"Aping Edwin Porter" (UK) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Aping Edwin Porter" directed by James O'Donnell (UK) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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Interview with Director Greta Di Raimondo

Greta Di Raimondo was born in Salemi (Italy) on October 4th, 1996. She has always had a strong passion for art and cinema and in 2010 she decided to attend a film school, where she studied the field of audiovisual disciplines from a technical and theoretical point of view and multimedia arts. In 2021 she finished her university studies with a Master's Degree in Theater and Performing Arts at the IUAV University of Venice with a research thesis on found footage cinema. In addition to her passion for directing, she writes about cinema for the "Birdmen Magazine".

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Q. Hello Greta, it's a pleasure to have you with us for this interview. Congratulations on your ‘Best Drama’ award at last April's edition of the “Rome International Movie Awards” (clike HERE).
Your new movie is “Metamorfosi”: in a few words, what is it about?
A. I'm really honoured for this prize and I would like to thank the "Rome International Movie Awards" jury for reward my film, this means a lot. "Metamorfosi" is a psychological and intimate journey into the emotions of a young man with a painful past and with a strong artistic and expressive vein. As the title suggests, the film is the metaphor of a rediscovery of oneself that leads to a rebirth in a new guise.

Q. What can you tell us about the shoot as such, and the on-set atmosphere? Was it difficult to find the right collaborators and, above all, a cast who could translate your cinematographic vision into acting and images?
A. The shooting period on set was, from an artistic point of view, particularly stimulating for the team. There has always been an active exchange of ideas and impressions between the team and the actors and, as my first solo approach to directing, I was lucky enough to partner with them. From the beginning I have always had a precise idea on how the actors were to impersonate the characteristics of the characters in the film. Finding the right actor to play the main character was the most difficult challenge. In a film like "Metamorfosi", where the almost absence of dialogue requires an almost completely bodily acting, it was necessary to have actors who were able to communicate in a soundless way, only with the face and the movements, like in silent cinema. Despite the difficulty of these roles, the actors have managed very well in bringing the sensations and emotions of the characters back to the screen. 

Q. What got you into filmmaking in the first place, and did you receive any formal training on the subject?
A. I have always interested in cinema and filmmaking and my main goal is to make film directing my job. My first school was the movies I loved to see and watch as a child. I tried to understand the mechanisms behind the making of a film and reproduced them at home, as a game. I started studying cinema from a technical point of view during high school years, in which I attended a course dedicated to history of cinema and film directing. I had the fortune to interface with professionals in the sector, who taught me the language of cinema and start immediately to experiment with.

Q. What can you tell us about your filmwork prior to "Metamorfosi"?
A. As I said, "Metamorfosi" is my first solo approach to cinema as a director. Before making this film I had some experiences of collaborations with other work teams and I received many commissioning of works such as commercials, promotional and private videos. In 2017 I worked for the Stiftung Mozarteum of Salzburg and I realized a short docu-film about the annual musical week on town. That was my very first important commission. 

Q. Any future projects you’d like to share? 
A. I'm currently working on many ideas, among which I would like to direct a film about a particular episode of Mozart’s trip in Italy. You will see hopefully soon.

Q. How would you describe yourself as a director?
A. To be honest, I'm still discovering myself as a director. I think it is one of the most complete figures in the artistic field and I think it takes several years to reach a sufficient maturity. As a director I love to transfer my imagination to the actors and also to the work team and see it born and developing. I immediately establish a good communication with the actors and it is my priority that they feel as comfortable as possible in the role they are playing. I am very attentive to details on set and tend to want to perfect every aspect. There is never a shortage of moments of fun that I consider essential for the success of a good coexistence on the set and on the sensations that each of us will then carry inside after.

Q. Directors (and indeed actors) who inspire you?
A. I have a particular interest in classical cinema and the directors I love and have inspired me are many. To name a few: Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick, Sergio Leone, Ingmar Bergman, Francis Ford Coppola, Milos Forman, Luchino Visconti, Pier Paolo Pasolini. Among the directors of the contemporary scene I also have to name Paolo Sorrentino, Mario Martone, Yorgos Lanthimos, Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton. I also have a strong passion for German cinema of the early twentieth century (German Expressionism) and my favourite directors of that era are: Robert Wiene, Fritz Lang and F. W. Murnau.

Q. Your favourite movies? And of course, films you really deplore?
A. As a cinephile I can never give a precise list of my favorite films, but if I had to mention the ones that influenced me the most I would say: "Amadeus" (1984) directed by Milos Forman, "Barry Lyndon" (1975) and "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999) directed by Stanley Kubrick, "The Third Man" (1949) directed by Carol Reed, "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962) directed by David Lean, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) directed by Sergio Leone, "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) directed by Robert Wiene and so others more. I don't think I have any films that I disapprove of because I respect every form of cinema language, however I have to admit that I am not a great lover of the comic genre.

Q. Where can people see your work?
A. I'm on Facebook (HERE), Instagram (HERE) and Filmfreeway (HERE).

Q. Thank you for this very inspiring interview, Greta. Here at the “Rome International Movie Awards” we look forward to seeing and appreciating your new film productions!
A. I enjoyed so much this interview! Thank you for having me and I hope to compete to your festival with a new film as soon as possible! 

 

"Incorrigible" (UK) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Incorrigible" by Tatiana Mikova (UK) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Almost saint Senya" (Ukraine) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Almost saint Senya" directed by Vladyslav Robski (Ukraine) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Princess of nowhere" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Princess of nowhere" directed by Nina Kazé (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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Interview with Award-Winning Director Greta Di Raimondo is coming on May 28th

Interview with Award-Winning Director Greta Di Raimondo is coming on May 28th... Only on the "Rome International Movie Awards" website.

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"The Electric Cycle Racing League" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"The Electric Cycle Racing League" directed by James Matthew Storm (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Sleepless in Bandra" (India) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Sleepless in Bandra" directed by Ajinkya Narkar (India) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"A part of me" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"A part of me" directed by John Jacobsen (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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April trophies ready to fly!!!

Our beautiful trophies are ready to fly: the statuettes for the April edition will be sent today. What are you waiting for? There is no better gift for you and your cast and crew! Order now the "Capitoline Wolf" with Romulus and Remus, symbol of Rome 💖

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"My Big Heist" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"My Big Heist" directed by Scott E. Gordon, Jeremiah Folia (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"For I Am Dead" (Belgium) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"For I Am Dead" directed by Patricia Delso Lucas (Belgium) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Knights of Swing" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Knights of Swing" directed by Emilio Joseph Palame, David Gutel (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Stallone Frank, That is" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Stallone Frank, That is" directed by Derek Wayne Johnson (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Critically Ashamed 2" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Critically Ashamed 2" directed by Franca Paschen (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Dove hai messo Cappuccetto Rosso" (Italy) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Dove hai messo Cappuccetto Rosso" directed by Francesco Cabras (Italy) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Beatrice" (Italy) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Beatrice" directed by Gian Piero Rotoli (Italy) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Sleep, Celeste" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Sleep, Celeste" directed by Julia St. Pierre (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"The black sea of roses" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"The black sea of roses" written by Vanessa Monique Chattman (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Rich Bitch" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Rich Bitch" by Jordanne Calvin (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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APRIL 2022 - WINNERS

We are extremely proud to announce the winners for the April contest (in alphabetical order).
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1. "Stoyan", by Roberto Ruiz Céspedes (Spain)
2. "The Paradise Motel", by Walter Hochbrueckner (USA)

1. "Black Constellation", by Jaime Urquiza (Mexico)
2. "Everything I could", by Ben Cable (USA)
3. "Metamorphosis", by Greta Di Raimondo (Italy)
4. "Seventeen", by Amira Kopeyeva (Kazakhstan)

1. "First Impression", by Daria Tuca (UK)
2. "The Printer", by Zachary Krueger (USA)
 

1. "A Heart For The Heartless", by Margaux Verissimo (France)
2. "Kiss - Future of a generation", by Tony Morgan, Roberta Arnone, Jacopo Dotti, Fabio Finazzi (Italy)

1. "Hanging Buddy", by John R. Kestner (USA)
 

1. "Chest", by Aaron Irons (USA)
2. "Seasoning of the Soul", by Charli Brown (USA)

1. "Caught in the middle", by Ajayi Osahon (USA)
2. "Placebo effect", by Arthur Moric (Brazil)

1. "Skat", by Michael Boston (USA)

1. "Self Quarantined", by Keith B. Plummer (USA)
2. "Starship Troopers Deadlock", by Steffen Werner (Germany)

1. "Noise", by Victoria G. (USA)

1. "Bite the Bullet", by Mousa Ghodratifard (Canada)

1. "Deleted", by Ken Ng (Singapore)

1. "Bigfoot? Bigger Men!", by Carter Schaeffer (USA)
2. "Casanoir", by John Schindler (USA)
3. "Mustache Club", by Devin Calderone (USA)

1. "Blood Dust", by Batya G. Cruz (USA)

1. "Kumaru", by Bruno Maravilha, Patrícia Santos, Tânia Teixeira (Portugal)

1. "Digital for Humanity", by Alessandro Maso, Raffaele Petrigliano (Italy)

1. "Invisible Children of LA", by Maryana Palmer (USA)

1. "Refugees", by Deluxion Mohan (USA)

1. "Dear God", by Cathy Allen (Australia)
2. "Over her", by Lina Åström (Sweden)
3. "Terrona Publisher", by Antonio Esposito (Italy)

1. "A feast that never comes", by Maria Juranic (USA)
2. "Remain", by Maria Mancini (Italy)

1. "Khora", by Nalan Abbasoğlu (Turkey)
2. "Omega", by Alberto Martín-Aragón (Spain)

1. "A feast that never comes", by Maria Juranic (USA)
2. "Starship Troopers Deadlock", by Steffen Werner (Germany)

1. "No More Mr. Nice Guy", by Becky Doyon (USA)
2. "Promises", by James Naleski (Ukraine)

1. Rachel Morgan, Sven Britt, Maria Juranic for "A feast that never comes" (USA)
2. Isabel Scott Ingram for "Casanoir" (USA)
3. Geping Zheng for "Deleted" (USA)
4. Nureddin Buğra Aközek for "Khora" (Turkey)
5. Steffen Werner for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)
6. Miguel Ángel Poveda Criado, Carlos Mestanza, Susana Hornos for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. Maria Juranic for "A feast that never comes" (USA)
2. Gabriel Da Silva for "Alone" (Switzerland)
3. John Schindler for "Casanoir" (USA)
4. Ken Ng for "Deleted" (Singapore)
5. Steffen Werner for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)
6. Roberto Ruiz Céspedes for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. Margaux Verissimo for "A heart for the heartless" (France)
2. Aaron Irons for "Chest" (USA)
3. Qi Guan for "Flee" (Republic of Korea)
4. Victoria G. for "Noise" (USA)
5. Arthur Moric for "Placebo effect" (Brazil)
6. Charli Brown for "Seasoning of the Soul" (USA)
7. Amira Kopeyeva for "Seventeen" (Kazakhstan)

1. Claudio Schwendener for "Alone" (France)
2. Jonathan Geffner for "Casanoir" (USA)
3. Ben Cable for "Everything I could" (USA)
4. Michael Boston for "Skat" (USA)
5. Tristán Ulloa for "Stoyan" (Spain)
6. Scotty Stahl for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)
7. Mel Novak for "The Paradise Motel" (USA)
8. Zachary Krueger for "The Printer" (USA)

1. Batya G. Cruz for "Blood Dust" (USA)
2. Paola Rodrigues for "Placebo effect" (Brazil)
3. Shannan Leigh Yancsurak for "Skat" (USA)
4. Phelan A. Davion for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)
5. Marta Milans for "Stoyan" (Spain)
6. Dawna Lee Heising for "The Paradise Motel" (USA)

1. Marty Lindsey for "Blood Dust" (USA)
2. Marcus Hensley for "Dear God" (Australia)
3. Vincent Ng for "Deleted" (Singapore)
4. Carlos Mestanza for "Stoyan" (Spain)
 

1. Pam Renall for "Blood Dust" (USA)
2. Larissa Drobychevskaja for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)
3. Paulina Gálvez for "Stoyan" (Spain)
4. Tatiana Burcan for "What lies ahead" (Spain)

1. Max Ulloa for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. Piraye Vera Göztaş for "Khora" (Turkey)
2. Chloe Palaveev for "Stoyan" (Spain)
3. Gala Bichir for "What lies ahead" (Spain)

1. Eman Elsweisy, Jason C. Campbell for "Caught in the middle" (USA)
2. Ben Cable, Sierra Nowak for "Everything I could" (USA)
3. Marta Milans, Marta Milans for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. John Raffles Durbin, Kayla Farrish, Nico Li, Paul Vickers for "A feast that never comes" (USA)
2. Jasson Cring, Sarah Van Arsdal, Marissa Kaye, Ted Welch, Dean Shortland, Josh Croft, Jessejames Locorriere for "Chest" (USA)
3. Nikolas Savvides, Jamie Sordyl, Naoimh Morgan, Rosina Williams, Joey Maragakis for "First Impression" (UK)
4. Jack Zullo, Matt C. Jones, Lauren Simon, Josh Margulies, G. Smokey Campbell for "Mustache Club" (USA)
5. Scotty Stahl, Phelan A. Davion, Anna Dönitz, Larissa Drobychevskaja, Christoph Werner, Richard Becker for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)

1. Diego Franco for "Black Constellation" (Mexico)
2. Jack Chen for "Deleted" (Singapore)
3. Kadir Yücel for "Khora" (Turkey)
4. Kenneth Oribe for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. Lauren Josephine, Maria Juranic, Sven Britt for "A feast that never comes" (USA)
2. Joel Wilson for "Dear God" (Australia)
3. Jim Martin for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)
4. Paul Mateos Verdejo for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. Chuck Rockford for "Skat" (USA)
2. David Mantecón for "Stoyan" (Spain)
3. Graham Zima for "The Printer" (USA)
 

1. Maria Juranic for "A feast that never comes" (USA)
2. James Naleski, Azara Christienne for "Promises" (Ukraine)
3. Velda Tomova for "Refugees" (USA)
4. Zack Bower for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)
5. Stefano Gargiulo for "The Loot" (Italy)

1. "Raveena’s Revenge", by Joe Boi (USA)
2. "Rescue Heart", by Tane McClure (USA)
3. "Rise of the Accenniri", by Charli Brown (USA)
4. "The Firehouse", by Tony Germinario, Greg McLaughlin (USA)
5. "You found me", by Ben Sarro (USA)

1. Wee Meng Hee for "Deleted" (Singapore)
2. Keith B. Plummer for "Self Quarantined" (USA)
3. Steffen Werner for "Starship Troopers Deadlock" (Germany)

1. Samantha Mileski for "Seasoning of the Soul" (USA)

1. Batya G. Cruz, Pam Renall for "Blood Dust" (USA)
2. Carol Chong for "Deleted" (Singapore)

1. Odilis Trinidad for "Casanoir" (USA)
2. Momoko for "Deleted" (Singapore)
3. Natividad Bujalance Andres for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. Rafael Guimarães for "Placebo effect" (Brazil)
2. Ralitsa Roth for "Stoyan" (Spain)

1. Batya G. Cruz for "Blood Dust" (USA)
2. Keng Boon Lim for "Deleted" (Singapore)
3. Hüseyin Akgül, Serhat Akpinar for "Khora" (Turkey)
4. Michael Boston for "Skat" (USA)