Cine Ceará Adapts to Pandemic with Hybrid 30th Ibero-American Film Festival
The 30th Cine Ceará – Ibero-American Film Festival is set to occur from November 28 to December 4, 2020, utilizing a hybrid format to ensure social distancing. Founded in 1991, the festival will feature competitive screenings, exhibitions, discussions, and workshops in Fortaleza, all while following health protocols. Additionally, digital content will be accessible through Canal Brasil Play. Filmmakers can submit their works for free until September 8. The Ibero-American Feature Film Competition invites entries from Portugal, Spain, and Latin America, whereas the Brazilian Competition is open to short films of up to 25 minutes by Brazilians or long-term residents. All submissions must be completed after January 2019. Awards include R$20,000 for the best Ibero-American film and R$15,000 for short films. The event is organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Associação Cultural Cine Ceará, with backing from various institutions.
Key facts
- The 30th edition runs from November 28 to December 4, 2020.
- It adopts a hybrid online and offline format due to the pandemic.
- Submissions are free and open until September 8, 2020.
- The Ibero-American Feature Film Competition offers a R$20,000 distribution prize.
- Canal Brasil awards a R$15,000 prize to short film winners.
- The festival is organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Associação Cultural Cine Ceará.
- It features competitive sections for Ibero-American and Brazilian films.
- Physical events in Fortaleza will follow health authority guidelines.
Entities
Institutions
- Cine Ceará – Festival Ibero-americano de Cinema
- Ministério do Turismo
- Associação Cultural Cine Ceará
- Universidade Federal do Ceará
- Governo do Estado
- Prefeitura de Fortaleza
- Bucanero Filmes
- Canal Brasil
- Cegás
Locations
- Fortaleza
- Brazil
- Portugal
- Spain
- Latin America
- Caribbean