BRThe 21st edition of the CineOP – Mostra de Cinema de Ouro Preto has solidified its role as Brazil's main platform for discussions on the preservation of audiovisual heritage, education, and public policies related to the audiovisual sector. The event brings together researchers, filmmakers, teachers, students, archivists, and cultural managers through a program that includes film screenings, national meetings, workshops, and discussions on the future of audiovisual preservation in Brazil. One major announcement was the potential creation of a Center for Reference in Audiovisual Preservation at the Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), in partnership with the Technical Audiovisual Center (CTAv). This initiative aims to strengthen professional training in the field, expand course offerings, and establish a permanent space focused on teaching, research, and outreach in audiovisual preservation. The theme of this year’s edition, 'A Country Exists in the Images That Preserve,' guides the discussions, which focus on three axes: preservation, history, and education. The opening ceremony honored filmmaker Helena Solberg, who received the Vila Rica Trophy and attended the screening of
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