The closing gala of CIMASUB has left an indelible mark on all those who attended. This day marked the end of a unique journey, immersing us once again in the vast marine universe that covers most of our planet.
The highlight of the week was the screening of the works awarded the coveted Gold medal in various categories. A week full of emotions has come to an emotional close, highlighting the impressive productions presented during this edition, as well as the moments shared with the primary school students in the five sessions of Txikiziklos Submarinos.
The journey has come to an end with the best works of CIMASUB 2023. Throughout these days, the public has enjoyed 24 short films and 3 documentaries, carefully selected from almost 300 submissions. In addition, three photographic exhibitions have been organised in emblematic places such as the Aquarium, Garbera and the Kirol Etxea of the Reale Arena. From issues such as invasive species to the hidden beauty of Indonesian waters, the films and photographs presented a diverse range of marine wonders.
The climax of the evening came with the awards ceremony, an emotional event that brought together all the emotions of the three days spent with the winners.
This year, the coveted Donostia-San Sebastian railing, in the form of a trophy, was awarded to the best filmmakers from all over the world. Among those honoured were the creators of the gold-winning documentary, "The Four Kings, the Halmahera Sea Sanctuary": Paloma Ortega, Ernesto García, Alfonso Mateo-Sagasta and Emilia Fernández Navarrete. Other award winners include Mario Cuesta Hernando (Madrid), Vicente Leal Juan (Madrid), Juan Francisco Rodríguez (Chile), Javier Ferrer Martínez (Murcia), Felipe Ravina (Tenerife), and Manuel Blasco Medina (Alicante), among others, each recognised for their outstanding contribution to the underwater world.
In addition, the event was attended by internationally renowned professionals in underwater photography and video, such as Plamena Mileva, Joan Barcia, Eva Cruz, Víctor Sánchez, Gabi Antao, and Enrique Talledo. And the honourable visit of Fabrizio Mazzotta and Giorgia Di Fluri, responsible for the Sea Film Festival of La Spezia in Italy.
The trophies were presented by our main and fundamental sponsors. Asier Olano, President of SUBACUÁTICAS REAL SOCIEDAD, Jaime Caballero, President of the SIEMPRE ADELANTE Association, José Ignacio Espel, President of AQUARIUM, Rol Freeman, Head of AOLDE RADIO, Ricard Buxo, Director of life on board cruises ONDINA/OCEANIC, Álex del Olmo, from the company FOOTAGE. FILM, Micaela Fernández, Marketing Executive of PADI, Jose Miguel Beltrán, Film Director of DONOSTIA KULTURA, Goizane Álvarez, Deputy of Culture, Cooperation, Youth and Sports of the FORAL DIPUTATION OF GIPUZKOA, Izaskun Gómez, Director of Environmental Administration of the FORAL DIPUTATION OF GIPUZKOA, Adolfo Uriarte, Director of Natural Heritage and Climate Change of the BASQUE GOVERNMENT, Maite Azkoaga, from the ROYAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION.
We would like to thank all the participants, collaborators and the extended CIMASUB family for making this underwater festival possible. See you next time! This concludes CIMASUB 2023 in Donostia-San Sebastian. We embark on the next journey to bring the wonders seen on this stage to more people in different locations: the CIMASUB TOUR 23-24 begins!
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