The javelin accompanies Dan Pembroke from childhood to Paralympic sport. In Kie Cummings’s documentary, training, family archives and filtered images explore the relationship between ambition, sight loss and hopes for the future.
While recovering from a serious injury, Isco Alarcón moves between medical appointments, training and family life. Sara Sálamo follows the time of rehabilitation and the relationship between private vulnerability, public expectations and the desire to return to the pitch.
A young wrestler dreams of a college scholarship, but the pressure to make weight enters his private life. Shawn Deninger’s Babyface explores sporting ambition, body image and the difficulty of asking for help.
Danielle learns to swim so she can share the water with her children. Merel Wulteputte’s documentary brings together pool lessons, family life and memory, following a process of learning to trust her body.
The fifth edition celebrates its winners at the Supercinema. Francesco Repice, a football commentator for Rai Radio 1, will lead a talk during the awards night.
Four professionals from sports storytelling, journalism and performance already confirmed for the fifth edition.
Francesco Repice
Sports commentator in Rai Radio 1’s sports newsroom and one of the voices of “Tutto il calcio minuto per minuto”. He covers major Italy, Serie A and European matches live, turning the rhythm of the game into vivid images for radio listeners.
Davide Bernardi
Journalist and pitchside reporter for DAZN, where he also works as an in-studio talent and created BordoCam, the format that shows what happens just metres from the pitch. After starting at Fox Sports covering international football, he also works with Prime Video Sport.
Vito Romaniello
Journalist, director of Rete55 Sport and author of “Fattore Campo”. His work tells the story of football through stadiums and the communities around them, bringing together sports reporting, memory, culture and local identity.
Marco Langellotti
Stunt performer and Spider-Man performer for Marvel, Disney and Hasbro. Based in Castellammare di Stabia, he combines acting, parkour, martial arts, acrobatics and athletic preparation, also bringing Spider-Man to events for audiences and younger people.