During the six days in July, the Kinoappennino event saw Italy's central Apennines turn into an open-air film workshop. Under the guidance of creative filmmakers, local residents stepped onto the camera to help create a series of moving short films – attracting audiences and inspiring new re-wildlife.
Gabriele di Camillo
A big screen comes to a town
This summer, one called “Kinoappennino“ See Central Apennines Italy's re-wild landscape transforms into a hub of photography creativity as a town Pettorano Sul Gizio Its surroundings turned into a huge open-air movie. The groundbreaking “Movie Jam Conference” saw dozens of filmmakers – many from other European countries, and some from farther regions, creating a series of short films in record time. The two screening nights in the town attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic audiences, strengthening the connection between people, places and powerful stories inspired by the Apennine landscape.
Depend on Re-wild Apennines team, Kinoappennino Offers a unique opportunity to allow local residents and international visitors to rejuvenate and natural restoration themes. Many of the short films produced during the event focused on these topics, while others took a wider range of inspiration from nature or explored different topics – reflecting the diversity and creative freedom that defined the gathering.
Stefania di Clemente
Community-centric cinema
At the heart of this artistic creativity and diversity, an element stands out – the active participation of the local community.
“It’s really heart-warming because we don’t know what happens before the event,” said Angela Tavone, communications manager at Rewilding Apennines. “From sharing ideas, preparing scenes and scenery, to assisting during filming and performances, it’s great to see Kinoappennino capture the hearts of many residents and visitors. I think we end up getting a lot of new regeneration enthusiasts.”
“As with the directors of the films I've ever starred in, I've met new and talented people like the directors of the films I've ever starred in,” added Pettorano Sul Gizio resident Pierpaolo de Panfilis. “Although no action was taken before, I found it natural for me. It was rich and very enjoyable to do it with such talented people.”
Lorenza Sassone
Movies, friendship and fun
Kinoappennino draws inspiration from the “Kinokabaret” movement, which was born in Canada in 1999 and has since become increasingly popular worldwide. Kinokabaret is essentially a filmmaking workshop that lasts for several days, bringing together amateur and professional filmmakers from around the world to produce short, low-budget (or no-budget) movies. The focus is on shared efforts, experimentation and enthusiasm – as well as healthy friendship and fun.
Apart from dozens of local residents and businesses played a role Kinoappennino,,,,, The event welcomes more than 40 participants from Europe and beyond. In leadership, the June Open Day helps prepare the community and gives the re-wild Apennines team the opportunity to introduce some of the upcoming directors’ ideas and requirements. This early engagement ensures that locals are not only the hosts, but also active collaborators shape the stories told on the screen.
“What shocked me the most was that Kinoappennino was the professionalism and kindness of the Oganisers,” said Italian director Marco Griffini. “This combined with the location and courtesy of the local residents makes it a memorable event that plays a crucial role in raising awareness of protecting and enhancing wild nature.”
Bruno d'Amicis
Lights, cameras, action!
The Kinoappennino activity is divided into two sections. Both start with introductory meetings, where there were stories and formed a production team consisting of directors, sound technicians, camera operators, actors, actresses, assistants, and extras. A total of 18 films have been filmed over the past six days – from educational works that promote the responsible use of natural resources to introspective shorts, resavage shorts; from stories of lush nature surrounding Pettorano Sul Gizio to help people recover, to the regeneration of others’ ability to inspire a sense of rebirth; from super-sentimental “Quickie” videos to longer films with elaborate pictures.
More than 200 people gathered to watch the movies, which were exhibited on two nights at the Outdoor Theatre in Pettorano Sul Gizio, and the movies were exhibited on two nights. Enhanced community awareness by screening two other films sponsored movies Cinemabruzzo As part of the tour “Uppennino” music festival, the show shares short films produced in the Abruzzo area. This program also has features Giro di ViteThis is a short film made by re-wildlife, shot entirely on Pettorano Sul Gizio last year. In addressing the pressing problems of wildlife poisoning, the film adds a strong real-world dimension to screening and emphasizes the important link between cinema and conservation.
Daniela Gentile
Return to public demand
For those who missed the screening in July, all the films produced through Kinoappennino were staged on August 24 at Pettorano Sul Gizio. The campaign was so successful that the Rewilding Apennines team was considering organizing a second edition. stay tuned!
Kinoappennino is organized by Rewilding Apennines in partnership with the city of Pettorano Sul Gizio, Monte Genzana Alto Gizio Nature Reserveand Valleluna Cooperative. The Rewilding Apennines team would like to thank local partners and Cinemabruzzo for supporting the event.
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