1. MEDES IMATGE I MEDI AMBIENT
MIMA 2014
Medes, Image and Environment
L’Estartit – Medes Islands – Costa Brava
From 4th to 8th June 2014
Organised by: Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park- Town Council of Torroella de
Montgrí and L’Estartit
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2. Index
1.- L’Estartit and Medes Islands
2.- MIMA 2014
3.- A short summary of MIMA 2013
Open Photosub International MIMA 2013
Jury
Awards
Results of the contests
Exhibition
Press information and images
4.- Info destination L’ESTARTIT-COSTA BRAVA
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3. 1.-
L’Estartit and the Medes islands
The Medes islands
The Medes archipelago, with seven islets and a surface area of about 23 hectares, is located
just a mile off the coast in front of L’Estartit beach. The Medes Islands are today one of the
most important marine flora and fauna reserves in the western Mediterranean, as well as being
a popular scuba diving destination. Twenty years of protection have brought about a spectacular
recovery of the wealth of the seabed, the marine environment and the islands themselves.
The diving paradise
The special ecological value of the seabed of the Medes is the result of two factors: the
proximity to the mouth of the River Ter, whose organic sediment feeds the marine fauna, and
the influence of the tides and north winds which are characteristic of the Gulf of Lions.
Consequently, we can find as many as 1,350 classifications of marine flora and fauna, an
ecosystem which has merited the classification of the finest reserve in the western
Mediterranean.
The different depths allow for all types of dives, for beginners and experts, who can observe
gorgonians, corals, starfish, octopuses, lobsters and many more at a depth of less than 10
meters. Spotlights make it possible to discover the posidonia meadow and the coral landscape
below 20 meters. You will see shoals of bream, predatory fish, and all kinds of crustaceans and
the king of the area, the grouper. And throughout the dive, a spectacle of life and colour.
Numerous caves and tunnels indicate that this archipelago, of limestone rock, belonged to the
massif over ten thousand years ago. Today the caves offer surprising dives for experts, both in
the islands themselves and along the coast: the caves of La Vaca, La Sardina, Dofí Nord, the
tunnel of La Pedrosa, etc.
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4. Close to the islands lies the Reggio Messina, a ship that was intentionally sunk here in 1991,
the biggest ship visible by divers on the Costa Brava. The vessel Avenire sank off Cala Montgó in
1971; it is known as the “Marmoler”, the “marble ship”, because of the load of marble it still
carries in its holds. It is the only ship conserved in its entirety along this coast.
20 years of underwater images
This year, L’Estartit will have hosted 14 national and international photography competitions,
from the 2001 International Underwater Image Week to this summer’s MIMA 2014. The town
has hosted many such competitions, including the World Underwater Photography Championship
in September 2005, and has a long experience of celebrating the rich seabed surrounding the
Medes Islands. L’Estartit is proud to have one of the finest natural environments for underwater
photography, and to be able to share this space, which has been exceptionally well protected
and cared for since 1983. The town has made a big effort to make underwater photography
compatible with sustainable tourism development and strict respect for the environment.
L’Estartit hosts MIMA 2014
Parallel to L’Estartit´s notable history of underwater photography, we should bear in mind the
development of water sports and activities that have made this town a water tourism destination
par excellence.
L’Estartit has all the amenities and services needed for hosting this festival, which is attracting
increasing international attention year after year.
11 diving centres, about 700 moorings in L’Estartit Sailing Club, an accommodation reservation
centre, and L’Estartit-Medes Islands Water Sports Resort allow visitors to combine sports
competitions with a range of other activities for pleasurable holidays with a nautical theme.
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5. 2.-
MIMA 2014
From 4th to 8th June, L’Estartit – Medes Islands will house the International Underwater Image
Festival “Medes Imatge i Medi Ambient - MIMA” (Medes Image and Environment). The festival
will keep almost the same program.
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International Open Photosub Competition. Indisputably the most prestigious section,
attracting the best national and international underwater photography teams every year.
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International Underwater Cinema and Video Competition. Short and full-length films
submitted by film and diving professionals from all over the world.
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Online Underwater Photography Competition. Candidates can submit their
photographs via Internet.
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Environmental education activities for primary school pupils aged 7-12. The winning
entry in the "Draw the Medes Islands” competition will be used for next year’s festival.
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Exhibitions recognized photographer give their exhibitions during the festival
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Special guests. Previous guests to this section (running since 2003) of the festival
were: Debora Andollo (2003), Carlos Minguell (2004), Eduard Ametlla (2006), Leandro
Blanco (2007), Albert Falcó (2008), Pierfranco Dilenge (2009)- Paco Candela (2011)
and last year on MIMA 2011 we have the honour to have with us Mr. Nardo Vicente,
biologist and teacher emeritus of the “Université Paul Cézanne”
(Aix-Marseille III) ; Rui Guerra , underwater photographer, jury
MIMA2013, (2014) Christian Pétron ,jury MIMA2013 Expert
Diver, TV producer and film director.
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6. Image 2014 - Flyer
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7. 3.-
A SHORT SUMMARY OF MIMA 2013
OPEN PHOTOSUB INTERNACIONAL
The aim of the competition is to show the richness of the marine wildlife in Montgrí Medes
Islands Baix Ter Natural Park, through the images of participant photographers.
24 teams from Spain, France, Monaco, Portugal and Denmark competed on the 2013
Open Photosub
DIVING AREAS
Cala Pedrosa
Tascons
Dofí sud
Pedra de Deu
* In case of inclement weather, the Organization reserves the right to change the diving areas
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8. MIMA JURY 2013:
Christian Petron:
Christian Pétron (Avignon, 1944). Diving expert. Producer,
Director and Chief Photographer for TF1 (France), Discovery
Channel (USA), ARTE (Germany and France) and Germany TV.
Photography Director on two mayor films, The Big Blue and
Atlantis, directed by Luc Besson for Gaumont Productions.
Collaborated with James Cameron on the Deep Rover project
(2002).
Created Photomarine company in 1975 (Citémarine from
1985) and has filmed underwater sequences for several major
films.
Christian Pétron has received many national and international honours and awards throughout
his professional career.
Javier Gascon:
Javier Gascon has been diving since he was 16 years old.
2003 - 2012 Image Executive Officer of Valencia Underwater Activities
Federation.
2008 Director of Valencia International Underwater Festival.
2011 and 2012Technical Director and jury member for Cozumel
International Open PhotoSub.
Jury member on Photosub Underwater Fishing Championship of Spain.
Awards received at: MIMA Festival and Cuba Open Photosub.
Esther Torrent:
Esther Torrent has been diving since she was 22 years old, first as a
model and later as a photographer. As a model, she took part in
championships from 1995 to 2013, including Catalonia Championship,
Hierro Open, Los Gigantes Open, and MIMA 2011 Underwater Festival.
For the last 8 years, she has worked as a professional diver, instructor,
and director of a diving centre in La Restinga (Hierro, Canary Islands).
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9. MIMA AWARDS 2013
PHOTOSUB CONTEST:
1st prize:
1500+ 2 dive masks, 2 flippers and 2 tuba TUSA, donated by DeProfundis
2nd prize:
1100
3rd prize:
700
Special prizes donated by sponsor enterprises:
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Best Fauna Photo :
Antiguo
Subacqua Bag and (Zero) diving suit 5mm, donated by Casco
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Best Macro Photo :
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Best Environment Photo: Two Neofleece thermal protection pieces, donated by Probe
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Best environment photograph: Impact, spectacularity and originality photo will be
considered:
Oil painting (wirh 3D glasses) by painted Manel Gil
200 gift Voucher, donated by Saga
ON-LINE CONTEST:
Best Ambiance photo:
1st prize:
200
Best Fauna photo:
1st prize:
200
Best Medes Island photo:
1st prize:
200
VIDEOSUB CONTEST:
Best professional documentary:
700
Best amateur documentary:
300
Best project promoting environmental awareness,
Respect and preservation during water sports activities
Developed in the marine environment:
400
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10. OPENFOTOSUB – Results contests 2013
Open International:
1st Prize:
Marc Casanovas – Joaquin Pano
2nd Prize:
Raimundo Fernández – Xavier Herencia
3rd Prize
Marc Giménez Larrea – Silvia Sebastián
Special Awards:
Best Environment Photo
Sergi Matilla – Javier Median
Best Macro Photo
José Sanchez – Patricia Cardenas
Best Fauna Photo :
David Antoja – Salvador Grange
Best Environment photo (impact, spectacularity and originality)
Jude Olivier – Sylvie Laurent
Marc Casanovas
Marc Giménez
Rai Fernández
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11. ON-LINE - Results contest 2013
Best Ambiance Photo:
Marc Henauer – “Great white shark of Guadalupe Island”
Best Fauna Photo:
David Antoja – “Badall”
Best Medas Island Photo
Dani Espinach – “Nyam Nyam”
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12. VIDEOSUB - Results contest MIMA 2013
Best project promoting environmental awareness, respect, and preservation during water sports
activities
Jorge J. Candán with the film “Mar de un bosque encantado”
Best Amateur video
Jose Carlos Rando Lara with the film “La noche es vida”
Best Professional Documentary:
Josep Maria Castellví with “De la bellesa i el temps”
More photos & films please take a look at Facebook MIMA and our website
www.mima-medes.org !
Olivier Jude
José Sanchez
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David Antoja
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13. MIMA EXHIBITIONS 2013
Friday 7th June
8pm
MIMA 2013 Exhibition opens
Venue: Consell Municipal de l’Estartit Exhibition Room
From 7th to 30th June:
Themed Exhibition:
“Seas & Oceans”, by Javier Gascon
On-line Underwater Photography
Competition
“Draw the Medes Islands” from the pupils from
Portitxol Primary School L’Estartit
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14. Press-Trip MIMA 2013
With the collaboration of the Costa Brava Tourism Board, the Autonomous Government of
Catalonia’s Tourism Promotion and the Centre and the Spanish Tourism Office (Turespaña), we
have got the honour to hold a team of professional in order to cover our festival. The press trip
MIMA2013 was from Russia and Denmark
On MIMA 2013 the country guest was Denmark and we have invited 2 journalist and one
guest team of these country
Journalists:
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Name
Henrik Pontoppidan /Kristin Klaboorg
Jury & Journalist
Svetlana Murashkina / Redaction
Oxana Istratova / Photographer
Konstantin Mikhalev /Redaction
Alexander Aristarkhov /Photographer
Denis Zdanovskiy /Commercial Director
Vladimir Gudzev /Photographer
Country
Media
Denmark SPORTSDYKKEREN
Russia
Russia
Russia
Russia
Russia
Russia
InVertum
InVertum
Octopus (on-line magazine)
Octopus (on-line magazine)
Ultimate Depth
Ultimate Depth
Guest Team
Morten Bjørn Larsen
www.mortenbjorn.dk
And the support of the Danish Sports diving federation dsf@sportsdykning.dk
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15. SOME PRESS RELAESES FROM MIMA 2013
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Hippocampus / Belgian/ November 2012
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Aquamonde / France / April – Mai 2013
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Plongée Magazine /France / February – June -September
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Phoctopus / Monaco / June 2013
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Buceadores 88 / June – July2013
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Buceadores 89 / August – September 2013
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Buceadores 90/ October- November 2013
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Sportsdykkeren / Denmark / September 2013
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Danish DiveMag / Denmark / October 2013
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Subacqua / França / October 2013
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16. A FEW MOMENTS FROM MIMA 2013
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17. Image MIMA 2013
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INFO DESTINATION
L’ESTARTIT – COSTA BRAVA
Torroella de Montgrí-L’Estartit is situated in the heart of the Costa Brava, with easy access
from other coastal resorts and also from Girona, Barcelona and the French border, along
the AP-7 motorway (exits 5 or 6).
All trains running between Barcelona and the French border stop at Flaçà railway station, 16
km from Torroella de Montgrí.
The nearest international airports to Torroella de Montgrí-L’Estartit are Girona-Costa Brava
(51 km from l’Estartit) and Barcelona (150 km from l’Estartit).
Webs of interest:
www.ryanair.com
www.aena.es (Barcelona airport)
www.tgv europa
www.renfe.es (Trains)
Contacts:
Bureau de tourism de l’Estartit - Tel. 34 972 75 19 10
Info festival MIMA 2014 – mvilavedra@torroella-estartit.cat / iguma@torroella-estartit.cat
www.visitestartit.com
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19. From 4th to 8th JUNE
WELCOME AT MIMA 2014!
FACEBOOK MIMA-MEDES
info@mima-medes.org
mvilavedra@torroella-estartit.cat
iguma@torroella-estartit.cat
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