BELLA WINS 2007
SMITHSONIAN LATINO LEGACY AWARD
The Making of Bella
OCTOBER 26th---
THE NEW YORK TIMES
An Urban Fairy Tale---
Nothing is allowed to get in the way of its bear-hugging embrace of sweetness and light. More info
OCTOBER 26th---
THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Bring a hankie to bittersweet, charming Bella---
Bella is a tearjerker that earns its sobs with heartfelt emotions. It's the opposite of a Hollywood ending. More info
EXTRA INTERVIEW
Eduardo Verastegui appears on Extra (WCAU www.nbc10.com) Thursday evening.
NEW YORK PREMIERE
Wednesday night Tony Bennett, a ten time 10 Grammy winner, stood up in the audience at the New York Premier of Bella and walked up onto the stage, turned to the audience and blew the audience away as he said:
“This film is an artistic masterpiece that every American must see! To create something at this level is nearly impossible and these young guys did it. The Timing, cinematography and music is amazing. Bella is timeless and made for this time in our country when Mexicans and Americans are divided. This move builds a bridge of healing and reminds everyone of whats most important in life.”
TRAILER
This site is dedicated to Bella (2006) the Dark Horse candidate for best picture at the upcoming Oscars - and the most recent winner of the Toronto International Film Festival "People's Choice Award."
THE FILM
It could happen to you…
There comes a time in all of our lives when something happens that changes us forever and our lives will never be the same. If it hasn’t happened to you yet… It will.
This true story is about a man who had everything and lost it all, but by losing it all he found everything that matters. It is an unforgettable film shot in New York City with strong performances and outstanding cinematography.
What people love most about this story is that it makes them laugh, cry and think about what’s important in life.
It is a rare and unique love story and no one is sharing the ending.
THE FILM COMPANY
Metanoia Films produces timeless films that entertain and inspire people by telling stories that touch people’s hearts and minds. Their mission is to use film to make a positive difference n the culture and in peoples lives. “Our hope is that people leave the theatre wanting to love more and judge less” said producer Eduardo Verastegui.
In its short lifespan, Metanoia Films has already garnered the support of major Hollywood talent and players, currently developing a slate of 5 feature film projects including its first feature-length film “Bella” which is currently in post-production, available for distribution in 2007.
Metanoia is owned by five people: financiers Eustace Wolfington and Sean Wolfington, award-winning director Alejandro Gomez; former Fox Business Affairs executive Leo Severino; and Latin actor Eduardo Verastegui.
The team is brought together by a vision to make timeless films that make a positive difference in the world by promoting stories and characters that inspire and change people’s lives