Brazillian Super 8 brilliance

The 4th edition of the Curitibas Super 8 Movie Festival is packed full of new features and also has a new name: “Curta 8 – Curitiba Super-8 Film Festival”.

Held on 25th, 26th and 27th November in Curitiba, Brazil the festival will feature the best Super 8 films from Brazil and right around the world competing in 10 categories. Supporting the competition will a single cartridge shoot workshop as well a Brazilian Super 8 retrospective including “Escura Maravilha” by Fernando Severo and “Meu Primo” by the gaucho director Carlos Gerbase.

The call for entries is now open (on Super 8 or DVD) to films less than 20 minutes, originated on Super 8mm film and produced after 2006. Entries should be posted before 30th October 2008 and entry is free.

For more see the official website at www.curta8.com.br (in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French)