Photo by: Natela Grigalashvili
FotoFestival
Manzana 1
Santa Cruz de la Sierra - Bolivia
20th - 24th of November 2024
Santa Cruz de la Sierra - Bolivia
FotoFestival
Manzana 1
20th - 24th of November 2024
November 2024
The largest photography event in Bolivia
From Wednesday, November 20th to Sunday, November 24th, Manzana 1 will hold the International Photo Festival, an event that will bring together award-winning photographers and editors from around the world.
It will be an enriching experience for the general public who will be able to witness documentary and photojournalistic topics from many different places. In addition to the main event, there will be six photo workshops offering hands-on learning opportunities with professional photographers and editors and portfolio reviews. The festival will also feature evening projections of photographic works, lectures, artist talks and guided tours of exhibitions, providing a visual journey through various themes and styles.
GUESTS
Photographers
& Experts
Activities
Exhibitions
FROM 20th to 24th of NOVEMBER
Exhibitions, conferences, portfolio reviews, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, guided tours, night screenings… in what will be an unprecedented and unique experience from the International Photo Festival Manzana 1.
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Program
PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 18-24, 2024
Exhibitions, lectures, portfolio reviews, international guest panels, and guided tours in the largest photography gathering in Santa Cruz de la Sierra for Bolivia and Latin America: the 2nd Foto Festival Internacional Manzana 1.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
WORKSHOP: SHOOTING FOR SUCCESS
By: Chris Coe (UK)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sala Verde, Fundación Patiño
WORKSHOP: EDITING AND MAKING PHOTOBOOK MOCKUPS
By: Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo (Colombia)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Centro “Feliciana Rodríguez”
WORKSHOP: THE ART OF SEEING
By: Klavdij Sluban (Slovenia)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Casa “Melchor Pinto”
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
WORKSHOP: SHOOTING FOR SUCCESS
By: Chris Coe (UK)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sala Verde, Fundación Patiño
WORKSHOP: EDITING AND MAKING PHOTOBOOK MOCKUPS
By: Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo (Colombia)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM / 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Centro “Feliciana Rodríguez”
WORKSHOP: THE ART OF SEEING
By: Klavdij Sluban (Slovenia)
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM / 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Casa “Melchor Pinto”
WORKSHOP: PORTFOLIO EDITING
By: Marie Monteleone (USA)
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Sala Verde, Fundación Patiño
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
REGISTRATION AND BADGE PICK-UP
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Manzana 1 Espacio de Arte
WORKSHOP: PHOTO EDITING
By: Søren Pagter (Denmark)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM / 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Sala CoWork, Fundación Patiño SC
WORKSHOP: EDITING AND MAKING PHOTOBOOK MOCKUPS
By: Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo (Colombia)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM / 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Centro “Feliciana Rodríguez”
WORKSHOP: PORTFOLIO EDITING
By: Marie Monteleone (USA)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sala Verde, Fundación Patiño
WORKSHOP: BUILDING AND PREPARING PORTFOLIOS FOR REVIEW
By: Manuel Seoane / Kelly Ledezma (Bolivia)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
OPENING CEREMONY
6:30 PM
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
Performance by: Dúo de Tres
PANEL: CHALLENGES OF DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY (Free Admission)
7:00 PM
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
GUESTS
Photographers:
Ana María Arévalo (Venezuela), Brent Stirton (USA), Klavdij Sluban (Slovenia), Natela Grigalashvili (Georgia), Philippe Dudouit (Switzerland), Tomás Munita (Chile), Matjaz Krivic (Slovenia).
Editors, Academics, Curators:
Chris Coe (UK), Cyril Drouhet (France), James Wellford (USA), Marie Monteleone (USA), Mónica Allende (Spain), Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo (Colombia), Søren Pagter (Denmark).
Moderator:
Ejti Stih, Volunteer Director of Manzana 1 Espacio de Arte and Foto Festival Manzana 1.
HONOR RECEPTION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
WORKSHOP: EDITING AND MAKING PHOTOBOOK MOCKUPS
By: Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo (Colombia)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Centro “Feliciana Rodríguez”
WORKSHOP: PHOTO EDITING
By: Søren Pagter (Denmark)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sala CoWork, Fundación Patiño
WORKSHOP: PHOTO JOURNALISM
By: Tomás Munita (Chile)
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Centro Feliciana Rodriguez
LECTURES (Free Admission)
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
10:00 AM – Brent Stirton (USA)*
11:00 AM – Natela Grigalashvili (Georgia)*
12:00 PM – James Wellford (USA)
4:00 PM – Klavdij Sluban (Slovenia)*
5:00 PM – Chris Coe (UK)
6:00 PM – Marie A. Monteleone (USA)
(*) Guided visits: Lectures by photographers start at their exhibit.
PHOTOBOOK PRESENTATION
7:00 PM
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
Con fe y devoción al preste
Author: Manuel Seoane
Editors: Eloisa Paz, Rebeca Paz
Publisher: A Ediciones
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
WORKSHOP: PHOTO EDITING
By: Søren Pagter (Denmark)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sala CoWork, Fundación Patiño
WORKSHOP: PHOTO JOURNALISM
By: Tomás Munita (Chile)
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Centro Feliciana Rodríguez
MASTER LECTURE: CONCEPT, METHOD, AND CREATIVE PROCESS IN PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS (Free Admission)
By: Mónica Allende (Spain)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
LECTURES (Free Admission)
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
12:00 PM – Cyril Drouhet (France)
4:00 PM – Philippe Dudouit (Switzerland)*
5:00 PM – Ana Ma. Arévalo (Venezuela)*
6:00 PM – Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo (Colombia)
(*) Guided visits: Lectures by photographers start at their exhibit.
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
10:00 PM
Location: Alma Libre
Music by: Chris Syler
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
WORKSHOP: PHOTO EDITING
By: Søren Pagter (Denmark)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sala CoWork, Fundación Patiño
PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Subject to special schedule)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
LECTURES (Free Admission)
Location: Manzana 1, Upper Floor
11:00 AM – Tomás Munita (Chile)*
12:00 PM – Søren Pagter (Denmark)
(*) Guided visits: The photographer’s lecture begins at their exhibit.
CLOSING CEREMONY
8:00 PM
Location: Plaza Manzana Uno
Tribute to invited photographers.
Portfolio review winners announcement.
Closing reception 🍷
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Portfolio Reviews
Registration for free portfolio reviews coming soon.
Among the reviewed portfolios, the reviewers will choose two photographers who will have the opportunity to exhibit at Arte en la Plaza, in Manzana 1 in the 2025.
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Workshops
The festival’s educational aspect is bolstered by exclusive workshops, taught by photo experts Monica Allende, Soren Pagter, Marie A. Monteleone, photographer Klavdij Sluban, Esther Horvath, Tomas Munita and Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo.
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Other activities
Evening projections
Every night photographic series of the invited professionals will be projected in large format in front of the gallery Manzana 1.
LOCATION: Plaza Manzana 1
Photobook and technology fair
During the opening days of the festival a photo book & technology fair will take place.
LOCATION: Plaza Manzana 1
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