La Guarimba International Film Festival: Seven Years of Community and Cinema in Calabria
The La Guarimba International Film Festival, established by Giulio Vita and Sara Fratini, is set to hold its seventh edition from August 7 to 11, 2019, in Amantea, Calabria. This festival champions democracy, inclusion, and accessibility. After being kidnapped for his protests in Venezuela, Vita returned to Italy and met Fratini in Madrid. Originally focused on short films, it has transformed into a notable platform for social innovation. In 2019, the festival collaborated with Rai 4 and Rai Cinema, garnering support from various embassies and sponsors. As a member of the Short Film Conference, it also runs the CAMBUR project aimed at reducing plastic waste. Featured films include "Il Mondo Trovato," "Vendo Pipas," "Tungrus," and "Simbiosis Carnal." Vita commends the rebellious nature of Calabria.
Key facts
- La Guarimba International Film Festival seventh edition runs August 7-11, 2019 in Amantea, Calabria.
- Founded by Giulio Vita and Sara Fratini.
- Vita was kidnapped and tortured in Venezuela for protesting against the government.
- Fratini is a Venezuelan illustrator who has published three books, two with Mondadori.
- The festival started as a short film event and became an association, later termed social innovation and community experience.
- 2019 media partnerships: Rai 4 and Rai Cinema.
- Support from embassies of United States, Hungary, Germany, Canada, and Representation of Flanders in Italy.
- Sponsors include MINI Italia, G-Technology, Klean Kanteen, Fichi Marano, Grafiche Calabria, Conad Campora San Giovanni.
- Support from Regione Calabria and MiBAC.
- Member of Short Film Conference.
- CAMBUR project eliminates single-use plastics; partnership with Parley for beach cleanup.
- Claims 46 million views on Giphy.
- Opening film: 'Il Mondo Trovato: Gli Spiriti Della Calabria' by Vincent Moon.
- Videoclip section includes Kris Mercado (director for Billie Eilish).
- Fiction 'Vendo Pipas' about Venezuelan migration crisis in Colombia.
- Documentary 'Tungrus' (Indian comedy).
- Animation 'Simbiosis Carnal' (sexual collage).
Entities
Artists
- Giulio Vita
- Sara Fratini
- Vincent Moon
- Kris Mercado
- Raman Djafari
- Daniel Almagor
Institutions
- La Guarimba International Film Festival
- Rai 4
- Rai Cinema
- Ambasciata degli Stati Uniti
- Ambasciata dell'Ungheria
- Ambasciata della Germania
- Ambasciata del Canada
- Rappresentanza Generale del Governo delle Fiandre in Italia
- MINI Italia
- G-Technology
- Klean Kanteen
- Fichi Marano
- Grafiche Calabria
- Conad Campora San Giovanni
- Regione Calabria
- MiBAC
- Short Film Conference
- Parley
- Mondadori
- Artribune
Locations
- Amantea
- Calabria
- Italy
- Caracas
- Venezuela
- Madrid
- Spain
- Colombia
- India