Netherlands
Rotterdam's New Film Fest On Dutch Caribbean Island
Nelson Carvajal
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Jun 10, 2011
Already a key world cinema fest, Netherlands' The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) now looks to branch out to its sister island in Willemstad, Curaçao, as reported by Screen Daily. IFFR will partner with Fundashon Bon Intenshon for the 2012 festival!
"The first edition of the new festival, to be called Curaçao International Festival Rotterdam, will run March 29-April 1 2012.
Curacao is a Dutch Caribbean island near Venezuela.
The six-screen The Cinemas in the Otrobanda area will be the host venue.
The 20-film programme will include features, documentaries and shorts, with a special emphasis on Caribbean and Latin American films. Some IFFR 2012 features will run, but there will also be newer selections.
There will also be a programme for schoolkids and other special events such as a drive-in screening.
IFFR Director Rutger Wolfson said: “It is our pleasure to be organising Curaçao IFFR together with Fundashon Bon Intenshon; a great initiative which will expand the range of culture available in Willemstad. The festival wishes to inspire cinemagoers and young talented filmmakers from around the region. To the IFFR, this represents a welcome addition to the international activities the festival uses to draw attention to the films it screens and actively supports.”"
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