ANIMA MUNDI 2003, the 11th International Animation Festival of Brazil

Deadline for entries: March 31st

Dates of the festival: July 11 to 20 in Rio de Janeiro and July 23 to 27 in S

ANIMA MUNDI is the only event dedicated entirely to the art of animation in South America and attracts an audience of more than 65,000 people. The event runs July 9 to 18 in Rio de Janeiro and July 21 to 25 in S

The MostraMundo is an international cinema festival that, beyond showing competitive and non-competitive screenings, offers courses, workshops and debates about the cinematographic production and market.

The festival is comprised of films out of competition and videos in competitions, produced using digital devices, according to the following categories:
- Student Screening
- College Screening
- Professional Screening
- Web Screening

Subscriptions will be accepted until October 14th.
www.aeso.br/mostramundo
mostramundo@aeso.br

Anima Mundi is the International Animation Festival of Brazil, which brings to the Brazilian audience the best selection of films and videos from around the world. It is a variety specially designed for the adults and the children. The event runs in Rio de Janeiro from July 14-23 then moves to S

The MostraMundo is an international audiovisual festival that ranges from competitive and non-competitive exhibitions to courses, workshops, lectures, and debates about the contemporary cinematographic production and market.

Awards will be given to talented video makers in six competitive screenings: Animation, Professional, College, School, Advertising and Web.

If you have any further questions, feel free to mail us at mostramundo@aeso.br or take a look on the website www.mostramundo.com.br, to access the rules of the festival,

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