Rio de Janeiro:The cinematic arts community in Brazil is working to enhance its international presence through a new collaboration with TV BRICS. This partnership aims to promote Latin American cinema on a global scale.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Franco Cultural Association, based in Rio de Janeiro, has become the latest partner of TV BRICS. An agreement was signed by Ailton Franco Jr., Director-General of Franco Cultural, and Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS.
The Franco Cultural Association, established in 2001, focuses on cultural exchange in cinema and the audiovisual arts, with a particular emphasis on Brazilian filmmaking. Its main project, the International Short Film Festival Curta Cinema, will host its 36th edition in March 2027. This festival is recognized as a qualifying event for esteemed international awards such as the Oscars and BAFTA.
Ailton Franco Jr. highlighted the festival’s role in promoting Brazilian short films and fostering connections with filmmakers worldwide. The partnership with TV BRICS is expected to facilitate cultural exchanges and introduce Brazilian films to broader audiences, including those in BRICS countries.
Aleksandra Burman, Director of the International Cooperation Department at TV BRICS, emphasized the significance of cultural exchange within the BRICS+ framework. She noted the importance of creating opportunities for professional interactions among international experts and expressed optimism about the festival’s appeal to the TV BRICS audience.
Previously, TV BRICS has collaborated with other Brazilian organizations, such as the Panvision Cultural Association and Brasil Audiovisual Independente, to promote Latin American cinema. The network also partners with institutions in Cuba and Bolivia and supports various film festivals across Latin America. In Brazil, TV BRICS participates in significant events like the CineSonora International Music Documentary Film Festival and the BRICS Documentary Film Festival.