Composer and filmmaker Marcelle Abela has released two new concert works for piano, Rhapsody in C minor and Rhapsody in G# minor, marking her return to music releases following a four-month summer hiatus. The two rhapsodies continue Abela's intensely dramatic concert music style, combining restless momentum, strong contrasts, and a distinctly uncompromising emotional character. Rhapsody in C minor features pianist Maria Ricci, who also performs Rhapsody in G# minor, which follows as a second, closely related work with its own darker and more forceful trajectory. The releases also mark a renewed focus on Abela’s official Bandcamp catalogue, where both works are now exclusively available from the artist.
 Punch’s Journey has received an Award of Recognition from the 2026 Best Shorts Competition in California, marking the film's eighth consecutive award. Written, directed, and scored by Marcelle Abela, the animated short continues its international festival run with recognition across Europe, North America, and Asia. The latest honor extends Punch’s Journey’s uninterrupted 2026 awards streak in film festivals worldwide.
"An extremely entertaining and visually stunning film with exquisite and deeply moving music."
"A deeply tender film with a very impressive score." Punch's Journey has just received the Best Short Film award at the 2026 Mei International Film Festival, marking the film's fifth consecutive festival win. Inspired by the true story of Panchi-kun, a Japanese macaque whose life captured international attention, Punch's Journey explores belonging, compassion, and the bond between humans and animals through a dialogue-free combination of cinematic imagery, sound, and original music. The latest award continues a remarkable festival run for the short released less than two months ago, which has also received international recognition for the film itself as well as for directing and original score. Written, directed, and scored by Marcelle Abela, Punch's Journey continues its festival journey throughout 2026.
"Total command of the filmic craft" - Michael Davis, Veteran Animator
 We are delighted to announce that Punch's Journey has been selected for its Italian premiere at the Burano AI Film Festival, running October 13–17, 2026, at the Fondazione Querini-Stampaglia in Venice. The festival is presented in conjunction with RAI Cinema and the Webby Awards. This marks Punch's Journey's second major international premiere this year, following its Hollywood debut at the Indiewood Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theaters in September.
We are delighted to announce that the award-winning films Punch's Journey and Running have both been selected for the 2026 Indiewood Film Festival. As Official Selections of the festival, both films will receive their Hollywood Premiere at the legendary TCL Chinese Theaters in Hollywood, California, this September. The TCL Chinese Theaters have welcomed generations of filmmakers and remain one of the world's most recognizable cinema venues. The 2026 Indiewood Film Festival will thus bring together filmmakers from around the world, and we are proud to present both films as part of this year's program. 
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