The memorandum expands BNDES’s cooperation with development banks in the use of the blockchain technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in the funded projects.

During the conference, which brought together ministers of planning and finance of Latin America, Oliveira pointed out that it is time for the region’s countries to become even more integrated in infrastructure.

The resources derive from BNDES’s Cultural Economic Development Program (BNDES Procult), R$3.44 million corresponding to refundable financing and R$3.44 to non-refundable financing, through the Audiovisual Law.

The festival will have the Frame-by-Frame exhibition – 100 years of Brazilian animation and also special exhibits, lectures, panels and the launching of a critique book, in addition to the official selection of eight works among short films, TV series, commercials and one feature film. Later, the expanded version of the exhibition will tour five Brazilian cities.