Event & Exhibitions

VICO EQUENSE – The Social World Film Festival is more than just a film showcase; it stands as a moment of cultural and social gathering, a platform for advocacy and reflection. It highlights social cinema as a medium for international communication and dialogue, serving as a critical space for development and promotion. The festival’s socially-focused nature is evident in its growing audience, particularly for short films, documentaries, and feature films with social themes, many of which are low-budget and/or independent productions.

Given the festival’s strong social orientation and the works in competition, the Pubblicità Progresso Foundation has granted its patronage to the second edition and will participate directly in the event.

The Social World Film Festival aims to be the first and only festival dedicated to social cinema in its broadest interpretations. It acts as a powerful cultural and tourist attraction, integrating various activities into a comprehensive yet accessible program that enhances the historical, natural, architectural, and scenic resources of the area. Prominent figures from national and international cinema will attend, engaging with young participants in lively discussions, offering valuable advice, and receiving the honorary title of “Ambassadors of Youth.”

The Pubblicità Progresso Foundation will be present at the following events:

Saturday, May 12, 2012
11:00 AM: Workshop with students from the “Young Media Campus” on communication (closed session, limited to 16 participants).
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Presentation of the book “Pubblicità Progresso. La comunicazione sociale in Italia,” published by Rai Eri, with Alberto Contri, President of Pubblicità Progresso. Moderated by Giovanni Chianelli.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Location: Conference Hall, Castello Giusso – Vico Equense
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: “Cinema as a Vehicle for Social Messages”
Screening of short films:
Corti by Angelo Cretella (Italy, 15 min)
Qualcos@ in più by Alfio D’Agata (Italy, 13 min)
Il Sospetto by Giovanni Meola (Italy, 15 min)
L’Agnellino con le trecce by Maurizio Rigatti (Italy, 15 min)
Second International Conference: “Cinema as a Vehicle for Social Messages”
Participants include:
Giuseppe Alessio Nuzzo (Artistic Director, Social World Film Festival)
Emma Perrelli (Executive, Presidency of the Council of Ministers)
Carlo Brancaleoni (Head of Debut Films, Rai Cinema)
Alberto Contri (President, Pubblicità Progresso)
Giuseppe Attene (Producer, Cinecittà-Luce)
Orsola Clausi (Programming Manager, Diva Universal)
Directors Angelo Cretella, Alfio D’Agata, and Giovanni Meola
Actor Enrico Di Grazia
Award Ceremony: Certificates presented to members of the “Young Media Campus,” “Young Film Factory,” “Social World Contest,” and “Youth Jury” workshops by Emma Perrelli from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Youth Department.