Executive Director Luigi Campanile announces the Puglia Premiere of Rachid Benhadj’s film For Bread Alone, which will kick-off the 2006 Salento International Film Festival ( September 9 – September 17) as the Opening Night Film, Saturday September 9 at 9:30 P.M. outdoor screening in the historical Piazza Pisanelli in Tricase, home of the Salento International Film Festival.For Bread Alone starring Said Taghmaoui and Marzia Tedeschi is an autobiographical story based on the book “For Bread...
The 2006 Los Angeles Italian Film Awards, now in its 8th year, will take place on October 2006 at the historic Majestic Crest Theatre, in the heart of Westwood, Festival Director Luigi Campanile announced today.LAIFAFEST 2006 is proud to call The Majestic Crest Theatre its new home. The Majestic Crest Theatre has a long and fascinating history as one of the true landmark single screen theatres in the country. The Crest was constructed in 1941 By Frances Seymour Fonda, the second wife of Henry F...
Luigi Campanile, Executive Director of LAIFAFEST 2005 today announced that the film "13 At A Table" is the winner of the Seventh Annual Los Angeles Italian Film Awards.After screening this year excellent selection of Italian films at the festival, the Jury found "13 At A Table" very entertaining, fun and reminded them of the wonderful golden age of Italian Cinema. The film was beautifully shot and well directed by Enrico Oldoini. There are so many wonderful characters for everyone to enjoy...
LAIFA FILM FEST 2005 LINE UP ANNOUNCEDApril 11 to 14The 7th Annual Los Angeles Italian Film Awards & Festival (LAIFA) has announced its line-up, including the closing night film, a whimsical romantic comedy, After Midnight (Dopo Mezzanotte). Directed, written and produced by Davide Ferrario, the film stars Giorgio Pasotti, Francesca Inaudi, Silvio Orlando.The festival kicks-off on April 11 at 8:00 P.M. with the Opening Night Film Presentation 13 At a Table (Tredici a Tavola) a mid-summer n...
The 6th Annual Los Angeles Italian Film Awards is proud to announce our 2004 Winners. All awards were announced at the LAIFA Gala Sunday April 25, 2004 at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood.For Best Documentary"A Rhythm For Your Soul- Tarantism And Natural Theraphy" Directed by Giuliano CapaniFor Best Short Subject"Maree", Tides Directed by James PelleritoFor Best Film by an Italian-American Director "Deprivation" Directed By Jesse ScolaroFor Best Film by an Italian Director "Ilaria Alpi - The c...
LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT A JOE MANTEGNA TONIGHT AT THE ARCLIGHT - VENITIAN CARNIVAL ,THE BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS & THE DESERT ROSES. Joe Mantegna will be honored at "The Sixth Annual Los Angeles Italian Film Awards" (LAIFAFEST 2004), Tonight Sunday April 25 at 7:30, at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood. Mr. Mantegna will be presented with the LAIFA 2004 Life Time Achievement Award followed by the "VENETIAN CARNIVAL PARTY". THE BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS WILL BE PERFORMING DURING THE AWARD CEREMONY AND ...
LAIFAFEST 2004 BRINGING SALENTO TO HOLLYWOODA documentary by Giuliano Capani "A RHYTHM FOR YOUR SOUL - TARANTISM AND NATURAL THERAPY" and "ITALIAN SUD EST" by Fluid Video Crew, will be presented at "The Sixth Annual Los Angeles Italian Film Awards" (LAIFAFEST 2004) which will be held on April 20-24, 2004, at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood. For schedule and showtime please check the LAIFA website http://www.laifafest.com by March 25."A RHYTHM FOR YOUR SOUL - TARANTISM AND NATURAL THERAPY" Ta...
Respect: Joe Mantegna will be honored at "The Sixth Annual Los Angeles Italian Film Awards" (LAIFAFEST 2004), which will be held on April 20-24, 2004, at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood. Mr. Mantegna will be presented with the LAIFA 2004 Life Time Achievement, festival Director Luigi Campanile announced today.Chicago native Joe Mantegna has a strong background in both theater and film. After making his Broadway debut in Stephen Schwartz's musical of Studs Terkel's Working, Joe was awarded ...
