Make yourself comfortable in your armchair, grab some popcorn: the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival begins at Forte Village . For the occasion, Cagliari anticipated the red carpet which will be rolled out in Santa Margherita di Pula in the next few days and showed its stars. This morning the capital became the center of international attention with the press conference presenting the seventh edition of the event, which will be held from 20 to 23 June between Cagliari and Forte Village. The event saw the participation of numerous film stars, both Italian and international, including Brie Larson, Bo Derek, Ambra Angiolini, Salvatore Esposito, Dolph Lundgren, Carla Gugino, Ioan Gruffudd, Caterina Guzzanti, Margherita Mazzucco, Diana Del Bufalo , Ludovica Martino, Gemma Arterton, John David Washington, Silvio Orlando and Giampaolo Morelli. This event has transformed the city into a crossroads of talent and glamour, consolidating Cagliari as an international showcase for the seventh art.

The enthusiasm was palpable as the stars, from all over the world, found themselves in the heart of Sardinia, welcoming each other warmly after months, or even years, of distance. The Filming Italy Sardegna Festival is not only a celebration of cinema, but also an opportunity for professionals who share a common passion to meet, discuss and reconnect. Laughter, handshakes and knowing glances filled the air, creating an atmosphere of celebration and collaboration.

The director and creator of the festival, Tiziana Rocca, was fundamental in transforming this event into a one-of-a-kind event. For the first time, cinema and television come together in a program that includes screenings, meetings and presentations of films and television series, involving the most important distributions and productions, as well as the giants of VOD and television entertainment.

Ambra Angiolini, godmother of the festival, underlined her enthusiasm for this return to Sardinia, a land that has hosted her many times with great warmth. He expressed his pride in a festival that addresses important issues such as peace, the environment, equality and gender violence, using art as a tool to raise awareness and promote change. Rocca dedicated this edition to women, in particular to Sandra Milo, a great friend with an extraordinary career. However, female empowerment will not be the only topic covered.

Brie Larson, honorary president of the festival, said she was grateful for the opportunity to participate and visit the beautiful region of Sardinia for the first time. Even Silvio Orlando, who accepted Rocca's invitation with enthusiasm, expressed his joy at being back in Sardinia after filming "Ariaferma" there. John David Washington expressed his honor in representing the international delegation and in being able to work with so many extraordinary women.

The jury includes, among others, Raffaele Esposito, who compliments “a festival so capable of creating connections between Italy and the rest of the world. Through our profession we want to continue to make young people who want to enter the world of cinema dream, which is much more than a simple profession." Dolph Lundgren fondly remembered his first visit to Sardinia, which took place 40 years ago thanks to Grace Jones, “she introduced me to the beauty and nightlife of Sardinia. I have returned here several times, even with my children, and over the years I have had the opportunity to visit the wonders that this land offers, to which I am always happy to return". Carla Gugino also shared her childhood memories linked to Sardinia, thanking Tiziana Rocca for the invitation and for making her rediscover the beauties of the region.

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