The sixth annual FOCUS-BRAZIL, a Brazilian International Culture & Media Seminar, is set to again make history regarding the growing international awareness of Brazil as an emerging powerhouse; culturally, politically and economically, in the world.
The event, being held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from April 14th to April 16th, 2011, will gather hundreds of Cultural leaders, professionals, students and media representatives from 16 countries including the Brazilian communities in 21 U.S. States. Delegations from Japan, South Korea, Australia, England, Canada, Germany, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Angola, France, Belgium and Italy have already confirmed their presence.
The program for 2011 includes new editions of the FOCUS VIDEO FEST which grew spectacularly; 500% from 2009 to 2010. Relevant institutions such as The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, The Brazil-USA Cultural Center, The American Association of Teachers of Portuguese, The Brazilian International Press Association, The Brazilian-American Advertising Association and The Brazilian Business Group will host seminars covering areas such as Business, Education, Arts, Culture, Media, Advertising, Social Affairs and Community Affairs.
It is remarkable the media coverage generated by FOCUS-BRAZIL. An average of 94 media outlets and their representatives have participated in the past events. More than 200 articles and dozens of news reports have been published, posted or aired in newspapers, magazines, web sites, web TVs, Network and community television and radio shows. The event is also sponsored and covered by TV Globo International, the international arm of Globo Network, the 4th largest private TV network in the world.
You may find more information and register on the official site: www.focusbrazil.com.
FOCUS-BRAZIL 2011 will have 8 panels and 4 workshops besides a series of artistic and cultural events covering a two-week cultural calendar between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The panels and workshops will have professional instant translations (Portuguese-English).
All professionals and university students in the artistic, cultural and communication fields will enjoy preferential free registration. All events have limited seating capacity and access will be granted with a priority to those who present their web registration receipt at the welcome desk. Web registered participants will also receive a valuable certificate of participation by mail.
With great success and impact on the media since 2006, The FOCUS-BRAZIL – International Congress of Brazilian Culture and Media has broadened its horizons promoting Brazilian cultural productions abroad such as Music, Films, Literature, Press, Tourism, Fine Arts, Events, Cultural Entities and Communities, Scenic Arts as well as any other outstanding expression of our culture. There is also a particular panel on specific workshops for the performing or providing community and social work to Brazilians abroad.
Focus-Brazil is presented by TAM-BRAZILIAN Airlines, Banco do Brasil, TV Globo International and the South Florida Points of Culture (Broward Center for the Performing Arts). It is also supported by ABI-International, BAAA-Brazilian American Advertising Association, Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida and Centro Cultural Brasil-USA of Florida.
For more information visit www.focusbrazil.com