Come and learn how the Festival develops. Come and find out what’s going on with the screenings of the 30 films of this year, the reactions to the selected shorts from the Contest, interviews with international and local guests and presentations of the professional and thematic panels. All the activities, every day, up to the minute!
Winner of Dominican Short Film Competition to be Shown in New York at Latino Film Fest
The “New York International Latino Film Festival (NYLIFF)” will show “Pedro de Bella Vista y su sueño,” the winner of the Short Films Competition, part of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival. The NYLIFF will take place from July 27 to August 1st. + Read more
May 15, 2010
Gabriela Latorre Presents Short Films at Cannes Film Festival
London Film Academy graduate, Gabriela Latorre showed two of her short films at the Cannes Film Festival, which just ended. Gabriela Latorre, Dominican director and producer and London Film Academy graduate, showed two of her films at the recent Cannes Film Festival.
Ms. Latorre screened, “Turning Point,” which she directed and” Confessions,” which she produced. + Read more
May 15, 2010
DRGFF Team at Cannes Festival Meets with Haitian Filmmaker Raoul Peck
The Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) team met with Haitian filmmaker and La Fémis Director Raoul Peck at the Cannes Film Festival as part of their efforts to develop contacts and participation opportunities. + Read more
May 15, 2010
Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Team at
Cannes 2010
As part of their ongoing efforts to develop contacts and participation opportunities in film festivals worldwide, the management team of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) recently met with their counterparts from the Cannes Film Festival. + Read more
April 21, 2010
Dominican Republic Global Film
Festival Hands Out People’s Awards From its Third Annual
Festival
Producers of “The Rope” and “P-Star Rising” accepted
the awards bestowed upon them by the Dominican people. The
films were selected as the best feature film and best
musical documentary, respectively, in last November’s III
Dominican Republic Global Film Festival. + Read more
March 12-20, 2010
DRGFF attends SXSW Film Conference and Festival
Senior officials from Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), Semiramis de Miranda and Asunción Sanz, teamed up to attend, for the very first time, the innovative South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival. + Read more
March 5-14, 2010
DRGFF visits Miami International Film Festival, March 5-14, 2010
Senior Staff of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Dominican Republic (DRGFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democraca y Desarollo (FUNGLODE) + Read more
March 11, 2010
DRGFF Team attend Cartagena's 50th International Film Festival
Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), attended the annual Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival in Columbia, which this year celebrated its 50th anniversary. + Read more
February, 3 2010
Three Films From Dominican Global Film Festival Nominated for Oscars
The official list of Oscar nominations for 2010 include “The Milk of Sorrow” ( “La Teta Asustada”) from Peru in the category of Best Foreign film. “The Cove” and “Food, Inc.” competed in the category of Best Documentary. Recently the Golden Globes nominated three productions also presented at the Dominican Film Festival. + Read more
January 26, 2009
The Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Present at Sundance
Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) attended the 26th annual Sundance Film Festival held in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah between January 21-31. + Read more
January 16, 2009
“La Soga” and “P-Star Rising” Receive Audience Awards from the III Dominican Global Film Festival
La Soga took first prize in the Best Picture category while P-Star Rising took the top prize for Best Documentary in the Audience Awards. The winning awards, announced by the directors of the III Dominican Global Film Festival, were chosen by viewers who attended the festival and voted in the various categories. + Read more
January 14, 2009
Omar Sharif and Funny Girl
I travelled recently with Omar Sharif to the Dominican Republic by personal invitation of the president, Leonel Fernandez. I was invited to received an honorary doctorate degree from the Catholic University in Santo Domingo, as well as to give a public lecture. + Read the complete article
January 14, 2010
The Road to Victory “She is the Matador”
It was with us at the recent Dominican Republic Global Film Festival and it did not go unnoticed. This film has made its way around not only the most important international film venues, but it is enjoying the backing and media attention from inside Spain, its country of origin. + Read more
December 17, 2009
Three Films Shown in the III Dominican Global Film Festival Nominated for Golden Globes
The films shown at the recent III Dominican Global Film Festival nominated for the prestigious Golden Global Awards include“"La Nana", “Broken Embraces” and “500 Days of Summer.” + Read more
December 15, 2009
"The Maid" and "Broken Embraces" Nominated by Golden Globes for Best Foreign Film
Pedro Almodóvar’s film “Broken Embraces” ("Los Abrazos Rotos") and the Chilean film “The Maid” by Sebastián Silva earned nominations from the Golden Globes on Tuesday for Best Foreign Films. The 67th edition of the Golden Globes awards will take place on January 17th. The French film, “A Prophet,” the Italian “Baaria” and German “The White Ribbon” were the other foreign films selected by the Globes to compete with Almodóvar and Silva. + Read more
November 25, 2009
On the Road to 2010, Film Festival Scheduled for November 16 to 21
We can say it loud and clear: the next edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival will be held on November 16 to 21, 2010. All of the wheels were already in motion just hours after the closure of the current, and third, Festival. The staff is already thinking and planning for the Festival. + Read more
November 23, 2009
The III Dominican Global Film Festival Closes to the Rhythm of Popular Music
The III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival closed on Sunday with its final film presentation being the documentary Sol Caribe. Many of the musicians featured in the film came together on stage and sang at the ceremony, held in the National Palace. + Read more
November 24, 2009
Rodrigo Montealegre, Winner or the Short Films Competition
His name already sounds like a filmmaker. Rodrigo Montealegre, winner of the short films competition of the III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival, took a huge step forward in his career recently. He decided to take part in this first ever short film competition along with thirty other young Dominicans + Read more
November 22, 2009
Touched Closes III Dominican Global Film Festival in Cap Cana
The bohemian atmosphere on the Caletón Beach was shared by many of the Festival guests. Film producers and directors enjoyed the beachfront open-air screening of Shalim Ortiz’s production which was the grand finale of two nights of magic and performances. + Read more
November 22, 2009
The Rope Brings Down the House in Viewing at the National Theater
It’s not just about dance. And it doesn’t fit into the traditional idea we might have about a documentary. It is a mixture of documentary, news reportage, interviews, beautiful photographs and music all wrapped up in the world of dance and in two names, two young people: Isabela and Irlan. + Read more
November 22, 2009
“Only When I Dance” It’s Not Just Dance, It’s Life
The night before choosing the final winner of the short films competition organized by the Festival, the Mauricio Báez hall was the spot chosen to hand out certificates to all of those who participated in the contest. + Read more
November 22, 2009
The Night of Short Films – Certificates Awarded to Selected Films
The night before choosing the final winner of the short films competition organized by the Festival, the Mauricio Báez hall was the spot chosen to hand out certificates to all of those who participated in the contest. + Read more
November 21, 2009
Mikhail Baryshnikov, the Presence of an Idol
If anything can be underscored about the recent closure of the III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival, it was the massive response, not just from the public who came to see films at the five venues, but from the international guests. + Read more
November 21, 2009
Sol Caribe Shown in Cap Cana as part of III Dominican Global Film Festival
Sol Caribe, a documentary directed by Félix Limardo was shown yesterday in Capa Cana, to an audience that welcomed the Caribbean sounds with opens arms; the sounds and rhythms that have made the land of sun a live show around the world. + Read more
November 20, 2009
Breakfast with the Guest of the III Dominican Global Film Festival at the Mesón La Cava
Dominican President Leonel Fernández and First Lady Margarita Cedeño, shared a meal with the guests of the III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival in the Mesón La Cava. + Read more
November 20, 2009
Sol Caribe Will Close the III Dominican Global Film Festival
A performance will be held following the screening of the film and it will include the musicians who appeared in the documentary such as Milly Quezada, Wilfrido Vargas, Fernando Echavarrìa, Fefita la Grande and Luis Segura, who represent the Dominican musical genre featured in the documentary. + Read more
November 18, 2009
III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Opens with a Rain of Stars
The inauguration began with a stroll down the Orange Carpet. Movie stars and film directors joined President Leonel Fernández and First Lady Margarita Cedeño de Fernández. Following the ceremony, Omar Sharif was honored with a special tribute followed by the world premiere of the American film Touched. The film’s cast, including actor and producer Shalim Ortiz, were on hand at the ceremony. + Read more
November 19, 2009
President Attends Festival Opening in Support of Development of Film Industry
Dominican President Leonel Fernández, accompanied by the First Lady Margarita Cedeño de Fernández, presided over the inaugural ceremony Wednesday night of the Third Dominican Global Film Festival in the Eduardo Brito Hall of the National Theater where Omar Sharif was awarded a special tribute for his illustrious acting career. + Read More
November 18, 2009
“Touched” Touches the Audience at the National Theater
Grateful is the best word to describe the cast and crew of Touched last night when their film inaugurated the III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival at the National Theater in Santo Domingo. The full house gave a warm welcome to the film’s sizeable cast and crew, headed by the young actor, Shalim Ortiz, who is one of the protagonists in the film as well as the producer. + Read More
November 18, 2009
The III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Opens with a Parade of Stars
Movie stars and film directors will join President Leonel Fernández and his wife, First Lady Margarita Cedeño de Fernández at the inauguration of the III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival with the traditional stroll down the red carpet. Following the ceremony, Omar Sharif will receive a special tribute followed by the world premiere of the American film Touched. The film’s cast, including actor and producer Shalim Ortiz, will be on hand. + Read More
November 18, 2009
Awareness and Response Highlighted in Environmental Film The Cove
Environmental consciousness and cruel reality exist in varying degrees all over the planet. With this in mind, the main hall of the National Theater was the chosen venue to show The Cove, to an audience comprised primarily of public school students who identified with the film’s story line and related to the experts’ opinions urging people to protect animals and conserve the environment. + Read More
November 15, 2009
Omar Sharif and Michael Madsen Discuss Their Passion for Classic Films at a Conference in Cap Cana
These two special guests, Omar Sharif and Michael Madsen, spoke at a conference in Cap Cana on the occasion of the III Dominican Global Film Festival. Both expressed great joy at being in the Dominican Republic for the first time and for the opportunity to support the country’s film industry. Omar Sharif surprised those in attendance at the auditorium when he answered questions in Spanish. + Read More
November 15, 2009
Michael Madsen Arrives for the III Dominican Global Film Festival
Organizers of the III Dominican Global Film Festival announced the arrival of well-known actor and special guest Michael Madsen. The movie star arrived in Santo Domingo with a group of film executives from Hollywood. + Read More
November 14, 2009
The 11 Special Mentions of the I Short Films Competition are here!
The short film takes central stage in this rendez vous of world cinema. This is a new feature of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival this year. It’s purpose is to encourage and recognize the endeavors of young filmmakers. + Read More
November 12, 2009
III Dominican Global Film Festival to Open in Nagua with Story about Immigrants The III Dominican Global Film Festival will be inaugurated in Nagua next Thursday November 17th with US-Mexico production, “Sin Nombre.” On Thursday the 19th, Shalim Ortiz and cast members of “Touched” will interact with the public. + Read More
November 11, 2009
Omar Sharif, Star of the III Dominican Global Film Festival Film icon Omar Sharif, protagonist of the classic movie “Doctor Zhivago” and recipient of the Best Actor Award in the Golden Globes will visit the Caribbean for the first time to participate as a stellar guest in the III Dominican Global Film Festival. + Read More
November 9, 2009
La Soga Stars to Walk the Red Carpet at the Dominican Global Film Festival in Santiago “La Soga” stars Manny Pérez, Denise Quiñones, Juan Fernández, Paul Calderón and Fantino Fernández will walk the red carpet at the inauguration of the III Dominican Global Film Festival to be held in the auditorium of the Regional Center of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo in Santiago (CURSA in Spanish) on November 17. + Read More
November 7, 2009
Not One but Four Gala Inauguration The III Dominican Global Film Festival will officially open in style in four different Dominican cities at the same time. Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, Santiago and Nagua will each be holding their own inauguration ceremony and premiering a different film in each of the four venues. + Read More
October 20, 2009
GFDD and FUNGLODE Announce Third Edition of Dominican Republic Global Film Festival The edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) will once again bring world-class films to the Dominican public, with 30 feature-length and documentary films, from Wednesday, November 18 to Sunday, November 22. + Read More
October 14, 2009
DRGFF Program Rumbo al Festival Reports from Nagua This week’s broadcast of Rumbo al Festival will showcase the beautiful and vibrant city of Nagua in the province of Maria Trinidad Sanchez. Nagua will be one of the four cities in which the 2009 Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) will be celebrated. + Read More
October 3, 2009
FUNGLODE Wins Award for its Support of Dominican Film
Award given by CineArte16 Magazine
The Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) received an award on Saturday for its enduring support of Dominican film, the maximum expression of which is its organization of the Dominican Global Film Festival. + Read More
October 2, 2009
DRGFF Launches Television Program Rumbo al Festival
Keep current on all Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) developments by tuning into the Festival’s television program Rumbo al Festival (Path to the Festival). The broadcast was launched last Monday, October 1. + Read More
September 21, 2009
Short Film Competition, New Category of DRGFF This new contribution to the Dominican Global Film Festival, soon to be opening its third edition, seeks to widen its work in support of local film talent. The period for submissions closed on September 18. + Read More
September 11, 2009
World View at Dominican Film Fest
Nearly thirty feature-length fiction and documentary films, many of them premieres, have been confirmed to be screened during the third edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), which will be held November 18-22, 2009, in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Puerto Plata and Nagua. + Read More
August 25, 2009
FUNGLODE & GFDD hold first meeting of volunteers for the Dominican Global Film Festival Around 80people interested in volunteering at the Third Edition
of the Dominican Global Film Festival met on August 21st in the headquarters of the la Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) to sign up for their first introductory session for this year's film festival. + Read More
August 21, 2009
DRGFF Representatives Attend World-Renowned Gramado Film Festival in Brazil
Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF),
an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development
(GFDD)
and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE),
attended the thirty seventh edition of the popular Gramado Film
Festival Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil, August 9-15, 2009. + Read More
July 2, 2009
Dominican Republic Global Film Festival short films competition launch - Call for entries!
The Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) – an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) – is launching a contest to find the best Dominican film shorts the Country has to offer. + Read More
August 7, 2009
The Dominican Republic Global Film
Festival Thanks Its Volunteers
The Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) thanked its
2008 group of volunteers this Thursday, August 6 by throwing a
special party in their honor at the dance club Jet Set in the
Dominican capital. + Read More
July 30, 2009
Representatives from the Cities of Puerto Plata, Santiago and Nagua Had the Opportunity to Speak at Length with DRGFF Staff Formal
preparations are underway for the III edition of the Dominican
Republic Global Film Festival - an initiative of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD). + Read More
May 30, 2009
DRGFF at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival Omar de la Cruz, DRGFF Technical Director, and Asunción Sanz, DRGFF Promotion and Marketing Director, attended the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, which took place May 13-24, 2009 in Cannes, France. + Read More
April 16, 2009
Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Website Honored by The Webby Awards in the Category of Events & Live Webcasts www.drglobalfilmfestival.org
For the second year, the Dominican Republic
Global Film Festival (DRGFF) has been honored by
The Webby Awards. In 2006 the DRGFF website was
nominated in the category of Events & Live
Webcasts. Recognized alongside CNN.com Live, CBS
Interactive, BBC Radio 1 and Bravo Media, the
Festival website was selected as an Official
Honoree of The 13th Annual Webby Awards in the
category of Events & Live Webcasts. + Read More
April 15, 2009
Download Your Own Version of the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Magazine
Toda las imágenes y recuerdos de un grandioso festival. Todas las cifras y récords que se batieron en la edición del 2008. Todas las ciudades, salas, proyecciones y eventos. Todos los invitados y el staff del II Festival de Cine Global Dominicano. Sobre el escenario y detrás de las bambalinas. + Read More
January 26, 2009
DRGFF Begins Its Journey to Visit World’s Most Renowned Film Festivals
The
Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), an
initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and
Development (GFDD)
and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE),
attended the 2009 edition of the Sundance Film
Festival, which took place January 15 – 25 in Park
City, Utah. + Read More
January 28, 2009
DRGFF Supports Celebration of First Dominican Film Screening in Nagua
The Dominican Republic Global Film
Festival, an initiative of Global Foundation for
Democracy and Development (GFDD)
and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE),
is lending support to Nagua’s First Dominican Film
Screening, being celebrated January 28 – February 1,
2009. + Read More
December 1, 2008
The Path to 2009
The countdown begins. The Dominican Republic
Global Festival team has already begun working
towards the celebration of the third edition of
the Festival, to take place November 18-22, 2009.
However, we do not want to move forward with the
next edition without thanking everyone for their
enthusiasm and participation in the 2008 Festival
- to the more than 100 renowned international
invitees, to the local experts, to the
collaborators in the provinces, to the more than
30,000 spectators... + Read More
December 15, 2008.
Dominican Republic Global Film Festival Participates in International Film Festival Summit
Members of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival attended the V International Film Festival Summit (IFFS), which united more than 200 professionals from the film festival and entertainment community. + Read More
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