Aruba International Film Festival
Festival Info
Is the Festival open to the public ?
Open to the public
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Festival doesn't have a market
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Festival have a competition
Location
Name
Aruba International Film Festival
Address
Paseo Herencia
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J.E.Irausquin Blvd 382-A
City
Aruba
State
Dutch Caribbean
Zip code
111
Country
Barbados
Telephone
(297) 586-7450
Website
About
Executive Producers
Jonathan Vieira
Jonathan Vieira was born and raised on the Dutch island of Aruba. Mr. Vieira graduated from Full Sail University with both a Film & Video Degree and a Recording Arts Degree. Jonathan is a well known music and television producer in Aruba. Jonathan gained his experience working for some of the leading entertainment companies in the world. Jonathan has produced live events shows in Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. As a composer Jonathan's work has been featured on MTV, Discovery Channel and Bravo Network. Jonathan has composed for royalty and performed piano concerts for Prime Ministers and Governors. In the summer he serves as the judge on the Aruban version of American Idol called Sparkling Tours.
"The AIFF is a 7 day event in a picturesque island with expected attendance by many of the film industry's most successful A-Listers. They will be sharing their work with the sophisticated and discerning audience that will come from all over the globe to meet with them. The friendly character of the island will set the tone for the Festival's inviting ambiance. AIFF is not just any other festival, but one that connects the audience, the movies and the moviemakers." Combined, Giuseppe and Jonathan speak 6 languages and have done business in almost every part of the world. This dynamic team are experts when it comes to the needs of production companies shooting abroad.
Festival
Festival Nickname
AIFF
Edition
6.00
Theme
International
Category/Format
Mixed
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Submission
Film call for entry start day
Film call for entry deadline
Contact
Festival Director Name
Claudio Masenza.
Festival Programmer Name
Margherita di Paola
Festival Press Contact Name
Dennis Dembia
Festival Press Contact Email
ddembia@rogersandcowan.com
The Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) has quickly become the international film community’s newest “must-attend” summer event. The festival offers a pleasurable and inviting atmosphere for filmmakers, press and film lovers. It serves to not only develop an understanding and appreciation of the art of cinema and filmmaking, but also to inspire, educate and promote emerging local and regional filmmaking talent. This in turn has helped position Aruba as a center of art, culture and creativity, and as a viable destination for international film and commercial productions.
The AIFF was founded in 2010 by film producers Jonathan Vieira and Giuseppe Cioccarelli, with artistic direction by 30-year industry veteran Claudio Masenza. Previous editions of the festival have showcased a diverse array of critically acclaimed fiction films and documentaries from every corner of the globe, and have attracted such notable industry names as:
The festival has also created an environment where local and Caribbean filmmakers can learn from and network with one another, while gaining a truly unique and exclusive festival experience. The AIFF’s popular Caribbean Spotlight Series (CSS) and Aruba Flavor Shorts (AF) competitions have drawn some of the finest regional films to Aruba, and continue to provide a platform for local filmmakers to feature their latest works. Films premiering in the CSS and AF such as 10 Ave Maria (Aruba), Muhe Frida (Aruba), Boys of Summer (Curaçao), Children of the Wind (Bonaire), and Peace: Memories of Anton de Kom (Netherlands/Suriname) have screened and won awards at international film festivals in the Caribbean, USA, Canada, Europe, and South America.
The fourth edition of the AIFF will feature nearly 40 films from over 25 countries having their world, international, or regional premieres in Aruba. In addition, cutting-edge master classes, in-depth panel discussions, and “In Conversation With” sessions with top industry professionals will cover various aspects of the filmmaking process.
Click here to view the complete AIFF 2013 Film Program and Industry Events line-up.