FILMMASTER EVENTS ORGANISES THE OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE SINGLE-MATCH FINAL OF THE 2019 COPA LIBERTADORES

The company, which is one of the world’s most renowned companies in the creation

and production of international events, was responsible for the opening show and the award ceremony

for South America’s premier club football competition.

Milan, 25 November 2019 – The opening ceremony of the CONMEBOL Libertadores, the most important

football competition for South American clubs, was organized by an Italian firm: Filmmaster Events.

The company, thanks to its great expertise in the organization of sports ceremonies, including at

international level, organized, in collaboration with Touché, a show dedicated to the first final played as a

single match in the history of the South American tournament, accomplishing a challenge that was made

even more complex when the competition’s venue was unexpectedly changed from Santiago in Chile to

Lima in Peru, a decision that was made two weeks prior to the event due to public order problems

afflicting the country that had originally been selected to host the event.

The match between River Plate and Flamengo and at the Estadio Monumental was preceded by a show

featuring over 300 people involved in the cast and staging, as well as four South American stars, Fito Paez,

Anitta, Sebastian Yatra and Tini, who entertained the public and the two groups of fans (Hinchas). The

ceremony took the spectators on an emotional journey devoted to the great football passion of the South

American people, which culminated in the unveiling of the prestigious Copa Libertadores, a cult trophy

hailed by every football fan on the continent.

"We are very pleased to have been chosen by CONMEBOL for this important ceremony. Once again

football is an area where Filmmaster, following its experiences with the Champions League and the

European Championship, is establishing itself as a key player through its expertise, integrity and

reliability," commented Andrea Varnier – CEO of Filmmaster Events.

Filmmaster Events is one of the most renowned companies in the world in the creation and production of events, live

shows and ceremonies. The company has been in business for over 40 years and has offices in Europe, the Middle East

and South America. Its professionals design unforgettable live events and transform them into reality, combining

creativity and innovation with unparalleled project management to serve the goals of the most diverse customers.

Thanks to its extensive experience, the company is one of just a handful of accredited operators for the creation and ​

production of Olympic ceremonies. Its latest productions include the Rio 2016 ceremonies and the torch relay, organised

in partnership with the Brazilian company SRCOM, part of the CC2016 consortium. Filmmaster Events, part of the Italian

Entertainment Network Group, is also the most awarded company in the history of the Best Event Awards.

FILMMASTER PRESS OFFICE

Loredana Caponio

Head of Communication

Via Maroncelli 13

+39 02290911

+39 3466689041

loredana.caponio@filmmaster.com

www.filmmasterevents.com

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