Festival Description (Edition: 11th)
Festival Start: April 21, 2027 | Festival End: April 24, 2027
The F I C S J (San Jorge International Film Festival) is an event that will take place from April 21 to April 24, 2027, in the cities of Montelíbano, Córdoba - Colombia. The primary objective of this festival is to promote regional, national, and international film production, and to boost the region as an epicenter for the seventh art.
The festival seeks to foster a circular economy around audiovisual production, generating increased employment opportunities and economic development in the region. Furthermore, the F I C S J proposes new cultural and folkloric expressions in the region through the screening of films that address themes related to regional identity and cultural diversity.
The event will feature a diverse program, including screenings of national and international films, short films, documentaries, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and general cultural activities. Competitions will also be held among filmmakers to reward the best audiovisual productions.
In summary, the F I C S J is a film festival that aims to promote audiovisual and cultural production in the Córdoba region, Colombia, contributing to its social and economic development.
In addition to promoting audiovisual and cultural production in the Córdoba region, the F I C S J also maintains a social focus on various communities through its "La mochila del cine" (The Film Backpack) strategy. This initiative aims to reach different sectors of society, including rural student populations, religious communities, women heads of households, Afro-descendants, indigenous peoples, peasants, individuals displaced by violence, and people with disabilities.
Audiovisual training workshops have been planned for these communities, allowing them to learn new skills and develop their capabilities in this field. Additionally, thematic film showcases will be held, featuring motivational content related to entrepreneurship, aimed at fostering a new socio-economic dynamism within the territory.
