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The Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) has quickly become the international film community’s newest “must-attend” summer event. The festival offers a pleasurable and inviting atmosphere for filmmakers, press and film lovers. It serves to not only develop an understanding and appreciation of the art of cinema and filmmaking, but also to inspire, educate and promote emerging local and regional filmmaking talent. This in turn has helped position Aruba as a center of art, culture and creativity, and as a viable destination for international film and commercial productions.

The AIFF was founded in 2010 by film producers Jonathan Vieira and Giuseppe Cioccarelli, with artistic direction by 30-year industry veteran Claudio Masenza. Previous editions of the festival have showcased a diverse array of critically acclaimed fiction films and documentaries from every corner of the globe, and have attracted such notable industry names as:

 

  • Hollywood leading man Richard Gere (Pretty Woman, An Officer and a Gentleman)
  • Multi Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker (Raging Bull, The Aviator)
  • Mexican writer/director Guillermo Arriaga (The Burning Plain, Babel)
  • Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia)
  • Rapper, producer and actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Things Fall Apart)
  • Dutch director/cinematographer Sander Snoep (Curaçao, 900 Days)
  • Actress and television star Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City, Meet Monica Velour)
  • Costume designer Michael Kaplan (Fight Club, Star Trek Into Darkness)
  • Venezuelan television and film actress Ruddy Rodríguez (Venezzia)
  • Artist, filmmaker, and poet Lech Majewski (The Mill and the Cross)
  • Puerto Rican writer/director Sonia Fritz (The Kiss You Gave Me, América)
  • Uruguayan-Mexican actress and model Babara Mori (Kites)
  • Dutch-Surinamese film pioneer Pim de la Parra (Wan Pipel, Odyssée d’Amour)
  • Indian choreographer Longinus Fernandes (Slumdog Millionaire)
  • Cuban-American actor Steven Bauer (ScarfaceTraffic)
  • Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen (Candyman, Sideways)
  • International award-winning filmmaker Milcho Manchevski (Before the Rain)
  • Two-time Oscar-winning editor Pietro Scalia (PrometheusJFK)
  • Acclaimed Hollywood actor Ray Liotta (Goodfellas, Hannibal)
  • Korean-Dutch film producer/director In-Soo Radstake (Parradox, Made in Korea)
  • Oscar-nominated actress Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April, Shutter Island)
  • Australian actor Xavier Samuel (A Few Best Men, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)

 

The festival has also created an environment where local and Caribbean filmmakers can learn from and network with one another, while gaining a truly unique and exclusive festival experience.  The AIFF’s popular Caribbean Spotlight Series (CSS) and Aruba Flavor Shorts (AF) competitions have drawn some of the finest regional films to Aruba, and continue to provide a platform for local filmmakers to feature their latest works.  Films premiering in the CSS and AF such as 10 Ave Maria (Aruba), Muhe Frida (Aruba), Boys of Summer (Curaçao), Children of the Wind (Bonaire), and Peace: Memories of Anton de Kom (Netherlands/Suriname) have screened and won awards at international film festivals in the Caribbean, USA, Canada, Europe, and South America.

The fourth edition of the AIFF will feature nearly 40 films from over 25 countries having their world, international, or regional premieres in Aruba.  In addition, cutting-edge master classes, in-depth discussions, and “In Conversation With” sessions with top industry professionals will cover various aspects of the filmmaking process.

Click here to view the complete AIFF 2013 Film Program and Industry Events line-up.

Festival Nickname: 
AIFF
Edition: 
6
Festival Logo: 
Theme: 
International
Category/Format: 
Mixed
Festival Info
Next Festival Dates: 
10/07/2015 - 10/11/2015
Is the Festival open to the public ?: 
Yes
Does the Festival have a market?: 
No
Does the Festival have a competition ?: 
Yes
Festival Submission
Film call for entry start day: 
01/01/2015
Film call for entry deadline: 
05/01/2015
Festival
Festival Director Name: 
Claudio Masenza.
Festival Programmer Name: 
Margherita di Paola
Festival Press Name: 
Dennis Dembia
Festival Press Email: 

Executive Producers 552s4w

Jonathan Vieira

Jonathan Vieira was born and raised on the Dutch island of Aruba. Mr. Vieira graduated from Full Sail University with both a Film & Video Degree and a Recording Arts Degree. Jonathan is a well known music and television producer in Aruba. Jonathan gained his experience working for some of the leading entertainment companies in the world. Jonathan has produced live events shows in Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. As a composer Jonathan's work has been featured on MTV, Discovery Channel and Bravo Network. Jonathan has composed for royalty and performed piano concerts for Prime Ministers and Governors. In the summer he serves as the judge on the Aruban version of American Idol called Sparkling Tours.

"The AIFF is a 7 day event in a picturesque island with expected attendance by many of the film industry's most successful A-Listers. They will be sharing their work with the sophisticated and discerning audience that will come from all over the globe to meet with them. The friendly character of the island will set the tone for the Festival's inviting ambiance. AIFF is not just any other festival, but one that connects the audience, the movies and the moviemakers." Combined, Giuseppe and Jonathan speak 6 languages and have done business in almost every part of the world. This dynamic team are experts when it comes to the needs of production companies shooting abroad.
 

Festival Organization
Name: 
Aruba International Film Festival
Address: 
Paseo Herencia
fest adr2: 
J.E.Irausquin Blvd 382-A
City: 
Aruba
State: 
Dutch Caribbean
Zip code: 
111
Country: 
Barbados
Telephone: 
(297) 586-7450

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