In addition to being organized by non-profit organizations, the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival is distinguished for its role in promoting the Dominican Republic as an excellent location to make and produce films, thus contributing to the country’s economic growth and competitiveness.
Mission
The Dominican Global Film Festival presents a selection of the best international, dramatic and documentary films to enrich the country’s film culture and to bring the seventh art to all sectors of Dominican society. The Festival contributes to raising awareness and understanding of global issues through stories about events and people that have left a mark on our lives. It uses film as a way to promote and encourage discussion about social issues, politics and economics.
Goals
To enrich the film culture of the Dominican Republic.
To show a wide variety of films that are generally not available to the Dominican public.
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6 Locations
14 Venues
Santo Domingo: Funglode, Teatro Nacional, Auditorio Pedro Mir (UASD), Palacio del Cine Blue Mall, Palacion del Cine Ágora Mall, Centro Cultural Mauricio Baéz, el Centro Cultural de las Telecomunicaciones y Cinemateca.
Santiago (CURSA), Palacion del Cine Bella Terra
Puerto Plata (CURA)
Nagua (CURNA)
Capcana
Haití (Puerto Príncipe)
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November 20
Inauguration of the First Fashion Film Showcase of the FCGDNovember 18
Screening of "Desconocidos" at Agora MallNovember 17
Farewell Party for Festival guests at the Jet SetNovember 17
"Mediterranean Blue" Screening at Agora Mall.November 16
view photo galleries
Screening of "Captain Thunder and the Holy Grail"
at Mauricio Baez Cultural Center
Michael D.Olmos, Youssef Delara
7:00 p.m. Teatro Nacional
Lucy Mulloy
7:00 p.m. Santiago (CURSA)
Gonzalo Justiniano
7:00 p.m. Nagua (CURNA)
Tom Gustafson
7:00 p.m. Puerto Plata (CURA)
Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos was born on February 24, 1947 into a Mexican-American family in California. Raised in Los Angeles, he dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. While that did not happen, he burst onto the rock scene as a teenager and even enjoyed some fame in the local nightclubs around town.Luisito Martí
Luis Bernardo Martí Hernández, better know as Luisito Martí (1945 - 2010), was a Dominican comedian, producer and television presenter. He was known for his film role as Balbuena, a dreamer who dreamed of going to New York.
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Awards for the 4th Short Films
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An iMac; the possibility of participating in the Guadalajara International Film Festival (Mexico), the International Film Festival of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) or the Havana International Film Festival (Cuba) with all expenses paid. The winner will also receive support to make his/her next short film under the auspices of the Dominican film production company, Panamericana.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10
This is a one-day seminar with ample interaction with the participating public. Learn how to get the most out of your DSLR digital reflex camera, sound recording techniques, analysis of a piece.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 12 AND TUESDAY NOVEMBER
A Master Class given by the renowned British filmmaker, Philip Bloom. This will be two-days of intensive learning and interaction with the guru of HD digital cameras.
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The 3 Winners of our 4th Short Film Competition.
Subterráneo
El primer día
El prisionero 614
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Santo Domingo, Nov 20, 2012
Santo Domingo, Nov 20, 2012
Santo Domingo, Nov 20, 2012
Cargo de conciencia
Country: Dominican Republic
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Pedro is a young man who saw his mother die at the hands of his father who physically abused her. Pedro wants to break the vicious cycle of violence as a way of fulfilling his dying mother’s wish and his promise to her.
Hombre árbol
Country: Dominican Republic
Year: 2012
A comic fantasy of action and adventure inspired by the mystery that forests and nature represent for children, the film contains an environmental message and a call for awareness of how the actions of humans can affect the balance of the ecosystems. Directed at the entire family, this silent film was originally made for private viewing.
For Love
Country: USA
Year: 2012
A loving wife. A perfect marriage. What went wrong?
Del Otro Lado
Country: Dominic Republic
Year: 2012
In Santo Domingo, while many young people are dreaming of pursuing another life in the United States, Miguel, a young Dominican who earns a living by selling food on the street, dreams of building his household on his island with his childhood love, Laura.
LA INTRODUCCIÓN
Country: USA
Year: 2012
While waiting for law enforcement to arrive, our two male characters reveal bits and pieces about each other, and vent their frustrations at one another. --- What are they doing here and who sent them?
La Red
Country: Dominican Republic
Year:
Michelle is a normal 16-year-old girl. Obsessed with social media networks, she displays her life all over the Internet with no concern for the importance of discretion.
Más que una imagen
Country: Dominican Republic
Year:
Physical appearance is important, regardless of what anyone says. In fact, the opposite is true but it may also result in bad or even dangerous situations. How much are you prepared to sacrifice for your appearance?
Verdad o Reto
Country: Dominic Republic
Year: 2010
Three boys, tired of always being rejected from the baseball team, decide to make up a game of their own.
