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Documentary Dissemination: El Estuario No Está Quieto
1. INTRODUCTION
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) invites qualified individuals or firms to submit their qualifications and a fee quotation to disseminate the documentary El Estuario No Está Quieto in theaters and film festivals.
The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership, or Estuario. Established in 1994, it is the only tropical and non-continental location within the National Estuary Program (NEP) under Section 320 of the Clean Water Act. Estuario works to restore and conserve the waters and associated ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its watershed, guided by the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the San Juan Bay Estuary.
As part of its efforts to engage citizens by integrating artistic expression into environmental conservation, Estuario completed a year-long Artist in Residence activity in which local communities took part in artistic workshops and events. The documentary follows the work of master artist Antonio Martorell and nine other artists.
2. ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY
- Title: El Estuario No Está Quieto
- Director: Joserraúl “Jochi” Ortíz
- Length: 1:04:17
- Year: 2026
- Language: Spanish, with English subtitles
- Format: Apple ProRes 422 master. A DCP will be prepared for theatrical exhibition.
3. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this RFQ is to raise awareness of the importance of protecting this estuarine ecosystem of national importance through culturally competent dissemination strategies. The selected contractor will work toward the following objectives:
● A theatrical premiere in commercial or independent cinemas in Puerto Rico, the United States, or other markets.
● Official selection at film festivals.
● Submission of the documentary for relevant nominations and awards.
Award nominations as a documentary are an important part of this effort. They extend the reach of the awareness objective and show the value of using sensitive and innovative strategies to protect the estuary.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
● Theatrical release: Plan and coordinate screenings with commercial and independent cinemas, including dates and delivery of exhibition materials.
● Festival circuit: Prepare a prioritized festival plan and manage submissions, fees, deadlines and follow-up with programmers.
● Nominations and awards: Identify the awards for which the documentary is eligible and prepare and submit the applications.
● General coordination: Monthly meetings with Estuario, or as needed, and brief progress reports.
Estuario will provide format changes, posters for theater promotion, the trailer and press support.
5. DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE
● Dissemination plan (theaters, festivals and awards) within 30 days of contract signing.
● Monthly progress reports.
● Final report with results within 30 days of contract completion.
The estimated contract period is [12] months.
6. QUALIFICATIONS
Respondents must demonstrate:
● At least five (5) years of experience in film distribution, festival strategy or awards campaigns, preferably for documentaries.
● A verifiable track record of festival selections, theatrical releases or nominations for other works.
● A network of contacts with festival programmers, exhibitors, distributors and specialized press.
● Fluency in Spanish and English.
● No conflicts of interest with the production or with the festivals or awards to which the documentary will be submitted.
7. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
● Cover letter with contact information.
● Resume.
● Brief description of the proposed approach (maximum two pages).
● At least two examples of previous work, with results.
● Fee quotation for the required services, including estimated festival submission fees and other expenses.
8. EVALUATION CRITERIA
● Experience and track record: 40 points
● Proposed approach: 25 points
● Network of contacts: 15 points
● Fee quotation: 20 points
9. HOW TO SUBMIT
Submit all documents as a single PDF to [email protected] by October 28, 2026, with the subject line: “RFQ – Documentary Dissemination.”
10. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Estuario reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, request additional information and negotiate the scope and fees with the selected respondent. All rights to the documentary and its materials remain with Estuario.
The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership. The Corporation for the Conservation of the SJBE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. MBE/WBE and other certified minorities and small businesses are encouraged to apply.
