With Free Access, Cine Penedo exhibits “Mussum, O filmis” and “The Impeachment” next weekend

With Free Access, Cine Penedo exhibits “Mussum, O filmis” and “The Impeachment” next weekend

Penedo has lived an historical moment, on the last November 13th, with Cine Penedo’s reopening – the city’s first movie theater -, making a mark not only in the projections…

Penedo Cinema Circuit increased interest for audiovisual and captivated audiences

Penedo Cinema Circuit increased interest for audiovisual and captivated audiences

With movies to all types of people and exhibitions in three different places, and no charging for tickets, free workshops about stop motion animations, debates with producers and artists, activities…

Cine Penedo reopening strengthens the economy in UNESCO’s Creative City

Cine Penedo reopening strengthens the economy in UNESCO’s Creative City

The reopening of Penedo’s first Cinema is an historical mark at the recently selected city to be part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network.   Not operating commercially since 1962, and…

Hotels and Inns: The estimation is that the occupation will be 70% more during the Penedo Cinema Circuit

Hotels and Inns: The estimation is that the occupation will be 70% more during the Penedo Cinema Circuit

Penedo Cinema Circuit is coming and the city’s already feeling a great movement and the positives reflect on the tourism of this key event.   The expectation is that hotels…

Mayor Ronaldo Lopes receives an official letter from UNESCO with Penedo’s designation as a Cinema Creative City

Mayor Ronaldo Lopes receives an official letter from UNESCO with Penedo’s designation as a Cinema Creative City

It is official. Following the announcement of Penedo’s recognition as a UNESCO Creative City, the Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Ernesto Ottone, informed, through…

Paulo Gustavo Law: Penedo City Hall publishes notices and guide groups and audiovisual producers.

Paulo Gustavo Law: Penedo City Hall publishes notices and guide groups and audiovisual producers.

Audiovisual producers and culture makers acting in Penedo already may present their proposals to the Paulo Gustavo Law (LPG). Both notices produced by the Municipal Secretary of Culture, Leisure and…

Embratur audiovisual notice will fund short films that promote Brazil as a tourist destination

Embratur audiovisual notice will fund short films that promote Brazil as a tourist destination

Audiovisual producers from Penedo and Alagoas, play close attention! The Brazilian Agency of International Tourism Promotion (EMBRATUR) opened registrations to the short films notice ‘Brasil com S’.   This initiative…

Penedo will participate in the UNESCO World Forum of Creative Cities in Europe.

Penedo will participate in the UNESCO World Forum of Creative Cities in Europe.

Penedo City Hall will participate in the UNESCO World Forum of Creative Cities in Europe.   Penedo’s presence is confirmed! The City Hall will join, for the first time, the…

Penedo Cinema Circuit Announces Call for Film Submissions

Penedo Cinema Circuit Announces Call for Film Submissions

The 2024 edition of Penedo Cinema Circuit is already preparing for the big event, which will happen from November 25th to December 1st, with competitive and non-competitive short films shows.…

Penedo Cinema Circuit launches musical attractions to its 2023 edition

Penedo Cinema Circuit launches musical attractions to its 2023 edition

The 2023 edition of Penedo Cinema Circuit already has its musical schedule defined. The attractions were launched last Thursday, 26, on the event webpage. The event will happen between November…

Penedo is acknowledged as a Creative City by UNESCO

Penedo is acknowledged as a Creative City by UNESCO

Penedo is the second City from Brazil in the Cinema category and one of the 5 cities in the whole world to win the UNESCO’s seal, in 2023, in this…

Penedo hosts the Intercities Conference of Culture next Wednesday, 25th

Penedo hosts the Intercities Conference of Culture next Wednesday, 25th

Culture makers and representatives from the Cities Halls in the Baixo São Francisco Region have an appointment set in Penedo next Wednesday, 25, date set to the Intercities Conference of…

Penedo attends to the International Forum of Creative Cities, in João Pessoa.

Penedo attends to the International Forum of Creative Cities, in João Pessoa.

Penedo City Hall, through the Municipal Secretariat of Tourism and Creative Economy (SETUREC), attended the event, recently held in João Pessoa – PB. It was promoted by Paraíba’s Capital, in…

Penedo and Rio de Janeiro are selected to represent Brazil at the final stage of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network.

Penedo and Rio de Janeiro are selected to represent Brazil at the final stage of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network.

This weekend starts with excellent news for Alagoas, especially for the fundamental municipality in the state’s history. Penedo was chosen to represent Brazil, at the Cinema category, at the final…

Theatro Sete de Setembro will host Penedo/AL and Santos/SP Cinema Connection.

Theatro Sete de Setembro will host Penedo/AL and Santos/SP Cinema Connection.

On next April 28th, Penedo city will host the Cinema Connection, promoted by Penedo’s Cinema Circuit and Curta Santos.   The free access event will start at 07:30 p.m. and…

Penedo advances to its inclusion in the Creative Cities of UNESCO

Penedo advances to its inclusion in the Creative Cities of UNESCO

The work to include Penedo in the Program Creative Cities Network, an initiative held by UNESCO, is in its full power. The city is included in the Cinema category and…

Penedo City Hall and UFAL close partnership for the regular operation of Cine Penedo.

Penedo City Hall and UFAL close partnership for the regular operation of Cine Penedo.

This initiative is the result of a cooperation agreement established on April 22nd between Penedo City Hall and the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL). The regular operation of the cinema,…

Cine Penedo (Penedo’s theater) will be reestablished at the opening of the 13th Cinema Circuit of Penedo.

Cine Penedo (Penedo’s theater) will be reestablished at the opening of the 13th Cinema Circuit of Penedo.

The 13th edition of the Circuit will occur alongside a historic event for the state of Alagoas cinematographic production and for the country’s national audiovisual culture: The very reopening of…

The 13th Penedo Cinema Circuit receives submissions of more than 800 films.

The 13th Penedo Cinema Circuit receives submissions of more than 800 films.

The 13th Penedo Cinema Circuit closed its submissions last Friday (14) and saw significant participation from the Brazilian film community this year. The event, held along the São Francisco River…

Penedo participates in the UNESCO Meeting of Brazilian Creative Cities, in João Pessoa

Penedo participates in the UNESCO Meeting of Brazilian Creative Cities, in João Pessoa

The city of Penedo participated in the 5th ECriativa – UNESCO Brazilian Network of Creative Cities Meeting. The event brought together the twelve cities that are part of the Creative…