OCTAEDRO - About us

We are based in Quito, Ecuador but work with people and organizations from around the world. Our projects are conceived from a social and cultural perspective, with an emphasis on the needs of the country.

MISSION
We help to empower proactive citizens through cultural, artistic and scientific activities regardless of race, gender, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We aim for justice, solidarity and creativity in all our actions.

VISION
We are committed to the following creed:

1) To become a leading educational and cultural institution that proposes new answers to the problems facing our cities, communities and country.
2) To have a positive influence in public policymaking related to the arts, sciences and visual communications in Ecuador.
3) To help promote open dialogue and expression in urban and rural zones.
4) To help build more creative, equitable and sustainable communities.

PROGRAMS
Among our most important programs are:

1) The “Education in Film” project accomplished through seven years of free daily film projections and weekly film forums, with over 20,000 people benefitted in Ecuador.

2) The “Fun Film Fund” initially supported by the Inter-American Development Bank, which has benefited over 5,000 students from poor urban and rural schools.

3) The “Social Development School”, which offers continuing education in social project development and international funding strategies.

4) The "People's Awards International Short Film Festival" since 2001, with 231 contestants in its four editions.

5) "Master Classes in Film" which have opened a space for academic dialogue with leading figures from the filmmaking industry such as Augusto Cabada, Sergio Cabrera, Eliseo Subiela and Marcelo Piñeyro.

FACILITIES
Octaedro has centrally located, wheelchair accessible premises, with multifuncional facilities that can accomodate 50 people; cafeteria service; a video projection, lighting and sound amplifying system; and a photography studio and dark room.