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RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is celebrating Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 1, with a unique filmmaking contest. The town’s ‘Yinkana Audiovisual’ contest will see contestants gather for a funfilled day of filmmaking.
The main goal of the initiative is to promote the inclusion of people with autism in all aspects of society, ensuring that they are treated equally and with respect. The event aims to encourage all to get involved in the creation of a short film.
The event will kick off at 10am at La Cala del Moral. Four mentors will create teams of up to five individuals from the participants who sign up. The mentors will also be responsible for guiding and providing the teams with the knowledge and tools needed to create a highquality short film.
The teams will have eight hours to film their 10minute film, starting at noon after a screenwriting exercise. Films must be shot entirely in the Rincon de la Victoria area, and should highlight the most recognisable sights in the town.
The final product will be submitted by 8pm, before the films are showcased in a gala.
AFTER three decades of planning, Torrox ‘Palace of Justice’ courts are finally becoming a reality, as they move to the construction stage. The mayor of Torrox, Oscar Medina, made the exciting announcement on Monday, March 20, after meeting with the councillor for Justice, Jose Antonio Nieto.
The pair’s meeting was an important step towards the construction of the muchneeded facility. Medina described the meeting as a historic moment for residents who have been seeking new courts for the last 30 years. “This is an imminent development, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” Medina said.
The new courthouse will be modern and spacious, and it will propel Torrox into its role as the head of the judicial district in Axarquia. The courts are also expected to boost the local economy by providing jobs during the construction stage and when they open.
A final agreement is set to be signed shortly.
