The third edition of the International Sport Film Festival has kicked off with great enthusiasm, continuing until Saturday, November 30th in Castellammare di Stabia. Of the 149 films in competition, 36 are finalists, filling the city's theaters. The event has already revealed the first winners, with the short film From the Second Tier to the Second Star which won the "Best Web Production" award, dedicated to the best work created exclusively for the web and social media. The film, produced by Massimo Loiacono, Francesco Loffredo, and Andrea Fortis, tells the extraordinary story of Federico Dimarco, full-back for Inter Milan and the Italian national team.
The video narrates his long rise, starting from the difficulty of being sidelined by his favorite club due to a serious injury, to becoming a key element in the second star's Scudetto victory with Inter. Dimarco sent a video message to express his gratitude: “I am happy with this recognition, which has allowed me to relive all the emotions that led us to the second star, an incredible achievement for us Inter fans. Thanks to everyone who watched and voted for our video.”
Another important award went to Gianfranco Gallo, for the short film The Fire in the Whale… the devotees of Spartak San Gennaro. The work, which tells the story of the youth football team Spartak San Gennaro, won the Campania Award, an award given to the Campania production that best embodied the values of the festival, such as inclusion, resilience and social redemption. Gallo enthusiastically commented on the award received: "I'm happy to bring to light the story of these kids, who found an opportunity for redemption in sport. Today, Spartak San Gennaro has 80 kids who play soccer, not just to win, but to escape the streets and build a better future."
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The documentary film was also screened during the evening Two of You, which recounts the Cagliari fans' trip to the Serie A play-off against Piacenza in 1997, played at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples. The film also explores the historic rivalry between Sardinian and Neapolitan fans. Among those in attendance, coach Bortolo Mutti, who was Piacenza's manager at the time, expressed his emotion: “The film made me relive a past of passion and attachment to our territory. Despite the defeat on the field, the Cagliari fans won off it, demonstrating their love for their team.”
During the day, other films dedicated to water sports were shown, and in the evening it was the turn of the documentary film Romeo Menti, the Granata winger with the lily in his heart, which tells the story of Romeo Menti, a Juventus and national team player in the 40s. The film featured numerous guests, including Juve Stabia president Andrea Langella and former Napoli and Juve Stabia sports director Gigi Pavarese.
The initiative for schools was also a resounding success. More than 2000 students attended the screenings, where they had the opportunity to interact with actors, directors, and sports personalities, enriching the educational and cultural experience of the event.International Sports Film Festival It is organized by the Pragma Association, under the direction of journalist Nicola D'Auria and director Ciro Sorrentino, with the support of the Campania Region and the Campania Region Film Commission. This event continues to grow, establishing itself as an unmissable event for film and sports enthusiasts.
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