L’edat imminent

Collective formed by Laura Corominas Espelt, Laura Serra Solé, Clara Serrano Llorens, Gerard Simó Gimeno, Ariadna Ulldemolins Abad, and Pau Vall Capdet, who met during their Audiovisual Communication degree at Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). "L'edat imminent" had its world premiere at the Giffoni Film Festival 2024, one of the most influential youth and children’s film festivals in the world, where it won the special award, THE CGS AWARD. Previously, the project had been awarded the national prize at the Málaga Work in Progress 2023 and selected at C EU Soon – Mia Market 2023, among others. 

Co-directed by Gerard Simó, a member of the jury at Giornate degli Autori 2021 and a graduate of the audiovisual editing postgraduate program at BSM-UPF, and Clara Serrano, a development assistant at the production company Distinto Films and currently pursuing a Master's in Creation Documentary at BSM-UPF.

To conceive the idea for the film, the six creators' first instinct was to find a theme that resonated with them personally. From shared concerns and topics, they realized that the connection with their grandparents deeply united them. Additionally, the theme of “growing up”, in any of its stages, served as a powerful creative drive for the film. During the creation process, they built a respectful environment and trust in the perspectives of others. Therefore, the creators set aside personal ego in favor of a shared vision, and this approach was developed from the very beginning, adhering to a collaborative dynamic in every decision of the creative process. The focus was on conversation and debate, avoiding mere consensus and instead striving to find a common ground that would benefit the project.