Today: March 15, 2025
The 19th Marbella International Film Festival took place between 2nd – 6th October 2024 in Marbella, Spain. The movie “BREAKTRHOUGH” won a “Best Documentary” award. Executive producer Neo Ross, producers Kasia Wezowski and Patryk Wezowski, and additional cast members Ken Pierce, Dr. Luiza Raab-Pontecorvo, and Karissa Adkins were present at the festival while receiving the award.
“BREAKTHROUGH” is a captivating documentary diving into the extraordinary life and work of Dr. John Demartini, his students’ accomplishments, and breakthrough stories that have inspired millions of people. The film reveals the depth of Dr. Demartini’s understanding of the human psyche and his unparalleled ability to inspire transformation. It showcases a powerful breakthrough case study of Neo Ross and the incredible achievements of Nick Carruthers, Nicole Rivera, Satori Mateu, and others. The mission of the film “BREAKTHROUGH” is to inspire people to find the strength and courage to transform the most painful events into life’s greatest opportunities.
The movie premiered in London on June 10th, followed by additional screenings in Vilnius, Amsterdam, and Marbella. Future screenings are planned during the Chelsea Film Festival in New York and Dubai. Amazon Prime TV and Apple TV premieres are planned towards the end of November.
The “BREAKTHROUGH” movie has received 18 awards and 38 nominations in 2024 so far. “We kicked off the movie with success, now we are aiming for a global premiere and a personal ambition to reach 10 000 000 million over the coming years. With this movie we want to inspire everyone that no matter what happened in your life, every human being can overcome greatest challenges and use that power to build an inspiring life,” says Neo Ross.
The Marbella International Film Festival brings together artists and their films from all corners of the globe to display their talents to the commercial world. The Festival is growing in stature and receives continuous worldwide accolades, recognition and support for its contribution to the arts. The Festival has expanded considerably since its launch in 2006, and we now have additional collaboration and association with the Marbella Town Hall and Tourist Board, the Marbella Film Office and the Andalucia Film Commission. During the Festival we host five glamorous evening events with many networking opportunities, culminating in the grand Gala Awards Ceremony. Attendees come from all over the world and include filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, dignitaries, celebrities and VIPs, special invited guests and the rich and famous, of course!
As the executive producer of the “BREAKTHROUGH” movie, Neo Ross’s story is a powerful narrative of resilience and transformation. As the founder of Neo Ross International, a renowned global event company, he designs and hosts exclusive retreats for top executives and entrepreneurs in over 50 boutique properties worldwide. His retreats are in collaboration with prestigious hotel chains like Small Luxury Hotels of The World and Aman Group, and they merge the experience of a first-class stay with wellness. But he sure did not have it easy. After battling the disorientation of PTSD, Neo has emerged as an inspirational figure, sharing his journey of personal growth with others. Neo’s life, as featured in the film “BREAKTHROUGH,” depicts how, with resilience and courage, all adversity can be triumphed over, and this message perpetuates his mental health wellness mission.
“BREAKTHROUGH” continues to resonate worldwide, with its strong message motivating individuals of all age groups and areas. Viewing “BREAKTHROUGH” not just as a cinematic masterpiece but as a discourse of positivity is bound to change the lives of individuals everywhere.
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