Category: Senza categoria

Life Cycle through the Prism of Nijinsky

BEST DANCE FILM

Queen: checkmate for the king

BEST INDIE EDUCATIONAL FILM

Sky Walwer

BEST INDIE FEATURE SCRIPT & BEST ORIGINAL IDEA

Not Without Gloves

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST EUROPEAN INDIE SHORT FILM

Ye Ole Glorya

BEST SCREENWRITER & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: International Comedy)

Big Momma Earth

BEST ARTHOUSE COMEDY

An Ever After Drama

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT & BEST AMERICAN ACTRESS

Uncle Franco’s Birthday Suit

BEST FEATURE SCRIPT

Alta California

BEST AMERICAN SCREENWRITER & BEST WRITING STYLE

Pirandello’s Wife

BEST FEATURE SCRIPT BASED ON A TRUE STORY

Omnipotent Resolution

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM, BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT & BEST INDIE CINEMATOGRAPHER

Canta la gioia

BEST ORIGINAL SONG WRITER, BEST EUROPEAN MUSIC VIDEO & BEST SPIRITUAL SONG OF THE YEAR

Thankful

BEST ARTHOUSE SCREENWRITER & BEST INDIE FEATURE SCRIPT

The way of Mizoguchi

BEST DIRECTOR, BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE & BEST CAMERA OPERATOR

Am I a painter?/Czy jestem malarzem?

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM, BEST ORIGINAL SCRIPT & BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER

The Order

BEST INDIE FILMMAKER & BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL FILM

Doctor Hyphoteses

BEST COMEDIAN & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER

In a Whole New Way

BEST INTERNATIONAL PRODUCER & BEST EDUCATIONAL FILM

Katabasis

BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE, BEST CAST, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

Marky the Magnificent Fairy: A Disability Story of Courage, Kindness, and Acceptance

BEST INTERNATIONAL WRITER & BEST ORIGINAL BOOK

Effata

BEST SINGER, BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Music Video) & BEST SOUND DESIGN

Blooming Sisters

BEST INDIE ACTRESS

Idiopathy

BEST INDIE SCREENWRITER & BEST INDIE FEATURE SCRIPT

Mashuga Wedding and Sheldon Jewish Christmas

BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Comedy) & BEST INTERNATIONAL COMEDY

Eye of the Storm

BEST ARTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURE & BEST BIOGRAPHICAL FILM

Emergency Musical Response: Part 1 – Journey to Netherworld

BEST PRODUCER, BEST EDITING & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: International Music Video)

Routine

BEST INDIE DIRECTOR, BEST ORIGINAL IDEA, BEST AMERICAN PRODUCER & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENWRITER

The Assassin’s Apprentice 2: Silbadores of the Canary Islands

BEST INDIE SHORT, BEST EDITING & BEST CASTING DIRECTOR

Cock Robin

BEST COMEDY SCRIPT, BEST EDITING & BEST ORIGINAL COMEDY

The Duchess

BEST ORIGINAL ACTRESS, BEST ACTOR & BEST INTERNATIONAL DRAMA

Errata in blue

BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER

Remnant

BEST INDIE FILM, BEST PICTURE, BEST FILMMAKER (Category: Narrative Feature) & BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY

The Stones of Rome

BEST AMERICAN ACTOR & BEST INSPIRATIONAL DIRECTOR

The Pathos of Hamlet

BEST EXPERIMENTAL NARRATIVE SHORT & BEST INDIE FILMMAKER

Dash Away All

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENWRITER & BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTHOUSE FEATURE SCRIPT

Monument to Love

BEST HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: Documentary) & BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR

I Waited for You

BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ORIGINAL IDEA & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: Experimental Film)

The New Monsters On The Block

BEST INDIE FEATURE SCRIPT

Dojo

BEST ACTION SHORT FILM & BEST THRILLER

Brothers of Babylon

BEST ARTHOUSE SCREENPLAY

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Wild Filmmaker:​ https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – fantasy – festival – in – santiago – de – chile – 2024/ BEST ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM, BEST INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKER, BEST INDIE PRODUCER & BEST ACTION MOVIE (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – new – york – film – festival – best – indie – selection – 2024/ BEST ACTOR, BEST SPORT FILM & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (3 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – route – 66 – film – fest – 2024/ BEST ACTOR, BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTION SHORT FILM & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – japan – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST THRILLER SHORT, BEST ACTING, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST INDIE PRODUCTION COMPANY (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – monaco – film – meeting – 2024/ BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM, BEST ACTING, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – special – event – at – 81st – venice – international – film – festival/ BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST INDIE PRODUCER , BEST MARTIAL ARTS FILM , BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM, BEST ACTING, & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (6 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – best – cinematic – project – of – the – year – 2024/ BEST ACTION SHORT FILM, BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTOR, BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – shanghai – indie – international – film – festival – 2024/ BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTING, BEST ACTION SHORT FILM & BEST INTERNATIONAL PRODUCER (4 awards)

Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/telluride – new – stories – film – festival – 2024/ BEST ORIGINAL ACTION MOVIE, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST EDI T ING & BEST THRILLER SCIPT (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winnes – spain – cinemart – film – festival – 2024/ BEST ARTHOUSE NARRATIVE SHORT FILM, BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ACTING (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – atlanta – international – film – festival – 2024/ BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST PRODUCER, BEST ACTOR & BEST SCREENPLAY (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – iceberg – cinema – literature – awards – 2024/ BEST ACTOR, BEST ORIGINAL SHORT FILM, BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST AMERICAN SCREENWRITER (5 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – european – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST INDI E PRODUCER & BEST SCREENWRITER (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – australian – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTOR, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST S CREENPLAY SHORT (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/w – i – n – n – e – r – s – san – francisco – film – lab – awards – 2024/ BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM, BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST THRILLER & BEST CASTING DIRECTOR (4 awards)

Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – poland – international – film – festival – 2024/ BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR, BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY & BEST ORIGINAL STORY (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker – Special INDIE Event at MIA, International Audiovisual Market 2024, Rome: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – wild – filmmakers – awards/ BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR (Category: Narrative Short Film), BEST SCREENWRITER, BEST ORIGIONAL ACTION MOVIE & BEST CASTING DIRECTOR (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – los – angeles – arthouse – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTOR, BEST EDITING & BEST ACTION MOVIE (4 award s remaining left) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – british – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR, BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST INDIE SCREENWRITER (5 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – wild – filmmaker – awards – 2024 – special – event – at – the – american – film – market – las – vegas/ Best Action Movie, Best Narrative Short, Best Indie Producer and Best Martial Arts Film (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – lisbon – story – film – festival – 2024/ Best International Short Film, Best Action Movie, Best Thriller and Best International Actor (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – italian – grand – prix – 2024/ Best Arthouse Narrative Short Film, Best Action Movie, Best Cinematography and Best Acting (4 awards)​ Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – berkeley – international – film – festival – 2024 – california/ Best Original Short Film, Best Action Movie, Best Thriller, Best Executive Producer, Best Casting Director (5 award s ) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – irish – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST INDIE PRODUCER & BEST ACTING Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – brazil – international – indie – film – festival – 2024/ BEST ACTION SHORT FILM, BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT, BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER Wild Filmmaker: INDIE FILMMAKER HALL OF FAME AWARDS 2024: https://wildfilmmaker.sviluppo.host/winners – indie – filmmaker – hall – of – fame – awards – 2024/ (And see winner email notification from festival manager) BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR, BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY & BEST ORIGINAL STORY (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: NEWYORKER INDIE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS 2024: https://wildfilmmaker.sviluppo.host/winners – newyorker – indie – critics – choice – awards – 2024/ (And see winner email notification from festival manager) BEST ACTOR, BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTION SHORT FILM & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (4 awards)

Wild Filmmaker: 8 & HALFILM AWARDS SPECIAL EDITION IN CANNES 2024: https://wildfilmmaker.sviluppo.host/winners – 8 – halfilm – awards – special – edition – in – cannes – 2024/ (And see winner email notification from festival manager) BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTOR, BEST EDITING & BEST ACTION MOVIE (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: CANNES CHRISTMAS CINEMA FESTIVAL 2024: https://www.wildfilmmakerfestival.com/winners – cannes – christmas – cinema – festival – 2023/ (And see winner email notification from festival manager) BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST INDIE PRODUCER, BEST ACTOR & BEST ACTION SHORT FILM (4 awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – best – screenwriter – of – the – year – 2024/ BEST AMERICAN SCREENPLAY SHORT, BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTION SHORT SCRIPT & BEST ORIGINAL STORY (3 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – mastroianni – 100 – film – awards – cannes – france/ BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST THRILLER SHORT FILM (4 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – miami – film – awards – 2024/ BEST INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY SHORT, BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT FILM, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (4 Awards)​ Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – soho – new – york – co – production – film – festival/ BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTION, BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & BEST PROP DESIGNER (5 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – charlie – chaplin – young – filmmaker – awards – 2024/ BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ORIGINAL THRILLER, BEST ACTION MOVIE & BEST AMERICAN PRODUCTION COMPANY (4 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – la – habana – international – film – awards – 2024 – cuba/ BEST ORIGINAL SHORT FILM, BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST THRILLER, BEST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER , BEST CASTING DIRECTOR (5 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – greek – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST ACTION SHORT FILM, BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT, BEST THRILLER, BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST INDIE EDITOR (5 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – hawaii – film – awards – 2024/ BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM, BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST THRILLER & BEST CASTING DIRECTOR (4 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – tribeca – christmas – film – awards – 2024/ BEST ACTION SHORT FILM, BEST ARTHOUSE NARRATIVE SHORT FILM, BEST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & BEST THRILLER (4 Awards) Wild Filmmaker: https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners – hollywood – indie – film – critics – awards – 2024/ BEST ACTION, BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT & BEST INDIE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (3 Awards)

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-When did you discover Charlie Chaplin’s cinema?

Charlie Chaplin has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration. I was still very young when I started studying mime, an art that inspired and shaped me profoundly. I have the privilege of being the second mime in the chronological order of Brazilian theater, and watching, reading and studying Carlitos was, for me, both a necessity and an artistic obligation. For almost two decades, I traveled all over Brazil, Europe and South America with my mime shows, winning several awards along the way. Chaplin and his iconic Carlitos were obligatory topics in the debates I took part in, always charged with passion and enchantment. He was a reference point in my artistic training and my enchantment with cinema and theater.

-Do you think that today Charlie Chaplin’s cinema can be understood by younger generations?

Charlie Chaplin’s cinema is certainly understood by new generations and continues to be admired and celebrated around the world. His language is classic, universal and timeless, capable of touching the hearts of any audience, regardless of the era. In his films, Chaplin addressed human issues with humor and sensitivity, creating works that transcend cultural and temporal barriers. His genius makes him universal and eternal.

-The pacifist monologue we can see in “The Great Dictator” is still very relevant today, as unfortunately, there are still many wars in the world. WILD FILMMAKER has a dream, which may remain only an utopia: our dream is to create Article 0 for all the constitutions in the world, in which to insert Chaplin’s pacifist monologue. Would you agree with this?

The monologue from The Great Dictator is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic and powerful scenes in the history of the seventh art, carrying a message that transcends time. Not only do I agree, but I would actively participate in a petition to create an “Article 0” in every constitution in the world, highlighting the phrase that most enchants me: ”More than machines, we need humanity. More than intelligence, we need affection and gentleness. Without these virtues, life will be violent and everything will be lost.”  This excerpt is the synthesis of a fairer world, where empathy and solidarity become the center of human relations. An act of hope and inspiration for future generations.

–Charlie Chaplin was a revolutionary poet. How much has his art inspired you?

Chaplin was a visionary who saw the world with tenderness and daring, balancing the denunciation of injustice with the celebration of beauty. This mix of courage and sensitivity is an inspiration that I bring to each of my creations, whether acting, directing or writing. He showed us that humor is a transformative tool, capable of turning simplicity into an expression of genius. Chaplin proved that art, when done with truth, can change lives – and I’m an example of that.

The Quest for Camelot

BEST HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY, BEST CRIME FILM & BEST AMERICAN DIRECTOR

Big Momma Earth

BEST PRODUCER & BEST COMEDY

Ye ole Glorya

BEST DIRECTOR & BEST SCREENPLAY (Category: Comedy)

The Days of Knight: Chapter 3

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR & BEST SOUNDTRACK

Omnipotent Resolution

BEST MUSICAL, BEST HUMAN RIGHTS SONG, BEST SOUND DESIGNER & BEST ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY

Thankful

BEST ORIGINAL AUTHOR (Category: Feature Script) & BEST WRITING STYLE

The Face of the Faceless

BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR

Eye of the Storm

BEST BIOGRAPHICAL FILM, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (Category: International Documentary Feature) & BEST ARTHOUSE CAMERA OPERATOR

Rethink

BEST INTERNATIONAL WEB/TV SERIES & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENWRITER (Category: WEB/TV SERIES)

Canta la gioia

BEST INDIE MUSIC VIDEO, BEST EUROPEAN SINGER & BEST INTERNATIONAL SONG WRITER

BLIND FAITH: Moments of Missed Understanding

BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST FILMMAKER, BEST ORIGINAL IDEA & BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING

Can’t Figure It Out

BEST PRODUCER (Category: EXPERIMENTAL FILM) & BEST INSPIRATIONAL FILM

The way of Mizoguchi

BEST FILMMAKER (Category: International Documentary Feature) & BEST ORIGINAL STORY

The Demon

BEST CHARACTERIZATION & BEST ORIGINAL ACTING

Effata

BEST INDIE SINGER OF THE YEAR, BEST ARHOUSE MUSIC VIDEO & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Music Video)

Fascino d’altri tempi

BEST EUROPEAN NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST EUROPEAN ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY & BEST LOCATION

Doctor Hyphoteses

BEST INTERNATIONAL COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR & BEST ORIGINAL ARTHOUSE ACTOR

Malibu Sunset

BEST AMERICAN FEATURE SCRIPT

LEADED DEAD: A Detective Gabrielle Laxx Mystery

BEST INTERNATIONAL PILOT/TV SCRIPT

Am I a painter?/Czy jestem malarzem?

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM, BEST DIRECTOR & BEST EDITING (Category: Animation)

Downriver

BEST INTERNATIONAL DANCE FILM

Ghost Town, N.M.

BEST INTERNATIONAL WRITER & BEST ORIGINAL FEATURE SCRIPT

“Only You Can Save Her,” pilot teleplay of series THE BOY WHO EARNED HIS MAGIC

BEST TELEVISION SCRIPT

Alta California

BEST AMERICAN FEATURE SCRIPT

Katabasis

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Nossos Caminhos

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTHOUSE FEATURE SCRIPT

Not Without Gloves

BEST EUROPEAN EXPERIMENTAL FILM & BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHY

Loaf The Cat and Magic Flower

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT SCRIPT

Dojo

BEST THRILLER SHORT & BEST ACTION MOVIE

Monument to Love

BEST HUMAN RIGHTS FILM, BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE & BEST ARTHOUSE CAMERA OPERATOR

The Stones of Rome

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM & BEST ORIGINAL IDEA

The Pathos of Hamlet

BEST INDIE SHORT FILM & BEST ORIGINAL EDITING

The Duchess

BEST ACTRESS, BEST ACTOR & BEST INTERNATIONAL CASTING DIRECTOR

French Broad

BEST INTERNATIONAL PILOT TV & BEST SCREENWRITER (Category: Indie Television Script)

Remnant

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM, BEST INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY, BEST DIRECTOR & BEST INDIE PRODUCTION COMPANY

Stigma

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT & BEST DIRECTOR & BEST EDITING (Category: Indie Documentary)

The Assassin’s Apprentice 2: Silbadores of the Canary Islands

BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER, BEST INDIE NARRATIVE SHORT FILM & BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHY

Routine

BEST AMERICAN CAST, BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIE DIRECTOR & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENWRITER (Category: Narrative Short Film)

La San Giocosa

BEST EUROPEAN INDIE FILMMAKER & BEST ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL FILM

Union

BEST AMERICAN NARRATIVE FEATURE & BEST INDIE FILMMAKER (Category: Narrative Feature)

Asherah’s Colors

BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR, BEST ARTHOUSE SCREENPLAY SHORT & BEST CASTING DIRECTOR (Category: International Narrative Short)

With the Himba at Epupa

BEST ORIGINAL IDEA (Category: Documentary Short)

But I Want to Leave the Party

BEST ORIGINAL INDIE FILM & BEST PICTURE

Fall From Grace

BEST INDIE DANCE FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER (Category: Dance Short Film)

Roses are Blind

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL THRILLER

Not Without Gloves

BEST CHARACTER (Category: EXPERIMENTAL FILM)

The Girl Made of Earth and Water

BEST CHARACTER (Category: SUPER SHORT FILM)

Darker Realities

BEST CHARACTER (Category: ARTHOUSE FEATURE SCRIPT)

An Ever After Drama

BEST CHARACTER (Category: AMERICAN INDIE SHORT FILM)

Red Rooms

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL ACTRESS)

Canta la gioia

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL MUSIC VIDEO)

FIRE FLIES

BEST CHARACTER (Category: AMERICAN FEATURE SCRIPT)

THE WHITE CHRONICLES: The Beginning?

BEST CHARACTER (Category: ARHOUSE BOOK/MANUSCRIPT)

RIDDLED RUBIES: A Detective Gabrielle Laxx Mystery, BOOK THREE

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL PILOT TV & TELEVISION SCRIPT)

The Great Animal Escape

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL BOOK)

Am I a painter?/Czy jestem malarzem?

BEST CHARACTER (Category: ANIMATED SHORT)

Luzinete

BEST CHARACTER (Category: DRAMA SHORT)

Colombano & La 21Esima Fetta

BEST CHARACTER (Category: EUROPEAN FILM)

The Demon

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL ACTOR)

The Duchess

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INDIE SHORT FILM)

Thankful

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL FEATURE SCRIPT)

Katabasis

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURE)

Pirandello’s Wife

BEST CHARACTER (Category: FEATURE SCRIPT BASED ON A TRUE STORY)

Rodeo

BEST CHARACTER (Category: AMERICAN SCREENWRITER)

The Pathos of Hamlet

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INDIE NARRATIVE SHORT)

The Stones of Rome

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM)

Omnipotent Resolution

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL DANCE FILM & POETRY SHORT FILM)

Brothers of Babylon

BEST CHARACTER (Category: ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)

Dojo

BEST CHARACTER (Category: ACTION SHORT FILM)

Routine

BEST CHARACTER (Category: ARTHOUSE NARRATIVE SHORT)

The Assassin’s Apprentice 2: Silbadores of the Canary Islands

BEST CHARACTER (Category: INTERNATIONAL THRILLER)

What a Match

BEST CHARACTER (Category: CINEMATOGRAPHY ANIMATED & ARTHOUSE ANIMATED FILM)

Appointment With The Plague Doctor, Lester Haywood

BEST CHARACTER (Category: ARTHOUSE NARRATIVE SHORT)

Super Mashugee and Freeky Passover

BEST CHARACTER (Category: COMEDY)

-Which writer inspires you the most?

I could never narrow it down to just one writer. Aaron Sorkin always amazes me, as nobody can write smart and snappy dialogue like that man.  And  I love the way Joel and Ethan Coen perfectly mix the totally strange or evil with the absolutely hilarious. I’ve been an enormous fan of William Goldman my entire life. He  wrote screenplays as diverse as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men” and then turned to something as  beloved  and  timeless as “The Princess Bride”.  Really,  all you have to say is, “rodents of unusual size” and the entire world recognizes and adores the source. I’m also tremendously inspired by  Martin McDonagh’s work. He  develops moving characters in situations that are dark and disturbing, yet manages to make them amusing and touching at the same time. I love that!

-What is the main challenge you encountered while writing your work?

The main challenge for me is always the actual physical act of writing. For some reason, I find the computer screen somewhat intimidating, and, if I had to just stare at it until an idea formed, blood would probably start to pour from my eyes. The only way I can get started is by scribbling notes on paper until I get a sense of where the story is heading. Then I switch to three by five cards, old school but it works for me. Once I have all the scenes on cards, I finally go to my computer to enhance the characters and dialogue. Cards are helpful, as well, when  the scene sequence doesn’t seem quite right. Then I just give them a little shuffle and see what happens. Once I dropped all of them on the floor, but when I picked them up the new order was so much better.  

Another challenge for me is to eventually let the characters go, as I tend to get attached to some. There was an endearing old couple in the script of my first feature, “The Sanctuary”,  who nattered away at each other constantly. Even when I had a final draft and we were heading into production, Harley and Edna were still with me blathering away at night when I was trying to sleep. They were exhausting!

-Every screenwriter needs feedback after completing their project. Is there someone you always turn to for their opinion as soon as you finish writing?

I prefer not to  talk to anyone while I’m writing because I find it distracting, not just because others offer opinions and advice, but because I often don’t know where the script is going myself. I always think I do in the beginning, and then it takes on a life of its own and changes  in  unexpected ways, and I want that to play out fully before showing it  to anyone else. Once I have a solid first draft, I show it to  Allen Kool, who’s the producer and director of AKool Film Company.  He’s particularly effective in pointing out potential problems with logistics and production  I might not have considered,  which helps me streamline the script to keep the budget and shooting days under control. After that  we’ll meet with Michael Charbon, our executive producer, Yaz Lachporia, our assistant director, and Andrew Brown, our editor and head of post. All of these people are experienced and highly skilled, so I value their ideas and suggestions tremendously. 

-Are you currently working on a new screenplay? If so, can you tell us more about it?

I’m  excited to be writing a series at the moment called “Noose: The Hangman’s Tale” about hangings in Canada since Confederation. It’s a drama covering the crimes and subsequent  trials of those who were eventually sent to the gallows, as seen through the eyes of the hangman hired to perform the grim deed. 

-If you had to describe your writing style using three adjectives, which ones would you choose?

Quirky, funny, unexpected.

-Who is Cristina Liberatore?

Cristina Liberatore is a passionate and versatile professional in theater and film, dedicated to bridging the gap between art and education. With over twenty years of experience, she founded a theater production and distribution company focused on the educational sector. Her eclectic background, encompassing skills in strategic planning, sales, and organization, has allowed her to bring high-quality performances to theaters across Italy, aiming to inspire young audiences and foster a love for theater.

-How did your career in the entertainment world begin?

My professional journey has been driven by a deep passion for storytelling and a desire to make the arts accessible, especially to younger generations. About 20 years ago, I transitioned from a career as a marketing manager in the United States, where I worked in the construction, real estate, and candy industries. These diverse experiences provided me with essential skills in strategic planning, sales, and organization, which I later applied to the theater world. Being an eclectic person, I’ve always enjoyed exploring different professional paths, and this adaptability helped me find my place in the theater industry. I founded my own theater production and distribution company, with a focus primarily on the educational sector. Over time, in addition to distributing my own productions, I began collaborating with other theater companies, bringing performances in both Italian and English to the stage. The most rewarding part of this work has been bridging the gap between art and education, offering performances that inspire young audiences and promote a love for theater. I firmly believe that our work is essential for shaping the future, helping young people understand the value of culture and the beauty of the performing arts.

-If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

I would create a world where access to education and culture is universal. I believe that art and knowledge have the power to shape more empathetic, open-minded, and creative societies, and that every child should have the opportunity to experience this transformative force.

-Do you think that artists today have the freedom to express themselves?

Freedom of expression for artists is a complex issue. While we have more platforms and tools than ever, the pressure from social, political, and economic forces often hinders true creativity. It is essential for society to protect and celebrate the authenticity of artists, allowing them to challenge conventions and inspire change without fear of censorship.

-What do you think of WILD FILMMAKER?

WILD FILMMAKER stands out for its bold and innovative vision, celebrating the expressive freedom of independent cinema. With a provocative approach, it stimulates deep reflection on new forms of storytelling and the evolution of cinematic language, fully reflecting the dynamics of the contemporary context. It offers fresh perspectives, valuing raw and authentic creativity without filters. What makes Wild Filmmaker particularly commendable is its commitment to giving a voice to stories that would otherwise remain unheard, providing a platform for unconventional narratives.

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MIN

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Who is Ira Fronten?

Ira Fronten is the stage name of Irma, who, as a child, discovered she was different and aspired to pursue a career beyond societal expectations. One day, Irma grew up and felt overwhelmed by an aggressive new world. To navigate it, she decided to reinvent herself as Ira Fronten: an actor, a warrior, a dreamer, and the creator of her own path because the world offered no space for people like her. People said to me Ira is aggressive, so I am thinking of signing my next projects as Ira Noemi Fronten.

Do you think the film industry today has been damaged by political correctness?

No, it didn’t. I believe the film industry, despite the wonderful films The Seventh Art has given us, has been damaged by making a large portion of the global audience feel insignificant, negative, or worse, invisible. For years, negative messaging, cultural appropriation, omission, and denigration were normalized.

Now, the industry has realized that overlooked audiences lack the motivation to buy tickets, go to theaters, subscribe to platforms, or watch certain TV shows. Marginalized groups are demanding respect and representation. People want their stories back. They want to correct historical inaccuracies—for instance, acknowledging that the real Cleopatra didn’t have violet eyes. After 129 years, the film industry still lacks a Black actress from South America. I come from a continent where nearly 200 million people identify as Afro-descendants. Yet, at this moment, there isn’t a single Black actress in Hollywood, born in South America, representing these people. While we have some amazing actresses, many of them were born in the United States, don’t speak Spanish, or are biracial. A fully Black actress born in South America, who has fought her way into the big industry and serves as a lead character in films and TV series—sending a positive message to Black girls—does not yet exist.

I was fortunate to work with Ridley Scott on House of Gucci. I was lucky that he received my casting tape. In contrast, another audition I submitted for a film starring Denzel Washington never made it to the director. If politically correct means “finding an open door,” then many people like me can still keep believing. If other aspects of political correctness could include addressing sexual harassment, closing the gender pay gap, and creating more equity for women and LGBTQ+ communities well, this can only benefit the industry.

What would you change in the world?

would replace hate with love. People need to discover the transformative power of love in every aspect of life, and for me, films are one of the many ways to experience that. You can’t create a film if you don’t love the process and the people who make it possible.

What was the greatest source of inspiration for creating your project?

When I was very young, I watched a film about Josephine Baker on TV. I thought to myself: I can be an artist too. I can find someone who loves me and change the world while being happy. Josephine Baker adopted many children. I have none and work tirelessly. I created the Italian Black Movie Awards for the 16-year-old Irma who struggled to be recognized. Through this initiative, I wanted to honor the sacrifices made by individuals who persevere in acting or filmmaking despite an entire world pushing against them daily. Perhaps, it is my way of expressing a maternal instinct.

If you could ask a question to a great director from the past, who would you like to talk to and what would you ask them?

I would love to have a long conversation with Gilbert Moses about his experience as the only Black director working on Roots. As for Alfred Hitchcock, I would ask him many questions. Today, more than anything, I would like to know if he were alive today, whether he would consider having me audition for his next film and what he thinks about vertical film festivals.

Where do you see the film industry going in the next 100 years?

I envision people preserving old movie theaters and building new ones everywhere. I foresee increased investment in high-quality projects and stories from historically marginalized communities. I also imagine that every public and private company will offer a ‘culture bonus’ to employees, encouraging them to go to the theater or cinema at least once a month. I see industry workers being treated as employees rather than freelancers. And finally, I see my name in the books of the greatest actresses in cinema history

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