Ischia Global Film & Music Festival 2023 – Diane Warren, Simon Franglen & Sofia Carson
/in Awards, Festivals, News, Workshops /by STFThe 21st edition of the Ischia Global Film & Music Festival (July 9-16), in Ischia, Italy, will honor today, July 12th, songwriter Diane Warren, composer Simon Franglen, and singer Sofia Carson with the “Ischia William Walton Legend Award”, the “Ischia Film & Music Award”, and the “Ischia Global Music Award” respectively
Highlighted events for today, Wednesday, July 12/7:
11:00h – International Music Symposium – Film, Music and Artificial Intelligence: What is the Deal?
VILLA ARBUSTO – LACCO AMENO
Introduction: Clive Davis (USA), Chairman IGF 2023
With Simon Franglen (USA), Jean Michel Byron (ZA), Ivan Margari, B Band, Enzo Gragnaniello, Cristiano De Andrè and US publicist Ray Costa. Conducted by Claudio Cecchetto. Conclusion Don Davide Milani
16:00h – Forum “The Women’s Word”
VILLA ARBUSTO – LACCO AMENO
Greeting: Rosanna Romano, Directorate General for Cultural Policies and Tourism Regione Campania
Introduction: Trudie Styler (UK), Honorary President IGF
With Diane Warren (USA), Sofia Carson (USA), Catherine Hardwicke (USA), Frances O’Connor (UK), Raffaella De Laurentiis, Paola Turci, Clara McGregor (USA), Sonia Nassery Cole (Afghanistan) and Lena Roklin (USA), Asligul Atasalgun (Tur), Claudia Marchiori, Emma Tweed Radford (UK), Soleil Stasi, Nikita Pelizon, Chiara Tilesi (We Do It Together).
21:30h – “TELL IT LIKE A WOMAN” ILBE and WDIT production.
PIAZZA SANTA RESTITUTA – LACCO AMENO
The film will be introduced by composer Diane Warren (Academy Award 2023) and singer Sofia Carson
22:30h – Honoring the Ischia Award Winners – (by invitation only) Awards Ceremony.
PARCO NENZI BOZZI – ISCHIA PORTO – (by invitation only)
Diane Warren – “Ischia William Walton Legend Award”
Sofia Carson – “Ischia Global Music Award”
Mona Fastvold – “Ischia Art Award”
Paola Turci – “Ischia Italian Music Award”
Simon Franglen – “Ischia Film & Music Award”
Jean-Michel Byron – “Ischia Global Music Award”
Read more here:
Complete program (automatic translation Italian-English):
https://www.ischiaglobal.com/programma-eventi/
SUNDAY, JULY 9
QUEEN ISABELLA HOTEL – LACCO AMENO
19:00 Greeting: Giacomo Pascale – Mayor of Lacco Ameno
Welcome: Trudie Styler, IGF Honorary President and producer Pascal Vicedomini Forum Opening – Cinema, Music and Artificial Intelligence: What is the Deal?
Chaired by director Mike Figgis and multimedia artist Rosey Chan (UK) with special guest appearance by Professor Giulio Maira. Speakers: Paolo Del Brocco (Rai Cinema CEO), Maria Pia Ammirati (Rai Fiction Director) and many others.
CINEMA DELLE VITTORIE – FORIO
4:45 p.m. “EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE” by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (140′) – Academy Award 2023 (Best Picture)
19:15 “ELEMENTAL” by Peter Sohn (94′) – Ischia Kids Global Icons Section
21:00 Welcome to Ischia Global with IGF 2023 Chairman Jim Sheridan, by the president
of the Accademia Internazionale Arte Ischia Aldo Arcangioli and Festival Godmother Soleil Sorge
To follow: “DOUBLE SOUL” by Valerio Esposito (94) World Premiere Attended by director and producers Roberto Cipullo and Mario Pezzi
CINEMA EXCELSIOR – ISCHIA PORTO
18:30 “THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS” by Felix Van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch (140′) – David di Donatello Award 2023 (Best Film)
9 p.m. “WHITNEY” by Kasi Lemmons (146′)
CINEMA IN THE PIAZZA PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
21:30 Welcome by Mayor Giosi Ferrandino and IGF 2023 godmother Soleil Sorge “DANTE” by Pupi Avati
The film will be introduced by the director
SANTA RESTITUTA SQUARE – LACCO AMENO
22:00 Welcome by Mayor Giacomo Pascale and the godmother of IGF 2023 Soleil Sorge “DANTE” by Pupi Avati
The film will be introduced by the director
23:30 Paradise On The Beach Show: Music with the B Band and the Incanto Quartets 24:00 “Honoring the Ischia Award Winners” – Awards Ceremony
Greeting: Jim Sheridan, Chairman IGF 2023
Pupi Avati – “Ischia Legend Award – “In the name of by Truman Capote”
Giulio Maira – “Ischia Humanitarian Award”
Michael Radford (UK) – “Ischia People Award”
Fausto Russo Alesi – “Ischia Italian Actor of the Year Award” Pierpaolo Sileri – “Friend of Ischia Award”
Adriano Aragozzini – “Ischia Lifetime Achievement Award”
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22:00 QUEEN ISABELLA HOTEL
Welcome Dinner for Guests (by invitation only)
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MONDAY, JULY 10
VILLA ARBUSTO – LACCO AMENO
11:30 Forum – Cinema, Music and Artificial Intelligence: What is the Deal?
The floor is given to Clive Davis, music legend. Conducted by Pascal Vicedomini
16:00 Forum – Cinema and Youth: Ideas and strategies for engaging the younger generation.
Jim Sheridan (Ire) presides.
Speakers: agents Gianni Chiffi and Consuelo de Andreis, producers Roberto Cipullo and Mario Pezzi, directors Valerio Esposito, Francesco Giuffrè, actors Aaron Diaz, Tommaso Basili, Didi Anderson (U.K.), Niccolo’ Falsetti, Bruno Bilotta, Selene Caramazza, Giulia Ando’ and casting director Armando Pizzuti and many other artists.
17:00 Photographic Exhibition – “WOMEN ALL’ITALIANA.”
Opening with photographers Vicoolya & Saida (Ukr).
CLOISTER OF SAN FRANCESCO – FORIO
18:30 PHOTO EXHIBITION – “ONLY ONE” curated by MAREVIVO
Inauguration with MV president Rosalba Giugni, IGF 2023 godmother Soleil Sorge. Luca D’Ambra, president of the hoteliers of Ischia, presides.
CINEMA DELLE VITTORIE – FORIO
18:30 “VASCO – LIVE ROMA CIRCO MASSIMO” by Pepsy Romanoff (130′)
21:00 “YOU SING LOUD, I SING LOUDER” by Emma Westenberg (96′) Italian Premiere
The film will be presented by the director, actress Clara McGregor and producer Greg Lauritano
CINEMA EXCELSIOR – ISCHIA PORTO
7 pm “SPIDER-MAN ACROSS THE SPIDER – Verse” by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson (140′)
21:30 “AMLETO IS MY BROTHER” by Francesco Giuffrè (88) World Premiere
The film will be presented by the director and actor Paolo Vaselli
CINEMA IN PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
21:30 “AL CAPOLINEA” by Michele Schiano (12′)
“O PANARO” by Giuseppe Iacono (73′)
PIAZZA SANTA RESTITUTA – LACCO AMENO
22:00 “THE GREAT DAY” by Massimo Venier (90′) – Audience Award at the David di Donatello 2023
ALBERGO LA MADONNINA – CASAMICCIOLA TERME (by invitation only)
22:30 Honoring the Ischia Award Winners – Awards Ceremony
Gianni Chiffi and Consuelo De Andreis – “Ischia International Manager of the Year Award” Vicoolya & Saida – “Ischia Art Award “(Photography)
Giulia Ando’ – “Ischia Italian Breakout Actress of the Year Award”
Vincenzo Crea – “Ischia Italian Breakout Actor of the Year Award ”
Selene Caramazza – “Ischia Working Actress of the Year Award”
Nikita Pelizon – “Ischia Digital Creator Award”
Francesco Giuffré – “Ischia Social Award ”
Special Music Performance:
B Band
TUESDAY, JULY 11
CINEMA DELLE VITTORIE – FORIO
19:00 “ME AGAINST YOU” by Gianluca Leuzi (90′)
21:00 “EMILY” by Frances O’Connor (126′)
The film will be introduced by director and producer Piers Tempest
23:15 MUTI by George Gallo, Francesco Cinquemani, Luca Gilibert – 92′
The film will be presented by the director
CINEMA EXCELSIOR – ISCHIA PORTO
18:30 “SHAZAM FURY OF THE GODS” by David F. Sandberg (130′)
21:00 “THE LINE” by Ethan Berger (100′) – Special Screening
The film will be presented by actors Alex Wolff, Austin Abrams, Brady Colbert and producer Kyle Stroud
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE
21:30 PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
“MARGINS” by Niccolò Falsetti (91′)
21:30 PIAZZA SANTA RESTITUTA – LACCO AMENO
Tribute to Massimo Troisi
“LAGGIU’ QUALCUNO MI AMA” by Mario Martone (128′)
Introduced by the director of “Il Postino” Michael Radford (U.K.)
GABBIANO BEACH – FORIO (by invitation only) 10:30 p.m. Honoring the Ischia Award Winners –
Don Davide Milani (Entertainment Authority ) – “Ischia People Award”
Claudio Cecchetto – “Ischia People Award”
Luca Riemma – “Ischia Italian Breakout Actor of the Year Award”
Special Music Performance:
Enzo Gragnaniello B Band
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
VILLA ARBUSTO – LACCO AMENO
11:00 International Music Symposium – Film, Music and Artificial Intelligence: What is the Deal?
Introduction: Clive Davis (USA), Chairman IGF 2023
With Simon Franglen (USA), Jean Michel Byron (ZA), Ivan Margari, B Band, Enzo Gragnaniello, Cristiano De Andrè and US publicist Ray Costa. Conducted by Claudio Cecchetto
Conclusion Don Davide Milani
16:00 Forum “The Women’s Word”
Greeting: Rosanna Romano, Directorate General for Cultural Policies and Tourism Regione Campania
Introduction: Trudie Styler (UK), Honorary President IGF
With Diane Warren (USA), Sofia Carson (USA), Catherine Hardwicke (USA), Frances O’Connor (UK), Raffaella De Laurentiis, Paola Turci, Clara McGregor (USA), Sonia Nassery Cole (Afghanistan) and Lena Roklin (USA), Asligul Atasalgun (Tur), Claudia Marchiori, Emma Tweed Radford (UK), Soleil Stasi, Nikita Pelizon, Chiara Tilesi (We Do It Together).
VICTORIES CINEMA – FORIO
18:30 “FAST X” by Louis Leterrier (141′)
21:00 “MIRANDA’S VICTIM” by Michelle Danner (126) Italian Premiere The film will be presented by the director
CINEMA EXCELSIOR – ISCHIA PORTO
6:15 p.m. “BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER” by Ryan Coogler (161′)
21:15 “ON POINT” by Christian Schifano (5′) – European Premiere
The film will be introduced by the director, producers Francis Chapman and Ivy Freeman-Attwood.
To follow: “INLAND” by Fridtjof Ryder (88′) – Italian Premiere.
The film will be introduced by the director, actress Nell Williams and producer Kyle Stroud
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE
PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
21:30 SOLDIER UNDER THE MOON by Massimo Paolucci (100′)
PIAZZA SANTA RESTITUTA – LACCO AMENO
21:30 “TELL IT LIKE A WOMAN” ILBE and WDIT production.
The film will be introduced by composer Diane Warren (Oscar winner 2023) and singer Sofia Carson
NENZI BOZZI PARK – ISCHIA PORTO – (by invitation only)
22.30 Honoring the Ischia Award Winners – (by invitation only) Awards Ceremony
Diane Warren – “Ischia William Walton Legend Award”
Sofia Carson – “Ischia Global Music Award”
Mona Fastvold – “Ischia Art Award”
Paola Turci – “Ischia Italian Music Award”
Simon Franglen – “Ischia Film & Music Award”
Jean-Michel Byron – “Ischia Global Music Award”
Special Music Performance
Jean-Michel Byron with Ivan Margari
Paola Turci
B Band
THURSDAY, JULY 13
VILLA ARBUSTO – LACCO AMENO
11:00 One-on-one with Catherine Hardwicke
12:00 Forum – Independent Cinema: Young Ideas for the Future of the Big Screen Chaired by Bernard Hiller (USA). Speakers: Tim Blake Nelson, Andrea Scarduzio, Rory Alexander, Fridtjof Ryder, Livia Pillman, Adam Paulsen, Michal Chmielewski, Rachel and John Matthews
16:00 Face to face with Edwige Fenech and Marisa Laurito
VICTORIES CINEMA – FORIO
19:00 “MIXED BY ERRY” by Sidney Sibilia (110′)
21:00 “THE DUEL” by Justin Matthews and Luke Spencer Roberts (95′) European Premiere The film will be introduced by actress Rachel Matthews and producers Lena Roklin and John Matthews
23:00 “ROVING WOMAN” by Michal Chmielewski (95′) Italian Premiere The film will be introduced by the director
CINEMA EXCELSIOR – ISCHIA PORTO
19:00 “THE FLASH” by Andy Muschietti (144′)
21:30 “THE ENFORCER” by Richard Hughes (90′) – Italian Premiere
The film will be introduced by producers Avi Lerner and Heidi Jo Markel
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE
21:30 PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
“TIC TOC” by Davide Scovazzo (90′).
The film will be introduced by actors Eva Henger and Doctor Vintage
O’ VAGNITIELLO – CASAMICCIOLA
10:30 p.m. Honoring the Ischia Award Winners (by invitation only) – Awards Ceremony.
Raffaella De Laurentiis – “Ischia Global Producer of the Year Award”
Marisa Laurito – “Ischia Art Award”
Brady Corbet – “Ischia Working Actor of the Year Award”
Anastasia Kuzmina – “Ischia Art Award” (dance)
Soleil Sorge – “Ischia Digital Creator Award.
Andrea Sannino – “Ischia Music Award”
Franco Ricciardi – “Ischia Music Award”
Ciccio Merolla – “Ischia Music Award”
To follow Special Music Performance
Andrea Sannino
Franco Ricciardi
Cicco Merolla
DJ Set with Doctor Vintage
FRIDAY, JULY 14
VILLA ARBUSTO – LACCO AMENO
11:00 Forum – Hollywood strikes: what about Europe? Rights and duties of authors and publishers
Conducted by Bernard Hiller
Speakers: Amos Gitai (ISR), Roberto Sessa, Lena Roklin (USA), Joanne Colonna (USA), Nat Wolff (USA), Sofia Milos, Barbara Giordani, Francesco Vedovati, Armando Pizzuti, Annamaria Sambucco
Conclusions: Jim Sheridan (IRE)
12:30 Q&A with Brendan Fraser (USA)
CINEMA OF VICTORIES – FORIO
18:30 “ALL UP! HAPPY CAMPLEANNO CLAUDIO” by Duccio Forzano (130′)
21:00 “MOM HERE I COMMAND” by Federico Moccia (90′) World Premiere The film will be presented by the director, actor Alessio Di Domenicantonio and producer Francesco De Blasi
EXCELSIOR CINEMA – ISCHIA PORTO 19:15 “THE MENU'” by Mark Mylod (107′)
21:00 “BANK OF DAVE” by Chris Foggin (105′) Italian Premiere The film will be presented by director and producer Piers Tempest
CINEMA IN PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
21:30 “THE SPRING OF MY LIFE” by Zavvo Niccolosi (95′)
PIAZZA SANTA RESTITUTA – LACCO AMENO
21:30 “O’ PANARO” by Giuseppe iacono (75′)
TORRE MICHELANGELO – CARTA ROMANA (By invitation only)
22:30 Honoring the Ischia Award Winners – Awards.
Tim Blake Nelson “Ischia Art Award – Working Actor”
Lena Roklin – “Ischia International Manager of the Year Award”
Roberto Sessa – “Ischia Italian TV Producer of the Year Award”
Piers Tempest – “Ischia European Producer of the Year Award”
Angela Pagano – “Ischia Lifetime Achievement Award”
Anna Ammirati – “Ischia Italian Actress of the Year Award – Working actress”
Federico Moccia – “Ischia Comedy Director Award”
Anna Maria Sambucco – “Ischia Casting Director of the Year Award”
SATURDAY, JULY 15
VILLA ARBUSTO – LACCO AMENO
11:00 Forum – Cinema and Platforms: a bubble or the future?
Chaired by Amos Gitai (Isr)
Speakers: Nicola Claudio (Rai Cinema President), Raffaella De Laurentiis, Piers Tempest (UK), Kyle Stroud (USA), Luisa Pistoia, Barbara Giordani, Francesco Vedovati, Armando Pizzuti, Gabriele Lavia, Alessandro Cremona, Stefano Reali
Conclusions: Jim Sheridan (Ire).
12.00 Face to face with Rob Marshall (USA)
CINEMA DELLE VITTORIE – FORIO
7 p.m. “THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME” by Pupi Avati (98′)
The film will be introduced by actors Edwige Fenech and Gabriele Lavia
21:00 “MAFIA MAMMA” by Catherine Hardwicke (101′) Italian Premiere The film will be introduced by the director
23:00 “THE WHALE” by Darren Aronofsky (117′) Oscar-winning film 2023 (Best Actor)
CINEMA EXCELSIOR – ISCHIA PORTO
19:00 “ROMANTICHE” by Pilar Fogliati (108′)
21:00 “LA SIRENETTA” by Rob Marshall (120′)
The film will be presented by the director
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE
PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
21:30 “‘ASTERIX & OBELIX IN THE MIDDLE KINGDOM'” by Guillaume Canet (111′)
PIAZZA SANTA RESTITUTA – LACCO AMENO
22:00 “ZEFFIRELLI. REBEL CONFORMIST” by Selma Dell’Olio (120′)
ALBERGO DELLA REGINA ISABELLA – LACCO AMENO – (by invitation only)
22.30 Honoring the Ischia Award Winners – Awards Ceremony
Introduction: Clive Davis, IGF past Honoree
Robert Marshall – “Ischia Legend Award – In the name of Luchino Visconti”
Brendan Fraser – “Ischia Global Actor Award”
Catherine Hardwicke – “Ischia Global Director of the Year Award” Edwige Fenech – “Ischia Lifetime Achievement Award”
Gabriele Lavia – “Ischia Lifetime Achievement Award”
Andrea Scarduzio – “Ischia Global Breakout Actor of the Year Award”
Jamal Taslaq – “Ischia Art Award (Fashion)”
To follow Special Music Performances
Spillenzia Band
SUNDAY, JULY 16
CINEMA DELLE VITTORIE – FORIO
19:15 “LAST NIGHT OF LOVE” by Andrea DI Stefano (120′) The work in competition at Berlin 2023
21:30 “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3” by James Gunn (150′)
CINEMA EXCELSIOR – ISCHIA PORTO
17:30 “AVATAR THE WAY TO THE WATER” by James Cameron (192)’
21:00 “THREE MEN AND A PHANTOM” by I Ditelo Voi (90′)
The film will be presented by the filmmakers
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE
PIAZZA MARINA – CASAMICCIOLA
21:30 “CHIARA” by Susanna Nicchiarelli (106′)
PIAZZA SANTA RESTITUTA – LACCO AMENO
21:30 “VICINI DI CASA” by Paolo Costella (83′)
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