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Mediawan Rights, the sales arm of European media group Mediawan, is ramping up its documentary slate with the addition of two new feature films, Variety has learned.

Directed by Ado Hasanovic, “My Father’s Diaries” is an intimate portrait of the Bosnian War that uses 8mm footage shot by the director’s family, as well as his father’s written account of the period from the start of the war through the infamous “death march” that saw some 15,000 Bosniaks attempt to trek more than 60 miles to escape Serbian forces.

Produced by Italian powerhouse Palomar (“The Name of the Rose”), pic is the story of a son who grew up in the shadow of war and seeks answers to his trauma through the films and writings his father left behind. Acting as co-producer, Mediawan Rights is looking for presales to round out the financing.

Arianna Castoldi, Mediawan Rights’ head of documentary sales,...

And a drum roll, please, because here are the winners from the 2010 Sitges Festival.

Oficial FANTÀSTIC COMPETICIÓ Sitges 43

Jurat / Jurado / Jury

Francesco Barilli, Jaume Collet-Serra, Colin Geddes, Jan Harlan & Elena Manrique

Millor Curtmetratge / Mejor Cortometraje / Best Short Film

The Legend Of Beaver Damm de Jérôme Sable

Menció Especial pel seu original homenatge a una indiscutible obra mestra del cinema fantàstic / Mención Especial por su original homenaje a una indiscutible obra maestra del cine fantástico / Special Mention for its original tribute to one of the undisputed masterworks of the fantastic cinema

Vicenta de Sam Millor

Disseny de Producció / Mejor Diseño de Producción / Best Production Design

Yuji Hayashida per Thirteen Assassins

Millors Efectes de Maquillatge / Mejores Efectos de Maquillaje / Best Make Up FX

Vitaya Deerattakul & Andrew Lin per Dream Home

Millors Efectes Especials / Mejores Efectos Especiales / Best Special Effects

Gareth Edwards per Monsters

Millor Banda Sonora Original / Mejor Banda Sonora Original / Best Original Soundtrack

Seppuku Paradigm,...