PRESS RELEASE: ITFF 2024: Good Vibes by Janet De Nardis Wins in Civitavecchia.

The feature film Good Vibes, directed by Janet De Nardis, won the Critics' Jury Award at the 13th edition of the International Tour Film Festival, held across multiple venues in Civitavecchia. The event was organized by President Piero Pacchiarotti and Artistic Director Antonio Flamini.

The Italian director was awarded the prize in the splendid setting of the Teatro Comunale Traiano. The jury president, Romano Milani, presented the award in the presence of local authorities, including Mayor Marco Piendibene, Deputy Mayor Stefania Tinti, and Gabriella Sarracco, President of the Ca.Ri.Civ Foundation.

The same film also received a special award for Best Lead Actor, which went to renowned international actor Vincent Riotta, while Andrea De Rosa won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the same production.

The 13th edition concluded with highly positive results: 450 submissions, 98 entries in competition, including 35 Italian works. The festival also featured workshops, events for youth and students, exhibitions, book presentations, readings, theatrical performances, and meetings.

The final evening of the 2024 edition took place in the enchanting Teatro Comunale Traiano, which was sold out for the occasion. A glamorous red carpet preceded the awards ceremony, with prizes handed out across various categories.

The gala was hosted by actors Alina Person and Simone Gallo, whose dynamic partnership enriched the evening. The festival's ambassador, Antonella Salvucci, dazzled in a striking red gown.

The evening opened with a contemporary dance performance by international choreographer Michael Fuscaldo, who premiered his original creation Kairos, performed by Elisa Ricci and Jasmine Nunez.

A musical interlude followed, featuring Jentu, who debuted his single Ci rivedremo altrove, produced by Ennesenpai.

An emotional and entertaining highlight of the evening was the presentation of the inaugural Mafalda Molinari Award to actress Valeria Fabrizi. The award, a stunning sculpture by Stefano Notargiacomo, was presented by Mario Molinari to honor Fabrizi’s exceptional contributions to the arts.

Award Winners

- Special ITFF Award: Festival Ambassador Antonella Salvucci

- Italian Excellence Award:

  - Riccardo Galdenzi, researcher and virtual reality educator

  - Giuliano Logos, poet and performer

  - Giacomo Spaconi, director and innovator

- ITFF Animation Award: Bicicleta Vermelha (Brazil) by Rodolpho Pinotti

- ITFF Documentary Award: I Am Kanaka (UK) by Genevieve Sulway

- ITFF Fiction Award: Prova d’Amore (Italy) by Denis Nazzari

- ITFF Tourism Award: Walking with Shackleton (USA) by Roberto Serrini

- ITFF Feature Film Award: Maoussi (Denmark) by Charlotte Schiøler

- ITFF Best Soundtrack Award: Amanda (Italy) by Cristiano Bendinelli

- ITFF Students’ Award: Extraordinary Voyages Galapagos (Andorra) by Olivier Bourgeois

- ITFF Spotlight Award: Pietro Romano and Luca Martella

- ITFF Special Awards: Actress Elena Russo, actor Mimmo Calopresti, and actor/artistic director Vincenzo Bocciarelli

Focus on Iran Section Awards

- Animation: Eclipse by Elahe Falahian Mehrjerdi

- Fiction: It Was Girl (دختر بود) by Amir Shamloo

- Documentary: French Camera by Ardavan Zeini Sogh

- Feature Film: The Passion of Mahamood by Davoud Abdolmaleki

Article 9 of the Constitution Awards

1. Sabini si nasce, DOP si diventa – IIS “Gregorio da Catino” Poggio Mirteto (RI)

2. Priolo: da città d’acciaio a paesaggio in mano ai ragazzi – Istituto Comprensivo Manzoni Dolci di Priolo Gargallo (SR)

3. Navigli – Scuola “Immaginazione e lavoro” Milano

- Apidge Award: Che tempo fa, che clima fa – “1° Circolo San Giacomo” Spoleto

- Local Perspectives Award: Benvenuti a Santa Marinella – Istituto Comprensivo Piazzale della Gioventù, Santa Marinella (RM), class 2B

- Italia Nostra Award: La Canzone di Isabella – IC Vinci and Liceo Artistico Virgilio di Empoli

The gala also welcomed special guests, including Brazilian influencer and YouTuber Brazo Crew, directors Daniele Falleri and Christian Marazziti, actresses Yassmin Pucci and Patrizia Bellucci, actor Massimiliano Buzzanca, producer Melina Arena, journalist and radio host Roberta Beta, coach Luca Papa, choreographer Michael Fuscaldo, Dr. Emami (Director of the Iranian Cultural Institute in Rome), and Yazdani, alongside many other friends and industry professionals.

The International Tour Film Festival, organized by CivitaFilm, is sponsored by the MIC (Ministry of Culture), Lazio Region, Roma Lazio Film Commission, Municipality of Civitavecchia, Ca.Ri.Civ Foundation, DMO Borghi Etruschi, Italia Nostra, Apidge, open MIND, ENEL, and Molinari.

See you in 2025!