Mobile Film Festival: 17th edition focused on environmental protection

After two volumes devoted to environmental protection, this topic is once again in its 17 . The Mobile Film Festival is at the heart of^I The edition held in partnership with the United Nations Development Program as well as the support of several NGOs and international organizations committed to the environment.

Directors from around the world are invited to reflect and create powerful, fiery and innovative films in line with this year’s theme of “Making Peace with Nature”. Like every year, the principle of the Mobile Film Festival is simple and remains the same: one mobile, one minute, one film. Through its creative and very short format, the program aims to be completely digital, so as to reach the widest possible audience.

According to the organization of the festival, ” The choice of a smartphone makes it possible to remove all economic barriers so that everyone can participate in equal circumstances. The use of the same technology by all participants, and even more economical, gives the festival a democratic and egalitarian character on a global scale! By associating with the very selective one minute format, we look forward to discovering the best talent ».

this 17. peculiarity of^I The version is that the Mobile Film Festival will soon join two major UN actions. On the one hand, World Sustainable Development Goals Week is scheduled from 17 to 28 September, during which the festival is held as an official event, and on the other, COP26 from 31 October in Glasgow, Scotland in the United Kingdom. Until 12 November, where an official selection of about fifty films will be presented.

Hence the objective of this meeting initiated in 2005 is to introduce young budding directors, help them create opportunities, give them international visibility and support in their professionalisation. By providing production support grants.

Note that for this year, the Mobile Film Festival will present ten prizes for a total of approximately €26,700, as a grant to aid in the production. These grants will allow the winners to make a short film with professional resources and the support of the producer. The awards will be presented on December 7 by a jury composed of personalities from the world of cinema and culture committed to environmental issues. The date of the award ceremony is subject to change in case of any unforeseen event related to the COVID-19 pandemic.