Documentary film in contemporary World

CALL FOR 2010

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The Cubans Institute of Art and Cinematographic Industries (ICAIC), the Cubans Institute of Television Radio and the Direction of Cinema in the Province of Santiago de Cuba, are calling all documentary filmmakers from all over the world to attend the 11th edition of the INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL “SANTIAGO ALVAREZ IN MEMORIAM”, to take place in Santiago de Cuba, March 8-13, 2010, having Brazil as Guest Country.

Devoted to the memory of Santiago Alvarez, one of the greatest documentary filmmakers, an example of artistic creation and of commitment with fair causes, the Festival promotes works devoted to big issues in contemporary world and to reflection on the role of documentary films in present times. 

At a time in which media power is attempting to establish a globalize culture and a single thought, documentary film-making, while ratifying itself as an artistic genre, revalidates its resistance capacity to confront manipulation, and rescues the multiple realities that have been silenced or twisted by the big media.

OFFICIAL COMPETITION

Filmmakers from any corner of the world are invited to take part, with works filmed in 35mm, 16 mm or video, at any time after the year 2006.  Video copies from works done in 35 or 16 mm are also admitted.  All works should be originally in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles.  As an exception works originally filmed in English language or with English subtitles will be accepted, if they come accompanied with a list of dialogues in Spanish language.  Video copies shall be in NTSC or PAL, VHS, DVD or DVCAM format (the latter only in NTSC). BETACAM copies are not accepted.

Projects for documentary films will be also accepted in the competition. Projects shall be accompanied by a synopsis and a detailed description.

The Official Jury, formed by personalities in the field of cinema and culture in general, shall grant the “Santiago Álvarez” Main Award and also a First, Second and Third Prizes, as well as awards for direction, script, editing, photography and sound design.  New creators shall get an award for the Best Opera Prima and a Special Awards to the best work done collectively by a group of filmmakers under 35 year old.

The Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión, in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba, will grant a Special Award in a form of a scholarship to attend an International Workshop specialized on documentary film-making.

The Oficina “Santiago Álvarez”, from ICAIC and the Fundacion Amazonia Films, will present the “Santiago Alvarez” Main Award.

Other cultural institutions will present awards granted by their own juries.

PARALLEL SHOWINGS

Cinema and video halls in Santiago de Cuba will present parallel showings and the University of Oriente and other study centres will do the same, in order to enrich information on documentary film and to foster debate between participants and the public in general.

THEORETICAL SEMINAR 

Theoretical conferences and seminars offered by world-level important figures will contribute to the making of this Festival one of the most popular in present times.

REGISTRY AND SENDING OF WORKS FOR COMPETITION

Deadline for registry and sending of materials is November 30, 2009.  The form to be filled for registry is annexed to the call or can be downloaded from the web site: http://www.cubacine.cu/festival/santiago.html.  The works that have been accepted will be informed before January 31, 2010.

All data requested in the form shall be supplied in order to facilitate the work done by the Selection Committee and to ensure all required information is included in the Catalogue of the Festival.

Registry for the works is free of charge.  Accreditation for filmmakers either presenting works or not is 30.00 Cuban pesos for Cuban citizens and 30.00 CUC for foreign participants.  Students will pay 20.00 Cuban pesos for national ones and 20.00 CUC for foreigners. The event’s credential grants access to all projection halls of the Festival, participation in the Theoretical Seminar and invitation for any other meeting organized during the Festival.

For additional information please refer to:
Oficina Festival Internacional de Documentales “Santiago Álvarez In Memoriam”
Telephone: (53 7) 830 1548
E-mail: festivalsantiagoalvarez@icaic.cu
Contacts: Ms. Lázara Herrera
               Chairperson
or           Ms. Teresita Herrera
               General Coordinator.

REGISTRY FORMS AND WORKS SHALL BE SENT TO:

Oficina “Santiago Álvarez”
Edificio ICAIC
Calle 23, No. 1155, entre 10 y 12
Vedado, Ciudad de la Habana 10400, CUBA

For the sending or works:
It is recommended to send works via DHL or TNT.

INFORMATION REGARDING AIR TICKETS RESERVATIONS

Cubana de Aviación airline is the official carrier for the Festival and offers preferential tariffs to participants:
Contact: Susana Perez Humpierre
Email: susana.perez@cubana.avianet.cu

INFORMATION REGARDING HOTEL RESERVATION IN SANTIAGO DE CUBA

HAVANATUR agency is the Official Tour Operator of the Festival and offers a professional service with preferential tariffs to participants.
Contact HAVANATUR (Santiago de Cuba):
Luis Armando Pérez ( laperez@havanatur.cu )

Telephones: (53 22) 642219, 687280, 643603.