The Alicante International Film Festival has announced today the programming for the 3rd edition of the 'Fashion Cinema' section, one of the activities that generates great anticipation among cinema, costume, and fashion enthusiasts. In this edition, the program stands out for including exhibitions, roundtable discussions, and meetings with prominent professionals in the sector, which will allow attendees to delve into the fascinating world of film costume design, an essential component that defines the identity of characters and contributes to the development of stories.

In this edition, the MACA will once again be the venue for this section, which will host all its activities. In this edition, the program will serve as a showcase to explore the legacy and influence of renowned costume designer Paco Delgado, through exhibitions and interactive activities that will allow visitors to learn more about his creative process and his impact on contemporary cinema.

Exhibitions

Within the 'Fashion Cinema' programming, three exhibitions will be held at the MACA. The first of them, titled 'Footprints of Cinema', pays tribute to Paco Delgado and his outstanding work in films such as 'Les Misérables', 'The Danish Girl', and 'Snow White'. This exhibition, which has the collaboration of the Elda Shoe Museum, presents a collection of shoes inspired by his most iconic films, showing how footwear also tells stories on the big screen.

The second exhibition, 'From Screen to Mannequin', includes three dresses inspired by Paco Delgado's creations for the aforementioned films. These dresses, created by Tatiana Furukina, director of the Art Costura school, bring the film characters to life, inviting attendees on a textile journey through the art of storytelling through costume design.

The third exhibition, 'Paco Delgado: The Character's Stroke', allows visitors to delve into the designer's creative process through his sketches. The exhibition, created by students from the IES El Pla Institute, reveals how drawing and color become key elements in the construction of characters and the emotions they convey on screen.

Activities

The 'Fashion Cinema' activities program will begin on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 PM with the roundtable discussion 'Dressing Cinema: A Look from Styling, Technique, and the Imprint of Fashion Brands'. This discussion will address film costume design from several perspectives: the work of styling, the technical aspects behind each garment, and the influence of fashion brands on screen. Prominent professionals in the sector will participate, such as Natalia Bengoechea, stylist and fashion project developer; Alejandro Navas, audiovisual costume technician; and José Antonio Molla, founder and CEO of fashion and footwear brands. The roundtable will be moderated by Manuela Laguna, director of the Manela Laguna fashion communications agency.

On Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 PM, the masterclass 'The Influence of Costume: "The Power of Personal Image"' will be held. In this talk, designer Darsy will explore how costume design can influence the construction of personal image and the way we communicate with the world. The class will address the power of design to tell stories, define identities, and transform perceptions.

On Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 PM, it will be the turn of the roundtable discussion 'Author's Footsteps: Creativity, Industry, and Cinema in the World of Footwear'. This meeting will bring together professionals in shoe design and manufacturing to discuss the role of footwear as a creative object, industrial product, and narrative element in cinema. Speakers will include Vicente Pastor, president of the Ficia Foundation; Carmen García, business development manager at Chie Mihara; and Pepe Amat, creative director of Magrit footwear. The roundtable will be moderated by Andrea Paños, director of the Elda Shoe Museum.

The 'Fashion Cinema' activities will conclude on Friday, May 23 at 5:30 PM with the screening of the film 'The Danish Girl', for which Paco Delgado was nominated for the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award for his costume design. This dramatic film, based on true events, tells the story of Einar and Gerda Wegener, a couple of Danish artists, and Einar's transformation into the woman who would become known as Lili Elbe.

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