the filmambiente team works throughout the year in conjunction with the green film network, to find the best available films and videos to present, with a clear dedication to the environmental cause, and to sustainable progression, which they believe starts with better understanding of the issues at hand.

cultural events warm up the winter with celebrations such as the august 's biennial rio book fair - rio's bienal do livro.

for nearly twenty years, the installments of this once-every-two-years publishing fair is held at the riocentro convention center - featuring illustrious appearances appearances that have included mary gabriel, cheryl strayed, emily giffin, and many more.