year | Film | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | El Señor Cuello-Largo | Short film |
| 2006 | Julietas | Short film |
| 2007 | Cédric | Short film |
| 2007 | El Rapto de Ganímedes | Short film |
| 2009 | Second Blood | Fake teaser |
| 2006 | Invisible Old People | Short film |
| 2009 | Myna se va Myna Has Gone Myna has gone is a Spanish film directed by Sonia Escolano and Sadrac González. It is a naturalistic, independent film and is played by unknown actors.... |
Feature film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
| 2010 | The vampire in the hole | Feature film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |