A Whole World at One Single Place!
Never a phrase made so much sense!
I could begin by thanking you, or you, or you ... I could start by saying: Francisco Dias, Isabel Marques, thank you for your invitation
back in 2008, thank you for all your patience, for your support ... I
could start by celebrating with you the 301 films that entered the
competition from 52 countries, or the 96 films projected in 4 days,
or even the near 300 news released in more than 19 countries...
But I’m not going to do it, I’ve made up my mind, after writing
a few words about all the thanks that insist on bursting out my
chest in the shape of letters, after writing and rewriting what I
would like you to read.
ART&TUR is made of people for people. So, for me, you all are the
Festival, you all are ART&TUR.
In my mind, all comes down to a few words: team, companionship,
sharing, but above all a joyful conviviality which is turning 10 years
old, next year.
After sharing with you my present thoughts that you’ll be able to
read on your laptop, tablet or mobile, I just want to give a “strong
hug” to you all who made this ART&TUR a success, and assure you
that the 10th Film Festival edition will made thinking on you who
have been with us ever since and already belong to this family. But
also for the newcomers!
I’ll keep the letters, the words and the feelings for the 3rd edition
of the E-Magazine, as I’m counting on you for next year! See you
again in Vila Nova de Gaia, on 23-28 October 2017.
See you soon!