The Road to the Oscars® Begins at Marateale Film Festival

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Marateale, a prominent italian film festival for celebrating and showcasing films, is proud to announce an exciting and exclusive partnership with the prestigious VS Oscar® Qualifying Program of Voce Spettacolo Production & Distribution Company. Through this partnership, Marateale will offer the winner of its upcoming edition a unique opportunity to participate in the Oscar® 2025 qualifications.

The Marateale Film Festival, known for its dedication to promoting exceptional films and shorts, has long been a prominent fixture in the global film festival circuit. This partnership with the VS Oscar Qualifying Program underscores its commitment to providing emerging filmmakers with a pathway to industry recognition and accolades on the highest stage.

The highlight of this partnership is the golden opportunity awarded to the winning short film at Marateale. The selected short film will gain direct access to the qualifying process for the 2025 Academy Awards. This marks a significant milestone for both the festival and the filmmakers, as an Oscar qualification can open doors to greater exposure, distribution, and further opportunities in the film industry.

Marateale Festival Director, Nicola Timpone, expressed enthusiasm about this partnership, stating, “We are delighted to align ourselves with the VS Oscar Qualifying Program, which is renowned for its unwavering commitment to promoting outstanding short films. This partnership will undoubtedly bolster the careers of the talented individuals behind the winning film, providing them with the recognition and opportunities they deserve.”

As the partnership commences, anticipation is building for the Marateale Film Festival’s upcoming edition, where the first beneficiary of this exclusive collaboration will be determined.

The Marateale Film Festival invites filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts from around the world to partake in this remarkable cinematic journey.

“VS OSCAR QUALIFYING PROGRAM”

VS Oscar Qualifying Program is the first and only Italian Oscar® Qualifying Program, entirely dedicated to Italian short films, which unites Italian cinema with Hollywood.

An unmissable, unique and exclusive opportunity dedicated to all directors, filmmakers, productions, distributions and film festivals with the goal of screening films in Los Angeles in order to consequently enter them in the Live Action Short Film, Animated Short Film and Documentary Short Film sections of the Academy Awards®.

The program was conceived by italian Film Production and Distribution Company Voce Spettacolo founded by Walter Nicoletti, Oscar® qualified director and member of the International Press Academy Satellite Awards™, Independent Spirit Awards and Online Film & Television Association of the United States.

Info and Regulations:
www.vocespettacolo.com
vocespettacolo@gmail.com