January 15, 2012
Unfinished Spaces Wins Prestigious "Jameson FIND Your Audience Award"

Co-Directors Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray were awarded the 2012 Jameson FIND Your Audience Award from the Los Angeles-based organization Film Independent on Saturday, January 15, 2012. The Award is accompanied by a major grant to help expand the film's reach. The Award will be announced during the Film Independent Spirit Awards, to broadcast live on IFC on February 25, 2012.

November 15, 2011
Havana Premiere in December 2011

Co-Directors Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray, and architect Roberto Gottardi, subject of the film, will attend the long-awaited Cuban premiere.

After years of anticipation, we've heard the fabulous news that Unfinished Spaces (Espacios inacabados) is an official selection of the Festival de Nuevo Cine LatinoAmericano de la Habana. The film will screen in the section "Hecho en Cuba (Made in Cuba)" and the "Puentes y MMas as Puentes (Bridges and More Bridges)" program hosted by Latino Public Broadcasting. Hope to see you there!

November 9, 2011
Sundance Film Forward in 2012

Unfinished Spaces among 10 films selected to participate in the prestigious Sundance FILM FORWARD program to advance cultural dialogue.

FILM FORWARD is an initiative of the Sundance Institute and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. FILM FORWARD connects contemporary U.S. and international films and filmmakers with diverse global audiences and features documentary and narrative films. FILM FORWARD underscores the importance of mutual understanding and respect for other cultures and traditions that is at the heart of cultural exchange.

November 1, 2011
Unfinished Spaces wins Jury Prize at Valladolid Int'l Film Festival in Spain

A Documentary Jury Prize at the Semana Internacional de Cine (SEMINCI) was awarded to Unfinished Spaces: "for being such a human and well-constructed film. Through its architecture we discover the cultural, political and social history of a country. We would specially like to mention the splendid narrative, and the idea that life gives one a second chance, even though it seems impossible."

Co-Director Benjamin Murray was in Spain to accept the award and to acknowledge our incredible crew and the subjects of the film - architects Porro, Garatti, and Gottardi - who have inspired this story over the past ten years.

September 26, 2011
Around the World at Film Festivals

This fall, Unfinished Spaces will be screening at Film Festivals from Spain to San Francisco and from Maine to Hawaii. Check out the list of upcoming screenings.



July 6, 2011
DocuWeeks screenings in NY & LA to
qualify Unfinished Spaces for Oscars

NY PREMIERE: AUGUST 12 @ IFC CENTER

Following a critically acclaimed world premiere at the LA Film Festival, we are pleased to announce that Unfinished Spaces will screen at the prestigious DocuWeeks™ at IFC Center in New York City (Aug. 12 - 18), and Laemmle’s Sunset 5 in Los Angeles (Aug. 19 - 25), making it Academy Award® eligible. Screening and ticket information available here.



May 3, 2011
Unfinished Spaces: World Premiere at Los Angeles Film Festival 2011



It's official! We are very proud to announce that Unfinished Spaces has been selected for the Documentary Features Competition at the Los Angeles Film Festival 2011! Check out the full lineup here. Tickets available here.

We are in the midst of preparing for our WORLD PREMIERE in LA in June. In the mean time, we've set up a newly re-designed website, and we've posted a trailer for you to enjoy and share with others.

Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to help us complete post-production this month and bring Unfinished Spaces to the LA Film Festival, as well as many more festivals and theaters near you this year.



December 1, 2010
Latino Public Broadcasting selects Unfinished Spaces

Unfinished Spaces has been selected by Latino Public Broadcasting for screening on public television (PBS stations) in the United States.

Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Every year LPB invites independent filmmakers to submit proposals for its Public Media Content Fund initiative.

Edward James Olmos, LPB Chairman, said of this year’s films, including Unfinished Spaces: “Now more than ever, these stories are crucial to helping us understand each other, across generations and geographies, beyond culture and class. We are proud to support such a wide range of important topics. These stories will touch viewers’ hearts.”



November 1, 2010
Unfinished Spaces T-Shirts and Tote Bags Now For Sale

Now available for purchase at our online shop: Limited-edition Unfinished Spaces T-shirts and Tote Bags 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit the production of the film.

Graphic design by our friends at SEEN Studio and custom screen printing by VG Kids.



October 1, 2010
Contribute to Unfinished Spaces

Those of you who are interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to the production of Unfinished Spaces can do so online here. Thank you for your support!