première brasil is open to international directors and is divided into 12 thematic programs - these programs include the panorama of world cinema and the premier latin section.  

the focus section is also exciting as a different country is invited each year to pay tribute to its national cinema.

the festival also organizes the riomarket offering special rioseminars, which discuss key and current issues within the industry - the official website for the rio film festival can be accessed on this link.