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}}The first edition of the [[Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival]] was held in [[Mhazar]], in | }}The first edition of the [[Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival]] was held in [[Mhazar]], in [[Vegno]], in August 2025. Organized and broadcast by the national broadcaster [[VAI]], the inaugural edition was a landmark event for the country's film industry, offering a historical and critical overview of all Vegnese film production up to that point. The initiative brought together works of all genres and periods, selected by a jury of experts with the aim of defining a national canon and awarding the first official prizes of the event, including the Golden Cormorant, the festival's highest award. | ||
== ''' | == Organization == | ||
The first edition of the Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival was held from '''25 to 30 August 2025'''. The artistic direction was entrusted to [[Lorenzo Vescari]], a critic and scholar of Vegnese cinema, supported by a committee of consultants composed of directors, producers, and university lecturers. Their task was to curate a program offering a historical and critical overview of the national film output, including works from all genres and periods. The organizing committee included representatives of [[VAI]], responsible for television production and broadcasting of the festival, as well as officials from the Ministry of Culture of Vegno, who provided financial and logistical support. The Municipality of Mhazar contributed by managing the city’s venues, in particular the preparation of the [[Gran Teatro Cormorano]], chosen as the official location for the closing and awards ceremony. To ensure an international dimension, a dedicated operational secretariat was also established, tasked with coordinating the hospitality of foreign guests, delegations from other festivals, and accredited journalists. Thanks to this articulated organization, the inaugural edition featured a wide-ranging program and unprecedented visibility for Vegnese cinema, laying the foundation for the future growth of the festival. | |||
=== Ceremony === | |||
The closing ceremony and the presentation of the awards were hosted by [[Michele Buonanotte]], joined on stage by [[Gerry Aldente]]. The event was broadcast live on [[VAI]] and was attended by numerous figures from the Vegnese and international film industry. | |||
=== Jury === | |||
The jury of the first edition was composed of leading figures from the Vegnese cultural world, representing film, theatre, music, and academia. | |||
* '''Antonietta Mancuso''' – President of the Jury; film critic and essayist. | |||
* '''Sofia Rinaldi''' – Director and screenwriter, active in both feature films and television drama. | |||
* '''Lucia Belladonna''' – Actress with a distinguished career in theatre and arthouse productions. | |||
* '''Marco Venturini''' – Composer and musician, specializing in film soundtracks. | |||
* '''Elena Caravelli''' – Professor of film history at the University of Mhazar. | |||
* '''Paolo De Sanctis''' – Producer and cultural promoter. | |||
The jury was responsible for awarding the festival’s official prizes, including the prestigious [[Golden Cormorant]]. | |||
== In Competition (''Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival 2025'') == | |||
The following films were selected to all the competition of the [[Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival]] | The following films were selected to all the competition of the [[Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival]] | ||
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== Official Awards == | == Prizes == | ||
=== Official Selection Awards === | |||
===== [[Golden Cormorant]] - For the best film ===== | |||
* [[Last Night on Botha]] | |||
==== [[Silver Cormorant]]: For the runner-up ==== | |||
* [[Kevin]] | |||
* [[Red Patriot]] | |||
=== Awards for specific film categories === | |||
==== Best Short Film ==== | |||
* [[The Last Stand]] | |||
==== Best Animated Film ==== | |||
* [[Munnozzilla]] | |||
==== Best Documentary ==== | |||
* [[The Vermeuil Deception]] | |||
=== Awards for acting === | |||
==== [[Marmo Cunno Prize]] - For the best male protagonist actor ==== | |||
* [[Tomas Ellingworth]] (in [[Kevin]]) | |||
==== [[Marmo Cunno Prize|Marma Cunna Prize]] - For the best female protagonist actor ==== | |||
* [[Eloise Delacroix]] (in [[Last Night on Botha]]) | |||
==== Best Supporting Actor & Actress ==== | |||
* [[Sophia Littleton]] | |||
=== Artistic and technical awards === | |||
==== Best Director ==== | |||
* [[Hans Backovic]] | |||
==== Best Screenplay ==== | |||
* [[Munnozzilla]] | |||
==== Best Editing ==== | |||
* [[Red Patriot]] | |||
==== Best Original Soundtrack ==== | |||
* [[Micras Warfare:The Film]] | |||
==== Best Production Design ==== | |||
* [[The Last Stand]] | |||
==== Best Costume Design ==== | |||
* [[Taskmaster]] | |||
=== Special Awards === | |||
==== | ==== Burgir Prize: Audience Award ==== | ||
* | * [[Mean Demons]] | ||
==== Special | ==== [[Mancuso Special]]: For the most daring work ==== | ||
* | * [[Munnozzilla]] | ||
[[Category:Vegno]] | [[Category:Vegno]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:03, 30 August 2025
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| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Final date | 30 August 2025 |
| Host | |
| Venue |
Mhazar,  Vegno |
| Presenter(s) | Michele Buonanotte |
| Host broadcaster |
VAI |
| Participants | |
| Number of entries | TBD |
The first edition of the Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival was held in Mhazar, in Vegno, in August 2025. Organized and broadcast by the national broadcaster VAI, the inaugural edition was a landmark event for the country's film industry, offering a historical and critical overview of all Vegnese film production up to that point. The initiative brought together works of all genres and periods, selected by a jury of experts with the aim of defining a national canon and awarding the first official prizes of the event, including the Golden Cormorant, the festival's highest award.
Organization
The first edition of the Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival was held from 25 to 30 August 2025. The artistic direction was entrusted to Lorenzo Vescari, a critic and scholar of Vegnese cinema, supported by a committee of consultants composed of directors, producers, and university lecturers. Their task was to curate a program offering a historical and critical overview of the national film output, including works from all genres and periods. The organizing committee included representatives of VAI, responsible for television production and broadcasting of the festival, as well as officials from the Ministry of Culture of Vegno, who provided financial and logistical support. The Municipality of Mhazar contributed by managing the city’s venues, in particular the preparation of the Gran Teatro Cormorano, chosen as the official location for the closing and awards ceremony. To ensure an international dimension, a dedicated operational secretariat was also established, tasked with coordinating the hospitality of foreign guests, delegations from other festivals, and accredited journalists. Thanks to this articulated organization, the inaugural edition featured a wide-ranging program and unprecedented visibility for Vegnese cinema, laying the foundation for the future growth of the festival.
Ceremony
The closing ceremony and the presentation of the awards were hosted by Michele Buonanotte, joined on stage by Gerry Aldente. The event was broadcast live on VAI and was attended by numerous figures from the Vegnese and international film industry.
Jury
The jury of the first edition was composed of leading figures from the Vegnese cultural world, representing film, theatre, music, and academia.
- Antonietta Mancuso – President of the Jury; film critic and essayist.
- Sofia Rinaldi – Director and screenwriter, active in both feature films and television drama.
- Lucia Belladonna – Actress with a distinguished career in theatre and arthouse productions.
- Marco Venturini – Composer and musician, specializing in film soundtracks.
- Elena Caravelli – Professor of film history at the University of Mhazar.
- Paolo De Sanctis – Producer and cultural promoter.
The jury was responsible for awarding the festival’s official prizes, including the prestigious Golden Cormorant.
In Competition (Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival 2025)
The following films were selected to all the competition of the Mhazar Vegnese Film Festival
Prizes
Official Selection Awards
Golden Cormorant - For the best film
Silver Cormorant: For the runner-up
Awards for specific film categories
Best Short Film
Best Animated Film
Best Documentary
Awards for acting
Marmo Cunno Prize - For the best male protagonist actor
- Tomas Ellingworth (in Kevin)
