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Our Team, Recognised by the Academy
We are proud to have several members of the Mailuki Films team as part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Among them is our founder and Artistic Director, Eduardo M. Escribano Solera, who has championed independent cinema through Mailuki Films since 2008.
A recognition of our team and our commitment to independent cinema.
VÉRTICES Selected to Represent El Salvador at the 99th Academy Awards®
We are delighted to announce that VÉRTICES, the debut feature film by young Salvadoran filmmaker Arturo López Rodas, distributed internationally by Spanish company Mailuki Films, has been officially selected as El Salvador’s submission to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the International Feature Film category.
Mailuki Films head to the Oscars® 2027
We are thrilled to announce that three Mailuki Films short films: Anyone Lived in a Pretty How Town, My Plastic Mother and The Magician have officially qualified for the 99th Academy Awards®.
Three bold independent films. Three remarkable journeys.
Gran Jury Prize at Sundance and Shortlisted at Oscars®
In a week’s time we will know if The Masterpiece is nominated for an Oscar.
Regardless of the outcome, the result so far has been absolutely great.
“The Masterpiece” by Àlex Lora, won Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival.
With this huge success, The Masterpiece is officially candidate to start the 2025 Hollywood Oscar race.
Latest News
Nomination!!
Thrilled to announce that OCTOPUS, directed by George Dogaru, has been nominated for the Best International Short Film Award at the Bradford International Film Festival in the United Kingdom. The screening will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | Bradford Arts Center OCTOPUS had its world premiere at the Tirana International…
Award!!
Thrilled to announce that MY PLASTIC MOTHER, directed by Amar Haikal, won the Award for Best Editing at Gandhara Independent Film Festival, Pakistan!! MY PLASTIC MOTHER, also known as ANAK MACAN, is an Indonesian film produced by Michael Rainheart that in on the longlist for the 99th Academy Awards® in the Best Live-Action Short Film…
World Premiere!!
In a magical week, Bruno Carnide has held the world premiere of his new short film, MARÉ VAZA, at the XXIV Tirana International Film Festival in Albania. This wonderful Mediterranean festival is a qualifying event for the Hollywood Oscars and the EFA European Film Awards. Bruno Carnide presented the MARÉ VAZA, aka EBB TIDE, surrounded…
