CitiIQ to Sponsor Better Cities Film Festival

TORONTO, February 6, 2020 - CitiIQ, a revolutionary cloud-based system that measures the overall health and well-being of cities, has announced its sponsorship of the first UN-Habitat Better Cities Film Festival. This unique experience is taking place during the Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 8 –13 February 2020.

The festival, organized in partnership with First+Main Films , will feature compelling documentary and fiction films from around the world on urban issues including the theme of this year’s World Urban Forum - Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation.

 “We are always thrilled when the innovative strategies of cities are shared for the benefit of others,” said Don Simmonds, Chief Executive Officer of CitiIQ.  “Highlighting the creativity of progressive cities on the big screen is a very encouraging way to advance successful new ideas around the globe and it is an honour for CitiIQ to be associated with the Festival.”

“First+Main Films launched Better Cities Film Festival, because we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire and empower cities and communities. We are proud to partner with UN-Habitat in order to bring the festival to the world's leading conference on cities,"said Dr. Chris Elisara, co-founder of First+Main Films. After WUF10 the UN-Habitat Better Cities Film Festival’s “Best of Fest” reel will become a traveling festival available for screenings at other UN-Habitat and UN events and cities, and towns around the world. 

The best films will be recognized at the World Urban Forum, as judged by a panel of top urbanists and filmmakers. CitiIQ will present the award for the Best Film in the Better Technology and Innovation category.

The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the leading conference on cities. WUF was established in 2001 by the United Nations to address one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies.

First+Main Films a creative studio specializing in storytelling for cities, towns, and neighbourhoods through films that foster civic pride, build community and spark imagination. For more information go to www.bettercitiesfilmfestival.com

For more information contact CitiIQ directly at info@citiiq.com