The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives will host the Equator International Film Festival

July 10-12, 2016 in the Maldives at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives hotel will host the International Festival of Tourist Films "At the equator", which will bring together film lovers and professionals from around the world, united by a love of art, tourism and sports.

The main objectives of the festival "At the equator" are the promotion of films, audiovisual and multimedia programs of national and international tourism, the popularization of various sports and healthy lifestyles, the development of programs in the field of tourism, social responsibility and environmental protection.

The festival "At the equator" will bring together representatives of the Maldives, Russia, Finland, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Poland, the UK, the Middle East and China, as well as experts in the field of film industry, journalism, tourism, environmental and scientific experts organizations.

During the event, amateurs and professionals of the cinema world will present their works in various genres ("feature film", "documentary", "short film", "animation" and "clip"), as well as in nominations ("underwater world", " mountains "," travel and pilgrimage "," ethnographic adventures (extreme) ", etc.). The winning films of the festival "At the equator" will be shown at leading world film festivals.

Participants and guests of the festival will be able to enjoy an interesting exposition dedicated to the Maldives, learn about the history and culture of the island state, the rich flora and fauna, customs and traditions of local residents, as well as about the features of life on atolls.

For the first time in the history of international festivals, the official opening ceremony will take place on the orange carpet (similar to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival). Within the framework of the festival, exhibitions, a photo contest and the "Secrets of the Maldives" fair will be held. It offers a unique gala concert, lotteries, prizes, aqua shows, welcome cocktails and lots of wonderful experiences.

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