Festival Internacional De Cine Tukuru ()

Festival start: 06 December 2024      Festival end: 08 December 2024

FICTUKURU in Tacuro, Michoacán, goes beyond merely being a film event; it chooses to transcend its nature and become a vehicle for cultural preservation, intercultural understanding, and constructive dialogue. By showcasing cinema from P’URHEPECHA communities and connecting it with the national and international film landscape, the festival embodies the idea that cinema can be a bridge that unites people regardless of their origins. It not only celebrates the art of filmmaking but also fosters understanding, empathy, and promotes constructive dialogue among people from all walks of life. Its cultural and social impact highlights the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse voices that make up our global society.

FICTUKURU stands as a powerful bridge that unites hearts and minds, demonstrating that stories have the power to transcend barriers and connect people worldwide. It enriches the cultural and narrative diversity of cinema, as unique and authentic stories that might otherwise go untold are discovered and shared within diverse communities. Furthermore, making cinema accessible to people who might not typically have the opportunity to engage with the industry democratizes access for both audiences and creators.

No competition edition

Call for Entries: 10th Edition of the Tukuru International Film Festival 2024

The Tukuru International Film Festival (FICTUKURU) is pleased to invite regional, state, national, and international filmmakers to participate in our tenth edition, to be held from December 6 to 8, 2024, in Santa María Tacuro, Michoacán.

Section 1: Submission and Reception of Materials

The Tukuru International Film Festival opens this call for submissions to any filmmaker, director, and production company interested in participating and showcasing their materials in our 10th edition, which will take place from December 6 to 8, 2024.

Points to Consider for Participation:

- Cinematic materials may include short films, feature films, or documentaries.

- The materials will be selected by the organizers.

- There is no cost for submitting materials.

- The submission must include a technical sheet with the title of the material, the director's name, the production company's name (if independent, please specify), the duration of the material, a commercial and professional synopsis, a film flyer, a teaser of no more than 1 minute, and stills from the film.

- Selected participants will be notified a few days before the national press conference.

Selected materials will be preserved in the festival's private film archive. If exhibition outside the edition is required, the filmmaker will be notified, and a consent document will be signed.

The reception of materials will take place from August 5 to October 15, 2024, through our official platform on FestHome. If you have any questions, please contact us at fictukuru.contact@gmail.com.

Section 2: Selection Rules

Regulations for the Selection Process:

1. Only materials submitted within the established period will be accepted.

2. Five feature films and five short films (national and international), as well as five films produced in the region, will be selected.

3. The selected materials will be divided into the mentioned categories.

4. There will be no competition; the selected materials will be showcased during the three days of the festival.

5. It will be understood that the received material is the final cut and will not undergo modifications.

6. Materials sent directly via email will not be accepted; only submissions through FestHome are allowed.

7. All submitted materials must have the download and viewing option enabled on FestHome.

8. If the material cannot be downloaded and viewed, it will be considered "not submitted" and will be discarded.

9. If your material is selected and you wish to attend in person, please contact fictukuru.contact@gmail.com with the subject line: Talent Management (in-person attendance) followed by the name of your material.

10. If there is no response to the selection or attendance email, it will be understood as consent for the exhibition and preservation of the cinematic material, and absence from the event.

11. THE FESTIVAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST OBJECTS OR MATERIALS DURING YOUR STAY.

Section 3: Digital Experience: From Phone to Creativity

Regulations:

- Materials must be limited to one minute.

- They must be filmed on a smartphone in a vertical position at a 9:16 ratio.

- Materials must include stills and a technical sheet.

- This category is for exhibition purposes only, not competitive.

- The narrative is open to any theme.