Angela Norelli has been shortlisted for the David di Donatello Awards with her short film “We Should All Be Futurists,” produced by the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia.
Congratulations to Angela and her entire team for this extraordinary achievement, which culminates a wonderful journey that began with the premiere at Settimana Della Critica SIC@SIC
The three partners of Prem1ere Film, Mariapia Autorino, Roberto De Feo, and Saverio Pesapane, are proud to announce that they have signed an exclusive agreement for the international distribution of the short documentary “We Want to Live Here,” produced by Sean Penn and Rob Wilson (known for “Snowden”) and directed by newcomer Alexandrina Turcan. The short will be distributed at festivals and exclusively worldwide by Prem1ere Film, which will also handle international sales. Prem1ere Film, legally known as Prem1ere srl, was founded in 2013 by Mariapia Autorino and Roberto De Feo (nominated for Best New Director at the 2020 Nastri d’Argento), joined in 2017 by new partner Saverio Pesapane (winner of the 2013 Premio Solinas – Storie per il Cinema).
Prem1ere Film specializes in festival distribution and the sale of films, documentaries, short films, and web series. The company is active in major global film markets, including Cannes, Clermont-Ferrand, Berlin, Ventana Sur, and Venice.
Great success for our short films at the Roma Creative Contest:
Best Italian Short Film: “THE DELAY” by Mattia Napoli, Best Documentary: “IL POSTO DEL PADRE” by Francesco D’Ascenzo, Best Screenplay Award: Emanuele Vicorito for “TRE VOLTE ALLA SETTIMANA,” Best Cinematography Award: Marco De Pasquale for “IL GIORNO DOPO,” Best Actor Award: Vincenzo Nemolato for “THE DELAY,” Best Actress Award: Lidia Vitale for “MACERIE,” “Elia” Award for Best Emerging Young Talent: Davide Valle for “MACERIE,” Audience Award “Sara Milizia” for “IL BARBIERE COMPLOTTISTA” by Valerio Ferrara, “Mujeres del Cinema” Mention: Caterina D’Andrea for “TRE VOLTE ALLA SETTIMANA.”
🏆✨ Great news from #VisioniItaliane! We are thrilled to announce that we have received 3 significant awards:
Best Italian Short Film: “Jamal Tosmal” by Martina Pastori, Special Jury Mention: “We Should All Be Futurists” by Angela Norelli, Best Short Film in the VISIONI ACQUATICHE section: “DIVE” by Aldo Iuliano.
We couldn’t be happier to share this moment with you. Congratulations to the directors and their entire teams!
“It’s a night of celebration for the world of cinema, and the undisputed star is the short film ‘FAKE SHOT,’ which has clinched the prestigious Audience Award at the Alice in the City Festival. In a fierce competition brimming with talent, the film shone like a star, earning the affection and admiration of the attending audience.
Congratulations to director Francesco Castellaneta and the entire team!”
“The PREMIERE FILM award, the official prize of @Alicenellacittà, has been awarded to the short film ‘IF YOU’RE HAPPY’ by Phoebe Arnstein, with the following motivation:
For addressing highly sensitive themes related to maternity in a courageous and non-trivial manner, delving into the difficulties and psychological repercussions without ever becoming rhetorical.”
The latest edition of Alice nella città has come to an end, and the winner of the PANORAMA ITALIA section is our film ‘MAIETI,’ directed by Matteo Boscolo Gioachino and Daniele Caruso.
Thanks to the jury composed of Tim Redford (Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival), Giulia Steigerwalt (director and screenwriter), and Joy Monteiro (producer) for awarding this prestigious prize.
“We Should All Be Futurists” wins the “Best Technical Contribution” award at the INTERNATIONAL CRITICS’ WEEK SIC@SIC 2023.
Congratulations to Angela Norelli, the director of the short film.
DIVE by Aldo Iuliano is one of the two Italian short films selected for Orizzonti, the official competition of the Venice Film Festival
Federico Demattè returns to Venice’s Lido with his new short film PINOQUO, selected to the International Critic’s Week 2023, independent parallel section of the Venice Film Festival.