This month, the city of Cuenca has become the epicenter of the international audiovisual industry with the celebration of the 9th edition of Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT. 9th edition of Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENTone of the most important meetings of the sector in Europe. In this exceptional setting, the Ibiza Film Commission has had an active participation, reaffirming its commitment to the promotion of the audiovisual industry on the island and its international projection.
The event kicked off with an exciting inauguration at the majestic St. Michael Church majestic Church of San Miguelin the heart of the historic center of Cuenca, a city declared a World Heritage World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This was the start of an intense week marked by creativity, talent and networking, in a space that unites cultures, screens and opportunities. Conecta9 has counted with the collaboration of international entities such as Unifrancethe Institut Françaisthe Government of Canada in Spain and the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La ManchaThe program will consolidate its role as a bridge between Europe, Latin America and the rest of the world.
One of the highlights for the Ibiza Film Commission was the organization of an exclusive cocktail dinner organization of an exclusive cocktail dinnerheld after the Conecta Awards gala. This meeting brought together important figures in the audiovisual field: producers, distributors, content managers, platforms and institutional representatives. It was a perfect opportunity to strengthen ties, generate synergies and highlight Ibiza’s potential as a filming location and as a destination that combines infrastructure, talent and a unique natural environment.
During this meeting, a follow-up meeting of the follow-up meeting of the Ibero-American Network of Film CommissionsThe Ibiza Film Commission actively participated in this network along with other reference entities. This network aims to foster international cooperation, share best practices and promote public policies that favor the sustainable development of the audiovisual sector in Latin America and Europe.
Ibiza’s presence at Conecta9 consolidates the island’s role on the audiovisual map and reinforces its positioning as a creative territory open to the world. creative territory open to the world. From the Film Commission, we would like to thank all the professionals, institutions and collaborators who made this space for exchange and celebration possible, as well as the Conecta organizing team for their impeccable work.
We continue to work so that Ibiza continues to shine as a natural backdrop for stories that cross borders..