🎥 Day 2 Recap, Day 3 Ahead – Enthusiasm Rising, Stories Resonating!
- deweypaul
- Apr 4
- 3 min read
Day 2 of the Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival delivered another fantastic wave of storytelling, energy, and community spirit. From the morning session at Munchy’s to the double-screen late-night showcase at The Divot and The Nauti Burro, the momentum from opening night only grew stronger.
We’re especially thrilled to share that audience participation in the film rating process has been enthusiastic and incredibly well received. Your thoughtful feedback is helping highlight standout films and create a deeper connection between filmmakers and viewers—exactly what PAIFF is all about.
A true highlight of the day was the overwhelming response to Historias del Canal at The Divot, where an attentive and emotionally invested audience immersed themselves in five beautifully crafted stories tied to Panama’s storied canal. The Q&A with actor Keith Furones added a personal, heartfelt dimension to an already powerful screening.
And for those keeping an eye on our silent auction, the original acrylic painting by Jesse Montenegro has already attracted multiple bids! This striking, festival-exclusive artwork is up for grabs through Sunday morning’s session, so there’s still time to throw your name in the mix and take home a piece of PAIFF history.
From art criticism and co-working spirituality to dark comedies and gritty thrillers, Day 2 reminded us how diverse voices and creative visions can move, provoke, and connect us.
Up Next: Day 3 – Friday, April 4th
We roll into Friday with anticipation for another full day of films that will inspire, challenge, and entertain:
🎬 Morning Session at Munchy’s (10AM–3PM):
The Ninth Order (Australia, 90 min) takes us on a supernatural thriller ride through ancient secrets and legacy.
By The Sea (Switzerland, 30 min) delivers a quiet, intimate exploration of grief and family ties.
Children of Icarus (USA, 15 min) presents a chilling dinner confession with a Q&A from director Gary Fieldman.
Nowhere (Iran, 15 min) offers a gripping mystery in a haunting short.
Nothing (USA, 20 min), a satirical mockumentary, will leave you laughing and questioning reality, followed by a Q&Awith Tom Miller.
The Silver Lining (UK, 25 min) gives us a nail-biting look at digital surveillance and journalistic integrity.
MEOW! (UK, 15 min) blends absurdity and existential comedy in the hunt for a missing cat.
Doppel (Mexico, 10 min) serves up a psychological horror story of digital demons, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Daniela Alejandra Hernandez Álvarez.
Quarantine (Iran, 20 min) and Surete de Matar (USA) round out the lineup with high-stakes human drama.
And Okhaldhunga (Germany/Switzerland/Nepal, 70 min) closes the session with a beautifully moving doc about hope and purpose in rural Nepal.
🌅 Evening Session at the PA Beach Club (7PM–10:30PM):We’re excited to host our first screenings at the newly opened Puerto Aventuras Hotel & Beach Club, and what a lineup we have:
🎥 Screen A (outdoor):
Shrouded Destiny: A Star Wars Tale... (Denmark, 30 min) brings a fan-made epic to life with cinematic flair.
Guardians (USA, 75 min), starring Eric Roberts and tentatively featuring a Q&A with Taylor Armstrong, blends divine intervention with real-world drama.
Sahara: End of Trip (Spain, 120 min) whisks us away on a nostalgic 1970s adventure through the mystic desert.
🎥 Screen B (inside PA Beach Club conference room, 6PM–10PM):
FEAR (India) – A psychological thriller rooted in true events, following Sindhu’s terrifying descent into madness and revelation inside a sinister mental asylum.
The Brattt (Russia) – Starring Eric Roberts, this gritty crime epic interlaces five tense, twist-filled stories across the underbelly of Tambov in a bold, cinematic mosaic.
If you haven’t checked in yet, remember that you can do so before any screening session. Seating is reserved for pass holders, and early arrival gives you the best seating options.
We’re so grateful for the warmth, curiosity, and support each of you brings to this festival. Let’s keep the magic flowing into Day 3. See you at the movies!
— The PAIFF Team 🌴✨
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