Mondejar Gallery Supports St. Moritz Art Film Festival 2024

20 Sep 2024 St. Moritz, Switzerland – Minerva Mondejar Steiner, founder of Mondejar Gallery and a dedicated advocate for the arts, lent her support to the 2024 edition of the St. Moritz Art Film Festival (SMAFF), a prestigious event spotlighting young and experimental art films. Held from 12–15 September, the festival embraced the theme “Meanwhile Histories,”showcasing a compelling selection of 40 screenings that reimagined narratives of time and history.

The festival attracted a global audience, with prominent artists including Flavio Paolucci, Michel Auder, Naeem Mohaiemen, and the duo Gerard & Kelly in attendance. Awards were presented by an esteemed international jury featuring Chomwan Weeraworawit, Luciano Rigolini, and Natalia Sielewicz. Highlights included Best Feature Film, awarded to Preemptive Listening by Aura Satz, and Best Short & Experimental Film, won by Parsi by Eduardo Williams.

Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Stefano Rabolli Pansera and Managing Director Diana Segantini, SMAFF has cemented its place as a cultural and intellectual hub in the Engadin Valley, fostering dialogue between art, film, and philosophy.

Minerva Mondejar Steiner’s active participation and support reflect her commitment to nurturing emerging talent in film and art. Her involvement aligns with SMAFF’s mission to champion experimental voices and innovative storytelling, reinforcing Mondejar Gallery’s dedication to bridging diverse artistic disciplines and empowering new generations of creators.