Stefano Mucaria
Stefano Mucaria, with his Lord Soldini, receives a necessary Honorable Mention for a film that is a grotesque comedy with surreal elements, perfectly in line with our vision of cinema.
Lorenzo Sorbetto
Lorenzo Sorbetto wins the first edition of the Grissino D’Oro Award, a literally golden breadstick worth around 5,000 Cuban pesos, created to support the career of visionary filmmakers.
Carlo Allorio
Carlo Allorio and his film Medea deserve a special mention, and this is the meaning of his Honorable Mention. It is a bold and introspective film that revisits great myths in a modern and original way.
Luca Ciriello
Luca Ciriello wins the Best Documentary award thanks to his film Beyond Ischia. A film born from a participatory doc laboratory led by the director together with the students of IIS Cristofaro Mennella and Liceo Giorgio Buchner on the island of Ischia.
Tanino Bosch
The first edition of the Bosch Award is Tanino’s tribute to the festival, and to consolidate our partnership with this cinematic genius, we’ve decided to dedicate it to his latest masterpiece: Road to Bethlehem
Paolo Pier Luigi Guglielmetti
Paolo Pier Luigi Guglielmetti brings us a film with a unique, authorial gaze in contemporary cinema, blending an intricate plot with a profound spiritual message.
Nano Bor
Nano Bor wins the award for Best International Short with Oniris, a film that strikes for the delicacy of its stop-motion style. The short film engages the audience with an intense and sensitive narrative
Federick Von Spopovich and Jimmy J. Shorikai
Federick Von Spopovich and Jimmy J. Shorikai seal their friendship and professional collaboration with the first edition of the Salami Lifetime Achievement Award, a price made to support the careers of emerging authors
Federico Maio
Federico Maio wins the award for Best Feature Film after a difficult decision by the judges, given the high level of competition this year. A film with international ambition, told with humanity and meticulous attention to details. A story that deserves to be seen and shared.
Lorenzo Freglio
Lorenzo Freglio, also known as Figliolo, wins the Best Piedmont Competition with a standing ovation from the audience. After abandoning his boxing career, Lorenzo decided to give his all to the film industry
