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2010 VANCOUVER LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) invites you to participate in its eighth annual festival being held in Vancouver in September 2010.

VLAFF has the distinction of being the largest and longest-running festival of solely Latin American cinema in Canada. VLAFF showcases perspectives of Latin American cultures through new full-length feature films, documentaries and shorts films.

VLAFF creates a unique space for local and international filmmakers to screen their films and share their ideas with festival audiences that include the rapidly growing Latin American population, as well as Canadians of various backgrounds who share an interest in Latin American culture. 

In 2009, VLAFF offered special screenings of high-profile films that were presented at some of the most prominent international film festivals in the world – Cannes, Toronto, Buenos Aires, Havana and Berlin – and won awards in the festival circuit as well as national academy awards in their home countries. In addition, VLAFF hosted a series of seminars and workshops lead by internationally-recognized industry leaders  Such a prestigious program shows that VLAFF has arrived “on the map” of the Latin American festival circuit.

“VLAFF 8,” to be held in September 2010, is poised to build on our existing momentum. We invite submissions to form a part of our program.

 

2010 GUEST COUNTRY: Colombia

Every year at our festival we shine a spotlight on one country. In previous years, we paid special tribute to the cinema of Mexico, Argentina, Cuba and Chile. We are pleased to announce that in 2010 Colombia will have a special place at our event.

 

FESTIVAL PRIZE: Best Canadian Short Film

In 2010, VLAFF will for the first time include a competitive section. An award will be given to the Best Canadian Short Film, Narrative or Documentary (30 minutes less), that has a Latin American theme and is produced or directed by a Canadian. The winner of the VLAFF Festival Prize will be selected by a special jury.


SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

All Latin American productions or films with Latin American themes are invited to participate in the submission process. VLAFF is accepting feature and short films (narrative and documentary). Submitted copies need to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Feature-length films (50 minutes or more) Short films (under 50 minutes)
  • All pre-viewing copies must be in DVD format NTSC
  • English subtitles are required

All copies must be clearly labeled with:

  • Title
  • Length of Film
  • Contact Information (name, address, telephone, email address)

 An Entry Form must be completed for each film submitted.(Download now)           

Copies must be accompanied by a Press Kit (synopsis, credits, high-resolution photo in jpeg format)

Submissions must be received no later than June 1, 2010.

Only those works accepted will receive a response from VLAFF. All submitted copies will become part of VLAFF’s videothèque, unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope and a request for a return.

Pleased send material to:
#209 - 55 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P1Canada
Telephone:    1-604-708-5657

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