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MONTEZUMA
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
November 12 - 15, 2009
MONTEZUMA, COSTA RICA



The Third Annual Montezuma International Film Festival will be held November 12 - 15, 2009 at Sano Banano, Organico, Luz de Mono, Los Mangos, Chico's, and other great venues around the breath-taking beach side village of Montezuma, Costa Rica.

The 2009 festival will be the biggest yet. Another great destination has been added to the festival, and events will now be held as part of the Costa Rica International Film Festival

The festival will begin in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, November 5 - 8, 2009. Events will then move to Montezuma from November 12 - 15, 2009. Both locations will showcase a collection of amazing films, music, art, special events, and really great parties.

The Montezuma International Film Festival is an exciting event celebrating every genre of independent films from every country. The film festival opens it's arms to the world, inviting filmmakers and fans to experience the magic of Costa Rica.


FILM FESTIVAL PRESS:


The Beach Times 2008 -  " Boho Big Screen Lowers in Montezuma."

Tico Times 2008 (.pdf download)"Montezuma Film Festival Out of Ordinary"

The Beach Times 2008  -  "Montezuma Alights, Curtain Calls and All."

The Beach Times
2007"Montezuma, Movies to Save Your Life By."

Tico Times (.pdf download) 2007- "Film Festival Brings Culture to Montezuma"

Costa Rica Pages 2007-  "International Film Festival in Montezuma, Costa Rica."

The Beach Times 2007- "Film Comes to Montezuma, Bug Eyes and all"

Tico Times 2007 - "Montezuma to Host Film Festival"

Frommer's  2007 - "Montezuma International Film Festival."



FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS:

The Montezuma International Film Festival has opened the call for entries to the 2009 celebration of international cinema.



2009 submissions accepted through Withoutabox which provides cost-saving, online entry to major film festivals throughout the U.S. and in Europe with one master entry form, allowing you and us to enter your film more quickly and with greater accuracy. Withoutabox users enjoy the advantages of Extended Deadlines and Online Press Kit submissions and filmmakers with an upgraded project on Withoutabox receive $5.00 off their Entry Fees.

ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL:

Montezuma International Film Festival filmmakers and film fans are encouraged to attend MIFF for a much needed vacation and a chance to showcase their hard work to the world!
Attendees of the festival will receive discounted rates on accommodations, food & activities including canopy, ATV,& horse back tours, boat trips to nearby islands. transportation to and from Montezuma - San Jose, Costa Rica, and much more.

Visit the MIFF accommodations page for special discounted hotel rates and Festival Travel Packages during the Montezuma International Film Festival.

If you have any questions, or you are interested in attending MIFF, please send us an email or visit our FAQ's.


FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULES:
2008 Montezuma International Film Festival
2007 Montezuma International Film Festival



The 2009 festival in Montezuma is brought to you during the Costa Rica International Film Festival in Manuel Antonio and Montezuma, Costa Rica.



Montezuma International Film Festival is presented by Festival League