The second edition of the Outdoor Film Festival will be held from July 4th to 7th in San Valentino Torio, in the province of Salerno. This event, held entirely outdoors, is dedicated to cinema and TV series, and aims to introduce young people to the seventh art. The previous edition attracted over 5.000 people, and this year's theme will be dreams.
### The Jury and the First Guests
The jury president will be Michael Caton Jones, a renowned Hollywood director known for his hits "This Boy's Life," "The Jackal," and "Basic Instinct 2." Among the first confirmed guests are directors Luca Miniero and Ivan Silvestrini, who will help make the event even more special.
### The Locations and the Program
The events will be held every evening in Piazza Amendola, with free admission. The screenings for the juries will take place in the atriums of Palazzo Formosa, while the masterclasses will take place in Palazzo Montefusco. The full program will be presented in a press conference on June 24 at the Fondazione Banco Napoli.
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### Films in Competition
Four feature films and six short films were selected from over 400 submissions. Among the films in competition are "El Canto de las Moscas" by Mexican director Ricardo Soto, "Deer Girl" by Swiss director Francesco Jost, "Trentatrè" by Lorenzo Camisa, and "Il Diavolo è Dragan Cygan" by Emiliano Locatelli. The short films include "Da Capo a Dodici" by Adamo Dionisi and Vanessa Cremaschi and "Rasti" by Paolo Bontandini and Davide Morandi with Lino Guanciale.
### The Awards
Various awards will be given, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography. The winners will be selected by the Iconic Jury, chaired by Michael Caton Jones and composed of several figures from the world of film and critics, including actresses Mariasole Di Maio and Gina Amarante, art critic Luca Cantore D'Amore, and film producer Mattia Cantore D'Amore.
### Contributions and Sponsorships
The festival is made possible thanks to the support of the Municipality of San Valentino Torio and the Banco di Napoli Foundation, with the patronage of the Campania Region and the Province of Salerno. The event also boasts the support of numerous sponsors and partners who contribute to its success.
This festival represents an important opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in the world of cinema and TV series, exploring new works and participating in high-level cultural events in an evocative, open-air setting.
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