Showcase Your Vision

At IBERIFF, we celebrate creativity and innovation in the world of independent cinema. Our platform is dedicated to nurturing indie talent, empowering those who use their art as a means of transforming society.

A Script of Excellence and Discovery: Over the past five years, IBERIFF has showcased more than 1200 indie films across Spain, Portugal, and France. Our screenings have brought together filmmakers and audiences, fostering rich and diverse exchanges that highlight unique styles, methods, and approaches. IBERIFF prides itself on uncovering films before they gain recognition at mainstream festivals and awards, including the Oscars, shaping the future of indie film in Europe.

16 November • Session #160

BARCIFF at Niu Espai Artístic Contemporani

Benjamin Colbourn comes to BARCIFF to present his moving short shot in Brighton, «Dandelion».

26 October • Session #158

Les Prix MONTIFF at Le Gazette Café

The producer Kathleen Lampin receives the honourable mention certificate for the documentary «Les Oublies» in Montpellier.

18 October • Session #156

VALÈIFF Awards 2024 at Artea Espai

Johanna Roussel represents Mariame N’diaye, winner in the categories of Best Short Film, Best Director and Best Actress at VALÈIFF 2024.

16 November • Session #160

BARCIFF at Niu Espai Artístic Contemporani

26 October • Session #158

Les Prix MONTIFF at Le Gazette Café

18 October • Session #156

VALÈIFF Awards 2024 at Artea Espai

«Every time I visit this festival, I leave buzzing. Great programming and atmosphere. Thanks MADRIFF team for the incredible work and passion for indie cinema. I’m so honoured to have shared our project with you all. ¡Viva MADRIFF!»

Camila Reyes, Argentina

«Beautiful, well organized with a warm atmosphere, and high quality movies. indie as should be.»

Dries Vanherwegen, Belgium

«VALÈIFF was a new and highly valuable experience for me. I am very grateful and pleased to have participated with my short film in its screening night, alongside other very interesting projects. It is definitely a festival I will continue to support.»

Gon Busquets, Spain

«Thanks so much to SEVIFF organization for promoting indie movies, new creators and generally for bringing together such nice energies! I had a great time in the festival and I wish the best for editions to come.»

David Navarro Bravo, Spain

«I was thrilled that my film was selected for the festival. Everything was prepared and executed in a very professional manner, and the team was incredibly attentive from start to finish. From now on, this festival will be on my top list of the best to submit my future films.»

Andy Costa, Brazil

«Absolutely wonderful management team that has crafted an even more wonderful festival. Our selection in this festival was such a creatively enriching experience for my entire team. These people rock!!! Thank you!»

Alex Nimrod, USA

LUCAS FIEDERLING

Germany

Lucas Fiederling aka ‘Feedz’ grew up in a small town in Germany near Düsseldorf.

He’s started getting into filmmaking at the young age of 6, when his dad bought a little ...

Lucas Fiederling aka ‘Feedz’ grew up in a small town in Germany near Düsseldorf.

He’s started getting into filmmaking at the young age of 6, when his dad bought a little camcorder with hi-8 tapes. Soon enough skateboarding entered Lucas life and captivated him, which was probably his biggest film- school: travelling the world and becoming a swiss-army-knife kind of filmmaker.

He moved to Barcelona and followed his dreams – mostly directing, editing and filming skateboard videos for clients like Vans, Thrasher Magazine, Nike, Alien Workshop or Adidas.

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IRENE ROJO

Spain

Actress born in Madrid, she has worked in some TV productions such as ‘I’m alive’, ‘YRREAL’, ‘El continental’ and ‘El pueblo’. In theater, he...

Actress born in Madrid, she has worked in some TV productions such as ‘I’m alive’, ‘YRREAL’, ‘El continental’ and ‘El pueblo’. In theater, her last work as an actress has been the tour of the play ‘My world is another’ by Javi Muga. Likewise, she directs the play ‘Slitz Bai’ in the Azarte room and is an assistant director in the play ‘Sex Toy’ by Towanda Rebels.

In cinema and small-format cinema, his work stands out in the film ‘Los Rodríguez y el más allá’ by Paco Arango and some short films with international selections and awards such as ‘Dios te salve, María’ by Juno Media and ‘ANNA’ by Laura Mato and “Spiritus Dei” by Africa Muñoz.

She combines her work as an actress, as an interpretation teacher teaching pre-professional adolescents at the ONSET school and senior citizens in the Coslada district.

Since 2016 she has participated as an assistant director together with Almudena Santos in the inclusive theater company for people with functional diversity ‘La Tramoya’.

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NICOLAS NEUHOLD

Austria/Luxembourg

Nicolas Neuhold is an Austrian/Luxembourgish film director with a passionate focus on comedic storytelling, working in both German and English. He uses his craft to tackle challenging subjects su...

Nicolas Neuhold is an Austrian/Luxembourgish film director with a passionate focus on comedic storytelling, working in both German and English. He uses his craft to tackle challenging subjects such as international diplomacy and climate change, in a Mary Poppins «spoonful-of-sugar» way.

Nicolas’ short films, documentaries and feature debut Another One Opens (2013), have enjoyed over 280 festival screenings. He has won several awards, including Spain’s Bigas Luna Award for best screenplay for his short film Hot Dog Stand (2004), a Royal Television Society award for his documentary Cannes – Through the eyes of the hunter (2001), and several awards for his short film Faleminderit (2020).

He has studied at the European Film College Denmark, holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Bournemouth UK, and is a graduate of the Second City Film School in Chicago.

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STEF MEYER

France/USA

Stef Meyer is a French-American film director, who started out doing art and experimental cinema, before transitioning to music videos and short films.

Her short film «Mantra», starring Ma...

Stef Meyer is a French-American film director, who started out doing art and experimental cinema, before transitioning to music videos and short films.

Her short film «Mantra», starring Maud Wyler and Raphaël Quenard, earned many awards in festivals worldwide.

She’s currently releasing a new short film, «Même la Lune Saignera», starring Christophe Montenez and Alyzée Costes, working on another short, «Biocide» with Balade Sauvage Production, and writing her first feature film.

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PAULO MIKLOS

Brazil

Successful on stage as a musician in Brazil, Miklos also began to thrive as an actor in 2001, in the film «O Invasor», by Beto Brant.

He won several awards, such as revelation actor at the...

Successful on stage as a musician in Brazil, Miklos also began to thrive as an actor in 2001, in the film «O Invasor», by Beto Brant.

He won several awards, such as revelation actor at the «Festival de Cinema de Brasilia» and best supporting actor at the «Miami Film Festival». In 2009, he received the best actor award at the «Festival de Cinema de Brasilia», for his performance in «É Proibido Fumar», by Anna Muylaert and the Kikito for best actor in «O Homem Cordial», by Iberê Carvalho, in 2019. It has been a 20-year career as an actor, with more than 30 works in film, television and streaming platforms.

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CATALINA SOPELANA

Spain

Born in Madrid, Catalina Sopelana is a film, TV and theater actress.

Among her works in the cinema are “Mantícora” and “Quién Te Cantará” by Carlos Vermut, “La Estrella Azul” by Javier Mac...

Born in Madrid, Catalina Sopelana is a film, TV and theater actress.

Among her works in the cinema are “Mantícora” and “Quién Te Cantará” by Carlos Vermut, “La Estrella Azul” by Javier Macipe, “Las Leyes de la Frontera” by Daniel Monzón and “Variations Sur Un Départ” by Eugene Green. On television she has worked on “Sentimos Las Molestias” (Movistar+), “El Inmortal” (Movistar), “Riders” (PlayZ), “El Vecino” (NETFLIX), “Centro Médico” (TVE) and “Velvet Collección” and «In-Hibidos» (RTVE).

Catalina has also acted in the short films «ES LA PRIMERA VEO» by Loïc Grobéty-Vega, «TE JODES Y BAILAS» by Diego Saniz, «AFTERWORK» by Nuria Pascual Andújar, «LUCIERNAGAS» by Mara Gutierrez, «FLOWERS II » by Tensin R. Marquez and «DONDE NO HAY NADA» by Tensin R. Marquez.

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MIKE MENTOR

USA

Mike Mentor is a Latino-American screenwriter/director from New Jersey (USA), currently residing in Los Angeles, CA.

A former D1 NCAA athlete with a master’s degree in media manageme...

Mike Mentor is a Latino-American screenwriter/director from New Jersey (USA), currently residing in Los Angeles, CA.

A former D1 NCAA athlete with a master’s degree in media management, film, and TV from Wagner College. His writing and directorial debuts include short films, «Everyday (2022),» «Hot Feet (2022),» «Life with CTE: A Warren Sapp Story (2022).» All of which have won awards in their perspective categories worldwide such as in London, Paris, and widely celebrated in Spain.

Mike has cultivated knowledge and inspiration from working on award-winning sets and an extensive background derived from cinematic history.

Mike is currently developing his untitled debut feature film as well as various short films produced in Barcelona.

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ISABEL BERNAL

Spain

Isabel Bernal is a Madrid-born actress and director who began her acting studies while pursuing a degree in psychology.

Since 2015, she has consistently worked in theatre, playing a wide r...

Isabel Bernal is a Madrid-born actress and director who began her acting studies while pursuing a degree in psychology.

Since 2015, she has consistently worked in theatre, playing a wide range of roles, from Lorca’s drama *Bodas de Sangre* (*Blood Wedding*) to comedies like Nerea Barrios’ *La Vida es una Broma* (*Life is a Joke*), which she worked on for four years. This project transitioned from an off-theatre production to performances at the Teatro Lara and Teatro Muñoz Seca in 2023.

In 2023, she joined the Zaragodzilla Teatro company, appearing in two productions: *Empezar a los 30* (*Starting at 30*) and *Perversiones* (*Perversions*).

Her audiovisual career began in 2020 with her role in HBO’s globally broadcast series *30 Monedas* (*30 Coins*), directed by Álex de la Iglesia, which has since aired its second season.

A passionate performer, Isabel has trained in various disciplines, including voice acting, singing, circus, and dance. In 2019, she founded her own production company, No Father Films, where she also works as a director and producer. With No Father Films, she has directed, produced, and starred in four short films. Her latest, *Me Mola Tu Padre* (*I Like Your Dad*), has been selected by over 50 festivals and won 28 awards, including seven for Best Lead Actress.

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YANNICK KARCHER

France

Yannick Karcher is a French director living in Strasbourg.

He started his career in 2009 as a trainee assistant and grew up to second then first assistant over the years on movies for cine...

Yannick Karcher is a French director living in Strasbourg.

He started his career in 2009 as a trainee assistant and grew up to second then first assistant over the years on movies for cinema (Sherlock Holmes 2, Mon Légionnaire) and tv shows (Crossing Lines, Un Village Français, Fais pas ci Fais pas ça, Une Affaire Française). Charon (2020) is his first produced film.

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MARIAME N'DIAYE

France

Mariame N’Diaye is a French actress and director. After studying theatre in Paris, she began her film career in the early 2000s, taking on roles as varied as a lawyer, waitress, and child soldier...

Mariame N’Diaye is a French actress and director. After studying theatre in Paris, she began her film career in the early 2000s, taking on roles as varied as a lawyer, waitress, and child soldier in both French and international films.

In 2019, she embarked on writing her first film script, Langue Maternelle, in which she also stars as the lead character. The film was released in 2023 and has since garnered both national and international acclaim, with awards from festivals in Lyon, Paris, Dakar, Santa Barbara, Montreal, Lisbon, and beyond.

In 2024, she won the Best Actress award at La Maison du Film, a prominent French film association, for her performance in Langue Maternelle. The film has also been selected by the prestigious French film school, La Fémis, to be developed into a feature-length production, which she will direct.

Alongside her directing career, Mariame N’Diaye continues to act and is set to appear in an upcoming French television series.

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CAIO BRAGA

Brazil/Spain

Caio Braga is a photographer, indie filmmaker, documentarist, and the founder and curator of IBERIFF. His work explores themes of culture, music, and social impact. His last work is a documentary...

Caio Braga is a photographer, indie filmmaker, documentarist, and the founder and curator of IBERIFF. His work explores themes of culture, music, and social impact. His last work is a documentary he wrote, directed, and produced, which chronicles the rise of Brazilian indie rock and its evolution over the years.

Currently, Caio is working on another feature-length documentary, which focuses on volunteer efforts to support the homeless. This project also marks his first international co-production, further expanding his global reach as a filmmaker and continuing his exploration of socially relevant issues through compelling storytelling.

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ANAÏS PARELLÓ

France/Spain

Anaïs Parelló is a French-Spanish actress and screenwriter, known for her versatility in acting across multiple languages, including French, English, Spanish, and Italian.

She has a strong...

Anaïs Parelló is a French-Spanish actress and screenwriter, known for her versatility in acting across multiple languages, including French, English, Spanish, and Italian.

She has a strong background in theatre, having co-created a theatrical company she worked with for ten years. Anaïs trained at the prestigious Cours Florent in Paris, specializing in musicals and English-language acting, after completing literary studies and earning a degree in Spanish from La Sorbonne.

Her screen work includes notable roles in French series like Parlement and Ici tout commence, as well as the horror film Hannya. She has also ventured into directing with her short film The Dreamer (Rêveuse), showcasing her talent both in front of and behind the camera. Anaïs’s acting prowess has earned her several awards, including Best Actress accolades for her work in short films such as Hannya  .

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