# First International Cities Meeting Takes Place at Gramado Film Festival

The Gramado Film Festival in Brazil hosted its first-ever gathering of international city representatives. The meeting brought together officials and industry leaders to discuss how cinema can drive urban development and cultural exchange. This marks the festival's expansion as a platform for broader civic and policy dialogue beyond film screening.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/gramado-fest-hosts-international-meeting-of-cities-1236831694/) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:37:50 +0000