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SPECIAL OFFER ON PLANE TICKET TO SÃO PAULO

To attend to 62nd FIAF Congress which will take place in São Paulo in April 23-30 2006, the Brazilian Air company Varig propose to all participants a special offer:

10% of discount on air tickets bought in your country !

This is the code that you have to mention to benefit from this special offer:
Tour code: ERIO - 004506.
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D A T E S

The 62nd FIAF Congress will take place from Sunday, 23rd April to Saturday 29th April.
The EC Meetings take place on 21-23rd and 29th. The Official Opening and the Welcome Party will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd. The Symposium will be held from 24th to 25th.
The Congress will continue with workshops, excursion, regional meetings and Second Century Forum. The General Assembly (Open Forum / Current Business) will close the Congress on Saturday 29th followed by a Farewell Party.

V E N U E

The Executive Committee meetings will take place at the Cinemateca Brasileira, as well as the Official Opening and the Welcome Party, workshops, meetings, Second Century Forum and General Assembly (Open Forum and Current Business).

The Symposium will be held at the Cinesesc, a theatre equipped with a digital
projection system and 35mm film projection to demonstrations and comparisons on the subject “The future of film archives in a digital cinema world: Film archives in transition”.

The Cinemateca Brasileira is remodeling and improving the existing facilities and
building a new theatre to present the other screenings we are preparing.

I N F R A S T R U C T U R E

A fully functioning communication centre – with photocopier, phone/fax, computer, printer, internet access, and the traditional pigeon holes will be available in the premises of the Cinemateca Brasileira, as well as catering for coffee/tea breaks and on-site meals. CB will assure the recording of the meetings.

S I M U L T A N E O U S
I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

The 62nd FIAF Congress will provide simultaneous translations in four languages:
English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Verify the activities offered with simultaneous translation below:

B R A Z I L

Brazil is the 5th country in the world in territorial extension and the biggest in the South hemisphere. It measures 8.547.403 square kilometers – an area that corresponds to 47,3% of South America.
The Atlantic Ocean spreads along the country’s whole east coast, offering 7.367 kilometers of seaboard.
It was discovered by Portuguese explorers in 1500, and the Brazilian people descend from a mixture of races. Portuguese colonizers, natives and African slaves comprise it’s racial foundation. Since the late 1800s, German, Italian, Polish, Japanese and other immigrants have added new elements to this “melting pot”.
Today, Brazil has 180 million inhabitants, living with freedom of thought, speech and religion, and speaking a single language, Portuguese, which has incorporated words of native and iorubá origin.
The country presents a varied climate, with an average temperature of 20º C, resulting in diverse natural landscapes, which hold a rich and complex ecosystem. Its economy is among the biggest ten in the world, due to it’s massive GNP – and it has the largest industrial capacity among developing countries. The distribution of wealth, however, is one of the most unequal on Earth. It is politically organized in a Federative Republic constituted of 26 states and a Federal District, where Brasilia, the nation’s capital is located.

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN B R A Z I L

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN BRAZIL!

The FIAF Congress is a good opportunity to know São Paulo city and Brazil. Thinking of it, the Cinemateca Brasileira interviewed some travel agencies and inform you that the Biosfera Company – that will hold a stand in the Congress venue – offers some options that might interest you. The attractions span from city tours in São Paulo to travels to some Brazilian touristical places, like Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Pantanal, Amazônia and Bahia. Other destinations are available too. We want to point out that the Cinemateca Brasileira is not responsible for this service. Click here for more information.

PROLONGUE SUA ESTADA NO BRASIL!

Aproveite o Congresso da FIAF para conhecer São Paulo e o Brasil. Pensando nisso, a CB contatou algumas agências e sugere a Biosfera – que terá um estande no local do Congresso – para oferecer algumas opções que podem te interessar. As atrações vão de city tours em São Paulo a viagens para alguns pontos turísticos, como Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Pantanal, Amazônia e Bahia. Há outras possibilidades disponíveis. Esclarecemos que a Cinemateca Brasileira não é responsável por este serviço. Clique aqui para mais informações.

ÉTENDEZ VOTRE SÉJOUR AU BRÉSIL!

Profitez du Congress de la FIAF pour mieux connaître la ville de São Paulo et aussi le Brésil. La Cinemateca Brasileira a prit des contacts avec des agences de tourisme et vous informe que la Biosfera – qui aura un stand au Congrès– peux vous offrir des options de voyages. Vous pourrez faire des city tours à São Paulo aussi bien que des voyages pour admirer les points touristique le plus rémarquables du pays, comme par exemple Rio de Janeiro, Foz de Iguaçu, Pantanal, Amazônia et Bahia. Il y a encore d’autres possibilités disponibles. Nous voulons vous faire remarquer que la Cinemateca Brasileira n’est pas responsable pour ce service. Pour plus d’information cliquez ici.

¡ALARGAD SU ESTANCIA EN BRASIL !

Aproveche el Congreso de la FIAF para conocer un poco más Brasil y la ciudad São Paulo. Para esto, la Cinemateca Brasileira ha buscado algunas agencias de viajes, y sugiere la Biosfera Company, que tendrá un stand en la recepción del Congreso. Esta agencia ofrecerá algunos trayectos que seguramente les interesarán: las principales atracciones de São Paulo y ciudades turísticas de otras regiones, tales como Río de Janeiro, Foz de Iguaçu, Pantanal, Amazonía, Bahía, etc. Informamos que la Cinemateca no é responsable por este servicio. Otras opciones serán posibles. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.

S Ã O   P A U L O

Founded in 1554 by Jesuit priests, the city of São Paulo is the country’s economic and cultural heart.
Since the arrival of the first immigrants that came to work in the coffee fields, in the late 19th Century, the city has experienced a continuous growth.
The 4th biggest city of the world and the biggest of South America, São Paulo has today 11 million inhabitants, representing 6% of the Brazilian population and accounts for about 9% of the Nation’s GNP.
The city, being the largest consumer market in Brazil, holds the country’s most important commercial and cultural events, which attract over 15 million people a year, among participants and visitors.
All industrial activities are represented in the metropolitan area of São Paulo, which includes other populous cities and has a very dynamic economical life, displaying the largest and most diversified industrial park in Latin America.
São Paulo offers great entertainment options, such as some of the finest restaurants and museums in Brazil. The traffic, however, is often heavy, especially during the rush hours. Despite it’s economic might, the city also reflects the social chasm so prevalent in the country. It is the capital of São Paulo state, located at 860 meters above sea level, with an average temperature between 17º C and 24º C.

P A S S P O R T   A N D   V I S A

Travel formalities follow the international standards. Visas can be obtained at Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in your countries. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, participants from the following countries will need visas: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosna y Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, China, D.P.R. of Korea, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Slovakia, United States of America, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Latvia, Macedonia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Ukraine and Vietnam.

T R A N S P O R T

Guarulhos International Airport is approximately a 50-minute journey (with easy traffic). Airlines operating from Terminal of the São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport include: Absa Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexpress Airlines, Air France Airlines, Alitalia Airlines, American Airlines, Danzas, British Airlines, Canadian Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Fedex Airlines, Iberia Airlines, KLM Airlines, Korea Air, Lufthansa Airlines, Nippon Express, Panalpina, Polar Air Cargo, Proair, South African Airways, Swissair, Tap Air Portugal Airlines, Trans Air, Tristar Airlines, United Airlines.

Airport facilities

The Airport offers all the services expected from a modern high tech Airport. These
include banks, restaurants, shops, and business facilities.

The Airport’s Terminal has tourist information desks located on the Arrival floor of
Terminals 1 and 2. Other facilities common to both Terminals include two Infraero
information counters, restaurants, cafes, duty free shop, pharmacies and first aid facilities.

The Airport also includes banks with exchange bureaux, and a 24-hour post office
located in Terminal 1. The Airport also has ramped access and lifts, adapted toilets and telephones for passengers differently able.

Getting to the Congress

There are many options available to travelers leaving the airport: car, bus and taxi services.

• By Taxi
  Taxis are available to São Paulo city, check the fares below:

GUARUCOOP Tel: 6440 7070

www.radiotaxiazulebranco.com.br (site available in English and Spanish)

 

• By Bus

The Airport Bus Service, which leaves every 30 minutes, connects with the São Paulo city center and the Congonhas Domestic Airport. An executive city bus is available at the Airport and tickets should be purchased on the Arrival floor in advance. A shuttle minibus that goes to the city center is also available. The approximate journey time for all of the modes of transportation above is 50 minutes.

Some of the available routes:
Guarulhos Airport – Paulista Avenue and Augusta Street Hotels Circuit
Guarulhos Airport – Congonhas Airport*

* Cinemateca Brasileira is only 15 minutes far from the Congonhas Airport

AIRPORT BUS SERVICE Tel: 0800 999701
GUARULHOS SÃO PAULO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel +55 (11) 6445-2505
CONGONHAS AIRPORT Tel +55 (11) 5090-9225
contact@airportservice.com.br
FARE: 10.50 USD

• By Car

For those who want to rent a car, companies represented at Guarulhos International Airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Localiza Rent a Car, Interlocadora and Unidas Rent a Car.

Passengers are requested to contact the car rental companies for more details.

Here are some contacts:
AVIS Tel +55 (11) 4225-8456
www.avis.com
HERTZ Tel +55 (11) 3258-9384
www.hertz.com

The São Paulo – Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is located 19 miles (26 kilometers) northeast of São Paulo center. One of South America’s prime airports, São Paulo – Guarulhos is used by a large number of airlines flying to and from many international locations.
The São Paulo – Guarulhos International Airport offers a good standard of passenger facilities. There are banks, cash machines (ATMs) and bureau de change areas. Various fast food chains and restaurants are available, along with coffee shops and bars. It also offers shopping options, including duty-free stores.

C U R R E N C Y

The monetary unit in Brazil is the Real (R$), which is divided into 100 Centavos. There are coins of 5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 centavos and notes of R$ 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. US$ 1 equals approximately R$ 2.4. For update information, please visit
www.oanda.com. We recommend you to exchange your money at the Guarulhos
International Airport; there are banks with exchange bureau facilities.

F O O D A N D D R I N K

São Paulo offers a fabulous diversity in gastronomy. In fact, it is one of the city’s main attractions. Food lovers worldwide recognize São Paulo as the Gastronomy Capital of the world: there are approximately 12,500 restaurants representing several cultures. There are also 15,000 bars spread all over the city.

V A C C I N E S

How to get an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever:
To travel to some of Brazilian areas, like the North, for instance, vaccination against
yellow fever is needed at least 10 days before traveling. You should bring with you your International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV). With one shot, you will be protected for 10 years. People who were vaccinated more than 10 years ago need only a booster, after which immunity comes immediately.
According to ANVISA (Traveler’s Health Information Center), people who come from the following countries need an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever:

Source: Resolution n. 853, 7th April 2005 / OMS – http//www.who.int./ith/, in 28th March 2005

The passengers with flight connection through Africa also will be inspected.
Further information is available in English and Spanish on the site www.anvisa.gov.br.

J U S T   I N   C A S E

Water
Even though water in São Paulo is treated, it is not advisable to drink from the tap. Two alternatives are bottled water (mineral water) and filtered water.

Tipping
Most restaurants include a 10% service tax. Where tipping is voluntary, 10% is fine. Taxi drivers do not expect substantial tips, whilst hotel staff is likely to expect at least
R$ 2,40 (US$ 1).

Electricity
São Paulo operates with both 110 volt and 220 volt AC, 60Hz electricity. Hotel services usually specify the different electrical connections.

Time
São Paulo is 3 hours behind GMT, 13 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time and 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Standard Time. There is a three to five hours difference to Europe, depending on summer or wintertime.

Climate
São Paulo’s elevation (approx. 2,500 ft) provides moderate temperatures. In April the climate is usually more temperate (20oC). The tropical climate gives a certain unpredictability to the weather. Please visit www.weather.com for updated information.

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