The fifth edition of “Cinemagma” will take place from January 8 to February 5, 2025, bringing a selection of independent films to the public. The festival will take place every Wednesday at 20.30:XNUMX pm at the Sala Molière theater in Pozzuoli, directed by Nando Paone, near the Pozzuoli/Solfatara metro station. Admission will be free, allowing a wide audience to access the screenings. The festival is organized by film historian Giuseppe Borrone and aims to promote new talents in Italian cinema through short films and underground works.
Awards and Jury
A jury of experts will be in charge of awarding prizes for the best short film, actor, actress and editing. The jury will be chaired by Giovanni Dota, accompanied by members such as Miriam Candurro, Adele Pandolfi, Davide Franco and Ilaria Urbani. In addition, the public will have the opportunity to actively participate by voting for the audience award. During the first four evenings, 16 short films will be presented and debates and interviews with the protagonists will be organized.
Program and Finalists
During the event, the finalist short films will be screened, including titles such as “L'acquario” by Gianluca Zonta and “Arctichoke – A mermaid not a punk” by Salvatore Rocco. The awards ceremony will take place on February 5, concluding the festival with the preview of the documentary “Pret' a mmare” by Francesco Guardascione, a tribute to the city of Pozzuoli.
Access and Information
Access to the screenings is free and seats are limited, favoring those who book via email cinemagmafestival@gmail.com. For further details, you can consult the Facebook and Instagram pages of the event. The Sala Molière theater, an integral part of the ArtGarage performing arts center in Pozzuoli, confirms its commitment to cultural innovation through this film festival.
Article published on 3 January 2025 - 12:07
Cinemagma's initiative seems very interesting, but I would be curious to know if there are limitations for the films that can be submitted. Also, the jury is composed of well-known names in the industry, which is good for the quality of the awards.