At Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, we firmly believe in the power of culture to transform lives and in the responsibility to do so in a sustainable way.

We believe that film festivals not only have the power to change lives through culture, but also to motivate and promote sustainable practices among attendees, employees and partners. In developing our event, we seek to create memorable experiences while caring for and respecting the environment.

We signed the Sustainable Culture Pact, as part of Proxecta, to integrate sustainability into our work and guarantee equality and diversity in our performance, the adoption of accessibility measures, minimizing energy consumption or implementing circularity criteria, among other measures and actions.

The Curtas Festival do Imaxinario has been awarded the Yale University Green Event Certification, at the Platinum level. With this certification, Yale recognizes the festival as an eco-friendly event that successfully integrates sustainability – the balance between people, planet and prosperity – into its planning and implementation.

• Energy
  Curtas Festival do Imaxinario makes efficient use of equipment and facilities by implementing highly energy-efficient equipment and low-consumption lights. We support innovation and the use of clean energy to reduce our environmental impact.
• Resource and Waste Efficiency
  We promote the reduction, reuse and recycling of materials. We encourage a circular economy. We promote the use of reusable packaging. We reduce the use of paper and whenever we use it we try to use it from sustainable sources.
• Plastic
  We eliminate the use of single-use plastics from our event. We use reusable, renewable and compostable alternatives. As an example our trophy made from recycled water and clothing.
• Water
  We provide access to quality drinking water. We implement measures to reduce water waste.
• Food
  We try to work with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability. We minimise food waste and promote composting. And we seek to make our collaborators’ menus and packaging sustainable.
• Public Participation
  We communicate our sustainable practices and motivate our audience to adopt eco-friendly measures both inside and outside the event. We collaborate with local and national environmental causes and organizations to raise awareness about environmental issues.
• Transportation
  We encourage the use of public and sustainable transportation to attend our events. We collaborate with local suppliers and #authorities to improve transportation connections and promote sustainable options such as the use of public transportation or car sharing to attend the festival. In addition, we prioritize the use of electric vehicles for local transfers during the festival.
• Infrastructure
  The activity of CurtasFestival do Imaxinario takes place entirely on pre-existing and reusable infrastructure.

Our efforts and protocols are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3)
  Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all festival attendees and workers.
  Implement safety and wellbeing measures that promote a positive experience.
• Quality Education (SDG 4)
  Offer educational programs and workshops on sustainability and film.
  Collaborate with educational institutions, professionals and specialized entities to promote training in environmental and cultural issues.
• Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6)
  Provide access to drinking water and encourage responsible use of water during the festival.
  Implement water management systems to minimize waste.
• Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)
  The use of renewable energy sources is attempted in all festival activities.
  Promote energy efficiency and reduction of energy consumption.
• Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)
  Create local job opportunities and support the community economy.
  Promote fair and safe working conditions for all festival employees and collaborators.
• Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9)
  Invest in innovative technologies and practices that reduce the environmental impact of the festival.
  Use sustainable and efficient infrastructures without using resources.
• Reducing inequalities (SDG 10)
  Promote inclusion and diversity in all festival activities.
  Ensure that all community groups have equitable access and participation.
• Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11)
  Encourage the use of sustainable public transportation to attend the festival.
  Minimize the environmental impact on local communities and promote sustainable urban development.
• Responsible production and consumption (SDG 12)
  Implement waste management systems that promote reduction, reuse and recycling.
  Promote the use of sustainable materials and a circular economy.
• Climate action (SDG 13)
  Take measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the festival.
  Raise awareness and educate attendees about the importance of climate action.
  Protect and preserve local biodiversity at all festival events.
• Peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16)
  Promote ethical and transparent practices in the organization and management of the festival.
  Promote an environment of respect and collaboration between all participants.
• Alliances to achieve the objectives (SDG 17)
  Collaborate with organizations, institutions and companies that share our commitment to sustainability.
  Promote international and local cooperation to achieve sustainable development objectives.

Curtas Festival do Imaxinario prioritises local commerce to promote zero-kilometre consumption and reduce the carbon footprint of transport.

We implement measures to minimise light and noise pollution, ensuring that our events do not negatively affect local communities.

• Local Community
  We support local organisations and create job opportunities in the city. As part of our activities, we recognise, promote and train local and community talent. We promote positive economic impact in the local area.
• Wellbeing
  We prioritise the health and wellbeing of all our staff and visitors, implementing measures to ensure safe and healthy conditions in all our activities and operations.

At Curtas Festival do Imaxinario, we are committed to leading by example and using our Festival to inspire positive changes in the industry and beyond, ensuring a sustainable future for wine industries.