The Rencontres Internationales "Eau et Cinéma" (RIEC) is held every three years, providing the opportunity for a meeting of water specialists, filmmakers, communicators, teachers, researchers and the general public. One of the aims of RIEC is to promote collaborations through audiovisuals to foster exchange, the sharing of knowledge and studies on the water-related problems. After the success of the first RIEC event in Mexico in March 2006, organized in collaboration with the Académie de l'Eau, the Secrétariat international de l'eau (SIE) took over coordination of the RIEC within the sphere of the World Water Forums and worked with an international policy commission made up of water specialists, the cinema professionals and representatives from international environment-related festivals. The goal of RIEC is to encourage the production of educational and scientific films to sensitize and educate the general public. Moreover it provides an opportunity for filmmakers to participate in an international contest specialized in the films about water. Through its collaboration with the Festival VidéEAU, young people (18-30 years old) also participate in the events and where they given the opportunity to express their points of view and ideas by showing video spots as a contribution to developing the "Eau et Cinéma" project. Usually only the large productions are widely screened, but RIEC would like to create a platform for "unnoticed and independent films". Finally, thanks to the dissemination of audiovisual works concerning water, RIEC promotes international exchange programs and contributes to strengthen one of SIE's fundamental concepts: international cooperation.Raymond JOST
General Secretary of SIE - President of RIEC The idea for the Festival VidéEau was formed in 2006 within the context of the First International "Water and Film" Events that took place in Mexico City for the Fourth World Water Forum. This was the first time an international competition had been held for people from the ages of 18 ... 30, invited from all over the world to submit video clips on the theme "Water, People and Sustainable Development". The first edition of the Festival VidéEau was held in 2007 and, for its first time, the Festival VidéEau was uniquely directed to the youths of the province of Quebec in Canada. Under the theme "Quebec, Land of Water", the festival asked the youths of the province to elaborate on the issues concerning water and also to suggest solutions to the problems of waste and pollution of this resource. For the second edition i 2008, the Festival VidéEau decided to welcome from all over the world youths aged 18 to 30. We have received 80 videos from about 20 different countries.FESTIVAL VIDEEAU (QUEBEC)
LA ÁšLTIMA GOTA
(Cuba, 2008, 1'15'') Yurina Luis Naranjo
Who will get the last drop? A nightmare that could become reality if we are not careful with our water.
FIRST PRIZE VIDEEAU 2008
RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES
(Brazil, 2008, 1'30'') Roger Emanuel Lourenso Santos Simple techniques of water collection that are readily accessible for improving the management of water in cities but that we omit to use.
SECOND PRIZE VIDEEAU 2008
THAT'S ENOUGH!
(Morocco, 2008, 1'30'') Hicham El Hadrami
An example of the domestic waste of water and the importance of young people getting involved in sensitizing adults to the preservation of water.
THIRD PRIZE EX-AEQUO VIDEEAU 2008
EAU IMAGINAIRE
(Canada, 2008, 30'') Matthew Fournier, Simon Leblanc
Because water cannot be invented, it has to be preserved.
3RD PRIZE EX-AEQUO VIDEEAU 2008
Á”
(Canada, 2007, 35'') Oscar Karam
Water contamination destroys life.
FIRST PRIZE VIDEEAU 2007
TERRE SANG EAU
(Canada, 2007, 2') MaÁ¯té Cundari
Water is Earth's blood and is vital for life.
SECOND PRIZE VIDEEAU 2007
GASPILLAGE A SENS UNIQUE
(Canada, 2007, 29') Matthew Fournier
If we waste water, there will be no turning back.
THIRD PRIZE VIDEEAU 2007 RIEC MEXICO 2006
8 SECONDS
(Mexico, 2006, 30'') Ivanov Marmolejo
A tap leaks a drop of water each second. The eighth drop is a dramatic example of how easily a man can die.
SECOND PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
WATER
(Colombia, 2005, 35'') Juan Pablo Toloza
The Spot talks about the conservation and moderate use of water.
THIRD PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
BE CAREFUL WITH WATER
(Mexico, 2006, 50'') Rubén Silva
Two comical characters are having a water fight. The fun ends when they run out of water.
NOT EVEN FOR A GLASS
(Mexico, 2006, 42'') Anel GarduÁ±o GonzÁ¡lez
Water is served in a glass followed by a couple of ice cubes which represent the earth's poles. Later on it becomes a half-empty glass. Finally the glass appears completely empty.
SECOND PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
BE AWARE
(Honduras, 2005, 1') Carlos Alberto Andino, Angel David
Maldonado, Jose Antonio Lopez
Value and take care of water, because it is running out.
THIRD PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
UMBRELLA
(India, 2004, 1'30'') Sumita Dasgupta
The spot revolves around the concept of catching rain in a neighborhood, creating a cascading effect. People begin to collect water in a variety of objects and in fact, in anything they can lay their hands on. Using a medley of emotions ... wonder, comedy and even the absurdity ... the idea that rainwater harvesting is a community effort and it is about building a sharing and caring society is subtly woven in.
SPECIAL MENTION, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
General Secretary of SIE - President of RIEC The idea for the Festival VidéEau was formed in 2006 within the context of the First International "Water and Film" Events that took place in Mexico City for the Fourth World Water Forum. This was the first time an international competition had been held for people from the ages of 18 ... 30, invited from all over the world to submit video clips on the theme "Water, People and Sustainable Development". The first edition of the Festival VidéEau was held in 2007 and, for its first time, the Festival VidéEau was uniquely directed to the youths of the province of Quebec in Canada. Under the theme "Quebec, Land of Water", the festival asked the youths of the province to elaborate on the issues concerning water and also to suggest solutions to the problems of waste and pollution of this resource. For the second edition i 2008, the Festival VidéEau decided to welcome from all over the world youths aged 18 to 30. We have received 80 videos from about 20 different countries.FESTIVAL VIDEEAU (QUEBEC)
LA ÁšLTIMA GOTA
(Cuba, 2008, 1'15'') Yurina Luis Naranjo
Who will get the last drop? A nightmare that could become reality if we are not careful with our water.
FIRST PRIZE VIDEEAU 2008
RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES
(Brazil, 2008, 1'30'') Roger Emanuel Lourenso Santos Simple techniques of water collection that are readily accessible for improving the management of water in cities but that we omit to use.
SECOND PRIZE VIDEEAU 2008
THAT'S ENOUGH!
(Morocco, 2008, 1'30'') Hicham El Hadrami
An example of the domestic waste of water and the importance of young people getting involved in sensitizing adults to the preservation of water.
THIRD PRIZE EX-AEQUO VIDEEAU 2008
EAU IMAGINAIRE
(Canada, 2008, 30'') Matthew Fournier, Simon Leblanc
Because water cannot be invented, it has to be preserved.
3RD PRIZE EX-AEQUO VIDEEAU 2008
Á”
(Canada, 2007, 35'') Oscar Karam
Water contamination destroys life.
FIRST PRIZE VIDEEAU 2007
TERRE SANG EAU
(Canada, 2007, 2') MaÁ¯té Cundari
Water is Earth's blood and is vital for life.
SECOND PRIZE VIDEEAU 2007
GASPILLAGE A SENS UNIQUE
(Canada, 2007, 29') Matthew Fournier
If we waste water, there will be no turning back.
THIRD PRIZE VIDEEAU 2007 RIEC MEXICO 2006
8 SECONDS
(Mexico, 2006, 30'') Ivanov Marmolejo
A tap leaks a drop of water each second. The eighth drop is a dramatic example of how easily a man can die.
SECOND PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
WATER
(Colombia, 2005, 35'') Juan Pablo Toloza
The Spot talks about the conservation and moderate use of water.
THIRD PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
BE CAREFUL WITH WATER
(Mexico, 2006, 50'') Rubén Silva
Two comical characters are having a water fight. The fun ends when they run out of water.
NOT EVEN FOR A GLASS
(Mexico, 2006, 42'') Anel GarduÁ±o GonzÁ¡lez
Water is served in a glass followed by a couple of ice cubes which represent the earth's poles. Later on it becomes a half-empty glass. Finally the glass appears completely empty.
SECOND PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
BE AWARE
(Honduras, 2005, 1') Carlos Alberto Andino, Angel David
Maldonado, Jose Antonio Lopez
Value and take care of water, because it is running out.
THIRD PLACE SPOTS, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
UMBRELLA
(India, 2004, 1'30'') Sumita Dasgupta
The spot revolves around the concept of catching rain in a neighborhood, creating a cascading effect. People begin to collect water in a variety of objects and in fact, in anything they can lay their hands on. Using a medley of emotions ... wonder, comedy and even the absurdity ... the idea that rainwater harvesting is a community effort and it is about building a sharing and caring society is subtly woven in.
SPECIAL MENTION, INTERNATIONAL "WATER AND FILM" EVENT MEXICO 06
