Director Joshua Dylan Mellars has been feted with numerous awards – “a masterful filmmaker who blends music, imagery, poetry and narrative….”
Global Audience
Abuela Luna films have screened to acclaim across the globe – From New York to London, Berlin to Toronto, San Francisco to Monaco, Washington to Rome.
Classic Cinemas
Abuela Luna films have premiered at Berlin’s historic Kino Toni, San Francisco’s Roxie, Houston’s AMC Studio 30, Marin County’s “The Rafael,” Denver’s Starz Filmcenter, Vancouver’s Pacific Cinémathèque and New York City’s Maysles Cinema.
Prestigious Venues
Abuela Luna has screened at a list of distinguished institutions – The Indian Embassy in collaboration with the Smithsonian, Oxford, Cambridge, The Portuguese Embassy, The University of London, The US Navy Memorial, The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
“Mellars traveled south
on a seven-year odyssey
in South America
to film Tango Illusions.”
- San Francisco Chronicle
“An intriguing documentary…
Hugely inspirational…
The fine camera work captures rich colors…
Vivid splendor…”
- The Huffington Post
“A sensual film,
rich and colorful”
- Houston Chronicle
“If you only see one movie
at this year’s Mill Valley Film festival…
watch Mellars’ new documentary.”
- Pacific Sun
“Mellars’ films present
passionate musics
and beatific visuals…”
- CineSource
Abuela Luna Pictures
Entertaining and edifying moviegoers around the world.