FECIVES achievements
The Salvadoran Student Film and Video Festival (FECIVES) has achieved important advances and recognition since its creation. Among its achievements are the following:
Promotion of student talent
FECIVES has provided a platform for young filmmakers and students in El Salvador to showcase their talent and creativity through audiovisual production. This has allowed the discovery and promotion of new talents in the field of film and video.
Promotion of the local film industry
The festival has contributed to the development of the film industry in El Salvador by providing a space for the exhibition of student productions. This has generated opportunities for the growth and visibility of the industry, as well as the creation of networks between students, film professionals and the film community in general.
National and international recognition
The festival has been praised for its focus on student films and for its ability to show the Salvadoran reality and culture through cinema, being part of a special showcase in the Ibero-American Film Program 2023. In addition, it has established alliances with international festivals and consulates, which has allowed the screening of Salvadoran films in different parts of the world.
Training and education
FECIVES has organized workshops, conferences and training activities for students and emerging filmmakers. These initiatives have improved the technical and artistic skills of the participants, as well as the exchange of knowledge and experiences between film professionals and students.
Diversity & inclusion
The festival has promoted diversity and inclusion in film by providing a platform for diverse stories and perspectives. It has supported the participation of women filmmakers and has highlighted productions that address issues relevant to Salvadoran society, such as culture, identity, human rights and gender equality, being the first and only ones to give an active platform to collectives to showcase their proposals and audiovisual works.
In summary, FECIVES has established itself as an important event in the Salvadoran film scene, promoting student talent, fostering the local industry, generating national and international recognition, providing training and promoting diversity and inclusion in film.
