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Cities Unite for Audiovisual Growth
11 Aug
Summary
- Meeting focuses on audiovisual industry's role in development.
- Medellín and Gramado share successful creative economy models.
- Gramado's film fest boosted tourism significantly over decades.
The First International Meeting of Cities is scheduled for August 12-14, hosted by the Gramado Film Market. This event will bring together municipal leaders and representatives from various organizations to discuss the pivotal role of the creative economy, particularly the audiovisual industry, in driving social and economic development.
Key discussions will feature successful case studies from Medellín, Colombia, and Gramado, Brazil. Medellín's delegation will share insights on urban transformation and innovation through its creative economy, a model recognized across Latin America. Gramado will highlight how its renowned film festival has been instrumental in establishing it as a top Brazilian tourist destination.
The Gramado Film Market itself will feature panels and pitching sessions with major industry players like Amazon MGM Studios and the Globo group. Topics will include the financing, investment, and distribution strategies crucial for strengthening independent cinema and public policy's role in fostering the Brazilian audiovisual sector.
Further sessions will delve into technological transformations, evolving consumption habits, and new financing models within the industry. Experts will also examine innovations in audiovisual production, tracing the technological evolution from the Lumière brothers to contemporary virtual production techniques that expand creative horizons.
