Aruba will host its first ever Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF), which will take place June 4 to 11. Details about the event were unveiled last week at a press conference held by AIFF founders and producers Giuseppe Cioccarelli and Jonathan Vieira, along with the Festival's Artistic Director Claudio Masenza, at the Radisson Hotel & Resort in Aruba's Palm Beach. Said Otmar Oduber, Aruba's minister of tourism, labor and transportation, "AIFF will be a momentous event, targeting new visitors from many regions of the world, enriching our tourism industry, and helping to develop and support our own talent."
For eight days in the beginning of every June, Aruba aims to become a premiere destination for the global film industry, and a platform to promote the understanding and appreciation for the art of cinema and filmmaking. Italian film producer Giuseppe Cioccarelli, a 20-year veteran of the film industry, and Jonathan Vieira, a prominent filmmaker and musician on the island, serve as producers of the festival. The inaugural festival will showcase between 20 and 30 films throughout the week, of which the majority will be independent films of special interest. This year, and in years to follow, there are expected to be a number of world premiers and "blockbuster" studio films showcased in the festival to complement the independent, art-house selections. Throughout the festival, notable film professionals will be conducting workshops and master classes on all facets of filmmaking and the creative process. Student filmmakers will be invited to screen their works for critiques and suggestions by visiting professionals. For more information, call 800-TO-ARUBA or visit www.aruba.com.
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