Dear audience,
The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most significant cultural events in the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, and New York. The festival has been held for 28 consecutive years. It has created numerous business opportunities, boosted the economies of participating cities, and celebrated the rich diversity and creativity of Brazilian audiovisual content. The excitement of organizing this festival for so many years is matched only by the satisfaction of seeing Brazilian cinema gain recognition both in Brazil and globally.
The history of the Festival is intertwined with the history of Brazilian cinema itself, which has faced challenges and triumphed over the years. One of the recent achievements to be celebrated is the approval of the Lei de Cota de Telas, (Screen Quota Law), which guarantees reserved space for the presence of national cinema in theaters on the Brazilian commercial circuit, meaning more visibility and opportunities for our films to be seen by audiences in their own country. The sector has undergone significant transformation over the past 28 years, including a shift in how we watch movies. The arrival of streaming platforms, the majority of which are foreign, has become the primary means of accessing content globally. Brazil, a country with continental dimensions, is the second largest consumer of films and series via streaming, with 31 million households registered. In light of this transformation, numerous countries have already regulated streaming; however, Brazil has yet to do so. We have two bills in the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, proposing taxing major International streaming services to help promote national productions. This regulation aims to protect our independent productions and uphold copyright for Brazilian creators and producers.
The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival continues to play an active role in all the transformations occurring in our sector, making history along the way. In this issue, we pay tribute to Renata Almeida Magalhães, an iconic figure in the Brazilian market who represents our organization in all its dimensions. We are presenting concerts by Larissa Luz and Alcione at SummerStage in Central Park, New York, and Fernanda Abreu at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Additionally, 105 films will be shown in New York, and Miami with in-person and virtual screenings available at inff.online for the entire United States, from Puerto Rico to Alaska.
We are a platform dedicated to celebrating and valuing Brazilian audiovisual content in all its diversity, where stories, emotions, and unique experiences are shared with the audience. Attending the Inffinito's festivals represents a unique opportunity to view a film. The magic of a giant screen in a darkened room, meeting up with friends, discussing the film's themes, and socializing with directors and actors is now enhanced by the availability of numerous options on home screens.
The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival, now nearing its third decade, stands as a symbol of both resilience and renewal. It serves as a conduit for connecting people, and cultures, and bringing out the best that cinematographic art has to offer.
Enjoy!
Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival is on its way to 30 years. Are you coming?
Adriana L. Dutra - Claudia Dutra - Viviane B. Spinelli
Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival Directors
