The winners of the 8th edition of the course “Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme – Introdução ao Mundo Audiovisual” (“Making My First Film – Introduction to the Audiovisual World”) were announced last Sunday during the showcase that presented the short films produced by the young participants using their cell phones. The screening was followed by a closing ceremony and the official presentation of the course completion certificates.
The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Cultural Council of the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro (ACRJ), the Latin American Training Center – LATC, and the Municipal Institute of Culture of Petrópolis, with support from the Commercial and Business Association of Petrópolis (ACEP), the International Institute of Film, Art and Tourism, the production company Ooppah Artistic Solutions, and other public and private sector entities.
Taught by Professor Pedro Dannemann and locally coordinated by Ariel Barbosa from Culturarte, the course provided an introduction to the audiovisual world, encouraging young people to enter the professional film market. The program covered topics ranging from script development to image and sound editing, and classes were held at Sala Cine Humberto Mauro, in the Raul de Leoni Cultural Center.
Awarded Short Films:
- 1st place – Hilário um filme comunitário by Ana Paula Bilheiro
- 2nd place – Querido Diário by Clara Rabelo
- 3rd place – Caixa de Lembranças by Erica Mello
- Honorable Mention – Ecos de uma Crônica by João Knapps
Awards:
- 1st place: Professional experience in an audiovisual production company in Petrópolis.
- 2nd place: Full scholarship for a course at ABC Cursos de Cinema.
- 3rd place – Scholarship for LATC’s English for Audiovisual Professionals course.
- Honorable Mention – Scholarship for LATC’s English for Audiovisual Professionals course.
About the Project:
Fazendo Meu Primeiro Filme (“Making My First Film”) is an initiative of the ACRJ Cultural Council, managed by the Latin American Training Center – LATC, with the collaboration of numerous institutional, strategic, and private partners and supporters, including: Cinemark, ABC Cursos de Cinema, the Special Secretariat for Youth of Rio de Janeiro (JUVRio), RioFilme, Ooppah Artistic Solutions, ALM Insurance, L.C. Barreto Film Productions, Motion Picture Association – Brazil, Atrevida Filmes, VIVA Productions, Paula Tupinambá Law Firm, SICAV, STIC (Interstate Union of Film and Audiovisual Industry Workers), and Conspiração Filmes.
About the Municipal Institute of Culture (IMC) of Petrópolis:
The Municipal Institute of Culture of Petrópolis is a direct public administration body of the city government. It manages the resources of the Municipal Culture Fund, with the goal of promoting cultural policies and developing actions and initiatives that foster local culture, valuing artists, producers, and cultural events in Petrópolis.
https://www.petropolis.rj.gov.br/pmp/index.php/prefeitura-off/secretarias/51-instituto-municipal-de-cultura
About ACEP:
The Commercial and Business Association of Petrópolis (ACEP), founded in 1934, is a reference in strengthening the city’s business sector. Through services such as digital certification, courses, training, lectures, networking, and public representation, the entity supports sustainable business development and contributes to job creation and the economic growth of Petrópolis.
www.acep.com.br
About ACRJ:
Founded in 1809, the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro is one of the oldest civil representation entities in Brazil. It defends business interests and promotes the economic development of Rio de Janeiro State. Its historic headquarters are located at Rua Candelária, 9 – Downtown Rio.
acrj.org.br
About LATC:
Based in Rio de Janeiro and founded in 2008 by Steve Solot, the Latin American Training Center – LATC is a training and consulting center dedicated to the audiovisual industry. The institution offers programs, publications, competitions, workshops, and technical and creative seminars focused on professional development and the strengthening of the sector.
latamtrainingcenter.com
Contacts: steve.latc@gmail.com, arielteatro17@gmail.com
