October 4, 2019 – The Dubrovnik-Neretva County Tourist Board’s promotional film Dubrovnik Riviera has been shortlisted for the best tourism video in the world.
HRTurizam writes that the four-minute film blends authentic gastronomy, the magical beaches of the islands, natural beauty, wine, sports and recreation, entertainment, cultural and historical heritage, and all the amenities of a destination that are recognized by many tourists of all generations. Each aspect has been harmoniously intertwined, conceived together by Balduci film and the Tourist Board of Dubrovnik-Neretva County.
Dubrovnik Riviera – Festival Version from Filmservice International on Vimeo.
Voting is open until 25 October 2019, and you can vote once a day from the same address. As of October 4, the video racked up 721 votes. You can vote for the video here.
Recall, at ‘The Golden City Gate’ ceremony in Berlin, Germany, at the biggest international ITB World Tourism Fair, the promotional film came second place in the category of regional films. It also won the bronze medal at the New York Festivals® International TV & Film Awards, which honors the world’s best TV and films, and received two awards at the World Tourism Film Festival in Japan.
The video was first released back in September 2018, made by Balduci Film from Zagreb, directed by Herve Tirmarche and produced by Spomenka Saraga. The film depicts the beauty of Dubrovnik-Neretva County from the Neretva valley to the islands of Korčula and Mljet, and then Croatia’s southernmost municipality of Konavle, which borders Montenegro.
CIFFT (The International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals) was founded in 1989 in Vienna to recognize, reward, and celebrate excellence in tourism video marketing. CIFFT covers 18 different festivals around the world. The Grand Prix “Festival of All Festivals” will take place in Vienna on November 12, 2019, and awards will be presented at the ceremony for the best tourism film and the best tourist advertising in the world.
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