UITP is a proud partner of the Cinerail film festival which takes place in Paris every year. For a whole week, this unique festival projects screenings of some great movie classics as well as a competition of short films. Prizes for short films are awarded in a number of different categories such as 'Grand Prix Cinerail', fiction, documentary, animation, corporate films and advertisements. The films presented during the festival provide an invaluable opportunity to depict rail and metro as so much more than a means of transport. They show stations, metros and trains as an integral part of our daily lives; as a place of encounter, action and interaction; as a setting for dreams, poetry and fantasy; and as a backbone for social and economic development.
The 18thedition of CinéRail was a tremendous success and attracted a wide range of train and cinema buffs in the French capital from 2 to 9 March 2010. During an entire week, the festival showcased a selection of 15 documentaries and 53 short films from 24 countries under the theme En avant toutes/2010: les femmes à l’honneur. By opting for women as the central Festival theme, CinéRail wanted to celebrate the International Women’s Day on 8 March.
The Grand Prix CinéRail was awarded to La promesse du crépuscule, a Japanese short fiction film directed and produced by Aki Yamamoto.
The Festival was also the occasion to (re)discover some cult feature films out of competition: Adieu Gary, Berlin Express, Pékin Central, Sérénade à trois, Somers Town, Transsiberian, Un conte d’été polonais, Un étrange voyage and Une gare pour deux.
| Cinerail Professional Days: Corporate and advertising films competition |
A major part of the festival was related to the presentation to professionals of the most recent audiovisual productions from railways or public transport companies. This event is completely dedicated to audiovisual communications and films produced on railway/metro themes, and has become after 17 editions a worldwide reference. It represents an invaluable opportunity to exchange experiences and practices on the use of audiovisuals for professionals dealing with railway communications.
The professional days were held at UIC headquarters in Paris. The two-day programme showcased 33 corporate communications and 10 advertising films from 12 countries on 4 and 5 March 2010. Film producers as well as railway professionals attended the event.
An international jury awarded prizes to the best corporate films. The selection was based on specific criteria such as creativity, originality and effectiveness. Margrathe Sagevick, UIC Senior Advisor for Sustainable Development, chaired the jury, also composed of Bernard Dumas, Ralph Klingsieck and François Lopez.
And the winners of the corporate competition are…
Cinérail d’Or for Corporate Communication
Dream Express- Latvia - 7 min
Sponsored by the Latvian Railways (LDZ) for the Riga Railway History Museum
Directed by Edmunds Jansons
Produced by Vides Filmu Studija
The film tells the dream of a little boy living many adventures in the Railway Museum. It emphasizes the strong tradition of railway culture transmitted through generations in Latvia.
Special Prize of the Jury
Robel Presentation 2009– Austria - 5 min
Sponsored by Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH
Directed by Hannes Klein
Produced by Explosive egg films and television and Hannes Klein
In this short corporate film, the artist Erwin Wastner talks about Robel while imagining a set of paintings and sculptures for the company, drawing a parallel between art and technique.
Cinérail d’Or for Advertising
Giant–Belgium- 1 min
Sponsored by SNCB Holding Groupe
Directed by Kene Illegems
Produced by CaviarBrussels
The spot was aimed at increasing the image and attractivity of SNCB Holding Groupe when recruiting new employees, emphasizing the human side of the company.
For more information: http://www.cinerail-fest.com/
UITP Contact: Géraldine Dumonceau
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