Agreement signed between ESCAC, DGCINE and the Consulate of the Dominican Republic
As part of the Málaga International Film Festival, a cooperation agreement was signed between ESCAC, the General Directorate of Cinema of the Dominican Republic (DGCINE) and the Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Barcelona.
The agreement aims to strengthen cultural and academic ties between the institutions by promoting joint initiatives that foster the development of Dominican talent in the film and audiovisual sectors. Through this agreement, the Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Barcelona, as the official body responsible for representing and strengthening the Dominican community in Spain, seeks to promote training and cultural exchange for Dominican film and audiovisual professionals residing in Spain.
For its part, DGCINE, as the state body responsible for developing the film industry in the Dominican Republic, undertakes to promote initiatives that will enable Dominican cinema to gain an international presence and foster collaboration with prestigious educational institutions such as ESCAC.
ESCAC, a leading institution in film education in Europe, will contribute its academic and technical expertise to help train young Dominican filmmakers, fostering the exchange of knowledge and experience in the audiovisual sector.
Commitments under the agreement
The agreement establishes the foundations for collaboration in various areas, including:
This agreement marks a significant step in the international reach of Dominican cinema and reinforces the signatory institutions’ commitment to developing the audiovisual sector. The signing was attended by Marianna Vargas, director of DGCINE; Antonio Gómez, Consul of the Dominican Republic in Barcelona; and Sergi Casamitjana, director of ESCAC, as well as representatives of the institutions involved in the agreement, who highlighted the importance of this strategic alliance in promoting Dominican talent and cinematic identity abroad.
