the prize
The International Prize for Mediterranean Documentary and Reportage is an international competition held annually thanks to the agreement between the CMCA – Mediterranean Centre of Audiovisual Communication, and the RAI.
The Prize is appointed to audiovisual productions, that in the specific field of the documentary, reportage and film investigations, deal in a creative and original way, themes and questions that characterize the cultural area of the Mediterranean in a wide range, from the Atlantic coasts to the shores of the Black Sea.
The Prize is open to all television broadcasters (private or public), production companies (public, private, associative), to authors, film directors, journalists and documentary directors, who, through their work and programs promote the knowledge of cultures and traditions of the Mediterranean, regarding its past and current situation. Both civil confrontation and artistic research are privileged themes.
2007 RULES AND REGULATIONS and
SUBMISSION FORM
The Prize has reached its XII edition. It rewards the quality of the works, both in its contents and artistic construction. It aims to increase the visibility of the works held in esteem, that deal, and emphasize with social themes, from history, culture, heritage, and art, to the present topics concerning the countries facing the Mediterranean; to facilitate its knowledge and awareness; and to promote the broadcasting of the best audiovisual productions.
The goal of the Prize is to stimulate reciprocal knowledge and professional exchanges. With an objective of contributing to an authentic, constructive dialogue, and creating co-operation among the countries of the area. Every year the calendar of the events provides training activities on documentary and reportage, and international meetings are held on quality audiovisual creation, and production in the Mediterranean.
Every year the Prize is an occasion and meeting reference for audiovisual professionals to exchange experiences, knowledge, and to create useful international bonds.
2007 PROGRAMME
THE EVENTS
what is the CMCA
The CMCA (visita sito ufficiale) is a non governing body founded in 1986 that unites the main broadcasting organizations of televisions, the producers audiovisual operators of the Mediterranean area in wide range. The members taking part in the CMCA:
Algeria (ENTV)
Croazia (HRT)
Egitto (URTE)
Francia (Cinéma au Soleil, CRDP, Films du Soleil, Films du Tambour de Soie, France 3, INA, 13 Production)
Giordania (JRTV)
Grecia (ERT/ET1)
Italia (RAI)
Marocco (2M)
Romania (TVR)
Spagna (CANAL SUR, TV 3 Catalunya )
Territori Palestinesi (PBC)
Tunisia (ERTT)
Turchia (TRT).
And the professional associations: APIMED, EDN, URTI. The CMCA is financed by shares donated by its members and supported by the Regional Council “Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur”, the General Council of “Bouches-du-Rhône” and the city of Marseille
The Selection Committee chooses a minimum of 5 films for each prize category. The selected films compete in the final phase of the Prize in Italy.
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Film finalists in the International Competition 2007

