{"id":26947,"date":"2025-02-21T15:02:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotavicentina-blog.miewstudio.com\/?p=26947"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:46:51","slug":"a-film-that-is-a-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rv-blog-stg.fera.miewstudio.com\/en\/a-film-that-is-a-success-story\/","title":{"rendered":"A Film That Is a Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading] “The Landscape We Choose” \u2013 A Film That Fills Us with Pride<\/b>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]The promotional film “The Landscape We Choose” has been a remarkable success since its release in June 2023, marking the 10th anniversary of Rota Vicentina. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After winning six awards in various film festivals throughout 2024\u2014including in Japan, the United States, Spain, France, Greece, and Portugal\u2014it has now secured 3rd place at the prestigious World\u2019s Best Tourism Film competition<\/a>, organized by the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT).<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The award was grantes in the Tourism Products category in December 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highly praised by the jurors that awarded it, the video represents the culmination of a growing trilogy about the carcater and identity of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina. It shines a spotlight on those who shape, care for and live in the landscape, while also highlighting its connection to tourism and the crucial role of visitors.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In line with this success, \u201c<\/em>The Landscape We Choose<\/a>\u201d<\/em> will, starting in April, be part of the selection of Portuguese films shown on board TAP Air Portugal<\/a>\u2019s long-haul flights. Passengers traveling to and from the Americas (Brazil, the United States, Canada, and Venezuela) and Africa (Luanda, Maputo, and S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9) will have the chance to discover Southwest Portugal through the voices of the people who live there.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″]An Unconventional Film<\/b>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]At seven minutes long, “The Landscape We Choose” is far from a typical promotional video. Instead, it raises awareness about the role of tourism in the region, built on the principle of shared responsibility\u2014between those who own land and those who visit it\u2014establishing a direct link between individual choices and their impact on the landscape. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=”26923″][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]These characteristics were highly praised by the World Tourism Film Awards<\/a> jury, which highlighted the “simplicity, honesty, and authenticity” of the film. They emphasized that it “works to promote Identity Tourism\u2014an approach that fosters an emotional experience for visitors, rooted in local products and the cultural heritage of the territory and community, rather than in exclusive attractions.”<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Described by the jury as a “well-rounded film”, it captivated both national and international audiences for the “dynamic conversations” about creating a cooperative and unifying efforts to showcase the region\u2019s richness through tourism. As the film states, “Agriculture is tourism.”<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Watch or rewatch the film here:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″]Awards and Recognitions<\/b>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]Throughout 2024, the film won multiple awards at international festivals:<\/span><\/p>\n

World\u2019s Best Tourism Film \u2013 3rd Place<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards \u2013 Silver<\/span><\/p>\n

Japan World Tourism Film Festival – Gold in Tourism Products<\/span><\/p>\n

Terres \u2013 International Eco & Travel Film Festival \u2013 Gold Award<\/span><\/p>\n

Amorgos Tourism Film Festival \u2013 1st Prize (Tourism Products)<\/span><\/p>\n

Art&Tur \u2013 2nd Prize (Tourism Products)<\/span><\/p>\n

US International Awards \u2013 Finalist<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″]What the Jury Had to Say<\/b>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

“I am truly impressed by this film, which does a fantastic job of unveiling and discussing the intersection between tourism and agriculture while also highlighting the key aspects of the region. A very timely and well-executed piece.”<\/span>
\n<\/span>L. H., UNITED KINGDOM<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“An excellent film. The synergy between agriculture, fishing, gastronomy, and culture offers a complete vision of a tourist destination.”<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2014 P., POLAND<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“A powerful message about the value of local authenticity, responsible tourism, and food as a key element of the tourism experience. It effectively shows how travelers can choose such experiences and take these values home as lasting memories. A well-structured and beautifully filmed video\u2014memorable and engaging.”<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2014 L., BELGIUM<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“A very high-quality video on an interesting topic. I also appreciated that it used its native language and the choice of music.”<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2014 E. M., LITHUANIA<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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