Giura 2025

International Sport Film Festival

🇮🇹 Italy

Alessandra Bagni
Film Festival Coordinator

She has experience in organizing cultural events and festivals, particularly as coordinator of the Florence Korea Film Fest. She is responsible for short film selection, subtitling, guest reception, and logistics. She is completing a degree in Design and Management of Cultural Events.

🇮🇹 Italy

Chiara Iurlaro
Box Office and Film Communication Staff

Graduated in Cinema and Communication, she worked with customer service at Trenitalia and at Giometti Cinema. She took part in an Erasmus internship in Spain with Fuera de Campo Films, contributing to tourism enhancement through film projects.

Elena Longari
Producer of Sports Content for TV and Digital Media

🇮🇹 Italy

Specializing in producing sports television formats, she has worked with FC Internazionale Milano, Infront Sports & Media and Olympic Broadcasting Services. She has experience in visual sports storytelling and audiovisual journalism.

Erin Williams-Weir
Film Producer & Distribution Consultant

🇺🇸 United States

With an international background, she has worked at the Cannes, Berlin, and Sundance film festivals. A former NCAA athlete, she has collaborated with Oscar and Emmy winners and is active in the sales and distribution of film and television content.

Federica Orlandini
Media Planner & TV Programmer

🇮🇹 Italy

With a background in Cinema and New Media, she has worked for Sky Cinema Action in editorial programming and competitor analysis. She also took part in organizing the “Cinema e Donne” festival in Florence.

Giacomo Tinti
PR Account & Film Critic

🇮🇹 Italy

Experienced in communications and founder of the platform “Fotogrammi,” he has collaborated with RTL 102.5 and worked on promoting cultural brands. Jury member for several festivals, including Torino Underground and Life Beyond Life Film Festival.

Giulia Canella
Producer for Cinema, Advertising, and New Media

🇮🇹 Italia

She has experience in companies such as Accenture Song and Freeda Media. Trained between Italy and the UK, she has worked on short film productions selected by international festivals. Specialised in visual storytelling and production management.

Katie Gladstone
Vice President of Content Strategy

🇺🇸 Unites States

A professional with over twenty years of experience in programming and content acquisition, currently VP at Outdoor Channel. She has held executive roles at Starz Entertainment, HDNet Movies, and TiVo, focusing on optimizing media visibility.

Lara Ioriatti
Journalist & Cinematic Culture Promoter

🇮🇹 Italy

Active in various publications including 1977Magazine and MadMass.it, she writes articles and reviews for festivals such as the Venice Film Festival. Has experience in graphic design, communication, and institutional press offices.

Leila Javadi Shalkuhi
Filmmaker & Post-Production Lecturer

🇮🇷 Iran / 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Specialised in directing, editing, and cinematography. She teaches at the Central Film School in London and is responsible for media production at A4 House. Has created content for the WHO on public health topics.

Maia Sherwood-Rogers
Documentarian & Archivist

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Emmy Award winner, she works as Archives Manager at Off the Fence. She has cooperated with the BBC Natural History Unit and Channel 5, specialising in natural history, science, and sports documentaries. Combines scientific research and visual storytelling.

Michael James
Filmmaker & Actor

🇮🇪 Ireland (based in the UK)

Active in the Merseyside creative community, he has made short films, music videos and adverts. He has taken on key roles such as screenwriter and assistant director, and alongside his behind-camera work also acts.

Michele Marinelli
Freelance Sound Technician

🇮🇹 Italy

Specialized in live audio and recordings for short films and independent productions. He holds a Master’s in Cinema and Video from IULM University and has collaborated with festivals and film institutions, including the SogniElettrici Film Festival.

Nathan Zanon
Expert in Film Communication & Programming

🇺🇸 United States

He curated student short film programming at Cinequest Festival for 20 years. Writer for Content Magazine, active in digital strategy and promoting artists and cultural events.

Nourhan Abdelsalam
Director & Screenwriter

🇪🇬 Egypt

Works as a director and producer for Boomerang and other independent projects. Active in promoting women filmmakers from the Arab world via the Between Women Filmmakers Caravan. Also has educational roles, serving as mentor in the BEYOND BORDERS project.

Rafal Bożejewicz
Freelance Director & Producer

🇵🇱 Poland (resident in the UK)

With a degree in Television Production, he works on audiovisual and advertising projects. He has directed content for brands like Max Factor and produced successful online shorts. Also involved in casting and creative development.

Sara Koark
Event Coordinator

🇺🇸 United States

With experience in managing festivals and conferences, she has worked with the Sundance Institute and Documentary Campus. She is currently Event Coordinator for the International Bowel Ultrasound Group, managing international scientific and cultural events.

Gianluca Gifuni
Journalist & Digital Media Strategist

🇮🇹 Italy

With a twenty-year career in journalism, he has collaborated with regional broadcasters like Radio Marte and Canale 8, as well as national networks like Sportmediaset. An expert in digital communication, he handles the public image and social media outreach for the International Sport Film Festival, helping engage a young and diverse audience.

Dario Sarnataro
Sports Journalist & Writer

🇮🇹 Italy

Author of bestselling books on Napoli soccer, active in radio and print with collaborations for Radio Marte, Canale 8, Il Mattino and La Repubblica. Thanks to his network of contacts and experience, he is responsible for promoting the festival in regional and national sports circles.

Domenico Ascolese
Expert in Public Relations & Institutional Communication

🇮🇹 Italy

With a degree in Communication Sciences and a master’s in Administrative Process Innovation, he has handled communication for public bodies and companies. He currently holds roles for organisations such as Garanzia Fidi and Premio Artis Suavitas. Coordinates media relations and event organization for the festival.

Orazio Milano
ALLENATORE CANOTTAGGIO

🇮🇹 Italy

Dottore commercialista, revisore aziendale, esperto fotografo, è un ex canottiere pesi leggeri, vincitore di titoli nazionali e di gare internazionali. Oggi è allenatore tesserato FIC, referente MIM per la FIC in Campania, e si occupa dei giovanissimi, prestando
grande attenzione alla loro crescita personale, scolastica e sportiva. Ha al suo attivo numerose iniziative volte ad avvicinare gli studenti allo sport, in particolare al canottaggio.