Festival Internacional de Cinema de Canoinhas - SC ()

Festival start: 12 December 2024      Festival end: 13 December 2024

1st International Film Festival of Canoinhas - Santa Catarina

Culture and Education: A Screen Open to the World!

The 1st International Film Festival of Canoinhas aims to transform the city into a meeting point between the art of cinema and the community. In its inaugural edition, the festival introduces an innovative approach: bringing cinema into schools to inspire critical and artistic thinking among the younger generation while providing cultural access to the entire city.

What to expect from the festival?

National and international films: Featuring animations and documentaries that captivate, inspire, and encourage reflection on various themes.

Cinema in schools: Special sessions for students, bridging education and audiovisual culture.

Diversity and inclusion: A platform to amplify voices from different parts of the world, connecting cultures and perspectives.

When and where?

December 2024
Canoinhas, Santa Catarina - Brazil

This festival will be a cultural milestone not only for Canoinhas but also for the entire state, standing out as one of the best events of its kind in Santa Catarina. We invite everyone to join this cinematic journey celebrating art, education, and the transformative power of cinema.

Join us and experience something unique!

Special Education - Only for Brazil
Award: Best Film.
Recognizes productions that address or are carried out by initiatives focused on special education in Brazil.

Cultural Incentive Laws
Award: Best Film.
Dedicated to productions funded or supported by cultural incentive laws, valuing the effective use of these resources.

International Animation
Award: Best Film.
Focuses on animations produced outside Brazil with a global reach.

National Animation
Award: Best Film.
Highlights animations produced in Brazil, showcasing national creativity and talent.

International Documentaries
Award: Best Film.
Emphasizes documentary productions from filmmakers of other countries, covering diverse themes.

National Documentaries
Award: Best Film.
Recognizes the best Brazilian documentaries, focusing on local or universal narratives.

Our vision goes beyond conventional screens, seeing cinema as a powerful connection between cultures, a universal language that unites hearts and minds. On this inspiring cinematic journey, we celebrate not only documentaries but also the cultural diversity that shapes our world.

The first edition of FIC Canoinhas, in 2024, marks a significant moment in this trajectory. Imagine yourself immersed in a universe where transcendent narratives intertwine, where each scene tells a unique story that together forms a magnificent spectacle of creativity and imagination.

Our categories are not just competitions but chapters of a larger story. From local productions capturing the unique essence of Canoinhas to creations by talented filmmakers from around the world, each documentary is a precious link in this chain of narratives. We invite you to submit your documentary, tell your story, and invite everyone around you to celebrate life through your unique perspective.

Additionally, we want to reassure you: our selection will also include documentaries produced using cell phones/smartphones, and we will feature various categories as described below.

1. FIC CANOINHAS – CULTURAL INCENTIVE LAWS
Description:
This category is for producers who receive support through cultural incentive laws in the municipality and surrounding regions. It is an opportunity for local talents to showcase their creative potential and express their unique perspectives through cinema.

Rating: General Audience
Theme: Open
Submission Fee: Free
Submission Period: 11/30/2024 to 12/09/2024
Selection Process:
Films will be evaluated by a committee of curators, considering originality, narrative, and technical quality. Selection will be based on the film's relevance to promoting local culture and its social impact.

2. FIC CANOINHAS – SPECIAL EDUCATION
Description:
A category specifically developed for students, actors, and cultural producers from Brazil's special education networks or works produced by people with disabilities.

Rating: General Audience
Theme: Open
Submission Fee: Free
Submission Period: 11/30/2024 to 12/09/2024
Important Notes:

Participation: Submissions from producers not actively involved in the film's creation will not be accepted.
Special Curation: A curatorial team will identify films not made by the actual registrants.
Acceptance Criteria: Films from students or people with disabilities, supported by educational institutions, will be accepted.
Nationality: Only Brazilian films will be accepted.
Selection Process:
The curators will evaluate the films' technical quality, originality, and social impact, prioritizing works that promote inclusion and reflect authentic experiences.

3. FIC CANOINHAS – NATIONAL
Description:
Category open to producers from across Brazil.

Theme: Sports, education, nature, or personal achievement
Rating: General Audience
Submission Fee: Free
Submission Period: 11/30/2024 to 12/09/2024
Selection Process:
Documentaries will be evaluated by experts based on technical quality, narrative, and thematic relevance.

4. FIC CANOINHAS – INTERNATIONAL
Description:
Category open to producers outside of Brazil.

Theme: Sports, education, nature, or personal achievement
Mandatory: Subtitles in Portuguese (Brazil)
Rating: General Audience
Submission Fee: Free
Submission Period: 11/30/2024 to 12/09/2024
Selection Process:
Films will be evaluated on quality, innovation, and cultural relevance.

5. FIC CANOINHAS – NATIONAL ANIMATION
Description:
Category for national producers of children's animations.

Theme: Sports, education, nature, or personal achievement
Rating: General Audience
Submission Fee: Free
Submission Period: 11/30/2024 to 12/09/2024
Selection Process:
The curators will consider the aesthetic quality, narrative, and ability to engage children.

6. FIC CANOINHAS – INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION
Description:
Category for international producers of children's animations.

Theme: Sports, education, nature, or personal achievement
Mandatory: Subtitles in Portuguese (Brazil)
Rating: General Audience
Submission Fee: Free
Submission Period: 11/30/2024 to 12/09/2024
Selection Process:
The technical quality and creativity of the animations will be evaluated, focusing on educational and inclusive themes.

Submissions via Festhome

Deadline: 11/30/2024 to 12/09/2024
Selection Criteria:

Films must address the mentioned themes and have been released after 2022.
A teaser is mandatory for evaluation.
Promotion:
Excerpts from selected productions may be used to promote the festival.