Vicente Lopez
About the Creative City:
Vicente Lopez is a city rich in culture and a thriving hub for the film industry. The city proudly features a collection of historical monuments dating back to the early 1900s. Notable landmarks include 鈥淐ine York鈥, celebrated for its carefully curated art film programme, 鈥淐entro Cultural Munro鈥, and 鈥淨uinta Trabucco鈥, a park that hosts various courses, exhibitions, recitals, and open-air screenings.
The Creative City holds great importance in the history of the local film industry, particularly in the evolution of national sound film. It was the home of the first modern film studios in Latin America, with the establishment of Lumiton Studios in 1931. Today, the studio stands as a national monument, museum, and a driving force in the contemporary audiovisual industry. The Public Lumiton Film Archive safeguards a valuable collection of historic films, photos, and cameras, offering a glimpse into the city鈥檚 cinematic history and artistic achievements. The 鈥淰ecine Vecine鈥 programme continues the tradition of film screenings, providing an inclusive and diverse cultural experience.
In addition, the local 鈥淯sina鈥 streaming platform broadcasts original content, encompassing theatre plays, music shows, and film programmes, reaching both national and international audiences. Vicente Lopez also takes pride in being home to two renowned educational institutions specialized in the film industry.
Added Value:
As a Creative City of Film, Vicente Lopez is dedicated:
To preserve and promote the city鈥檚 film heritage;
To make film collections more accessible online with the goal of cooperating with international film archives;
To establish partnerships and collaborations with other UCCN members, to foster cultural exchange, promote diversity, and strengthen ties between regions enhancing intercultural dialogue and cooperation;
To commit to urban sustainable development through the inclusion and promotion of local economies, as well as contributing to the economic growth of the creative sector; and
To provide platforms for emerging artists as well as to promote the city as a hub of creativity and innovation.
