FILM FOR OUR FUTURE International 2018-2022

Film For Our Future was an international network of film festivals and cultural organizations founded by Quindici19 to promote storytelling on global challenges and sustainable development through cinema. The initiative was based on the idea that film, as an immersive audiovisual language, can be a powerful tool to inform, inspire, and engage audiences on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Inspired by Marshall McLuhan’s famous insight that “the medium is the message,” the network aimed to use cinema as a space for reflection and dialogue on the future of our societies. The network brought together film festivals and cultural organizations sharing a common vision: supporting young filmmakers and amplifying stories that address social, environmental, and cultural challenges. By connecting festivals across different countries, Film For Our Future helped circulate films, ideas, and collaborations beyond national borders. Network members included: Watersprite Film Festival (United Kingdom) Lucca Film Festival (Italy) Arc Film Festival (Germany) Festival dei Diritti Umani (Italy) Sole Luna Doc Film Festival (Italy) Raindance Film Festival (United Kingdom) Sustainable Living Film Festival (Turkey) Religion Today Film Festival (Italy)

INTORNO AL FUTURO Milan 2021

Intorno al Futuro is a documentary series exploring some of the most inspiring youth-led social innovation projects in Milan. In the series, musician Eugenio Cesaro (Eugenio in Via di Gioia) travels across the city on an electric skateboard, guided by a mysterious “Doc”, discovering initiatives that are already shaping the future. Across six episodes, the series tells the stories of six associations led by young people under 35, including Quindici19, Recup, ExAlge, OnAir, 232 APS, and Passpartout. Quindici19 was featured in one of the episodes, presenting its work in cultural design and youth creativity. The series was produced by Officine Buone and Twister Film, with the support of Fondazione di Comunità Milano, and released on the TvLoft platform.

ITALY – A PLACE TO GO Online — July 2021

In collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario, Quindici19 produced a series of four short video interviews featuring young Italian innovators as part of the event Italy: A Place to Go – Lectures from Today’s Italy. The video capsules presented innovative start-up projects operating in the fields of tourism, fashion, design, and technological innovation. Speakers: Design — Roberta Ligossi, CEO & Founder @ TA-DAAN Tourism — Elisabetta Vitullo, General Manager & Co-Founder @ Datsit Fashion — Ugo Apuzzo, Co-Founder @ Chiengora Project Innovation — Giorgio Tinacci, CEO & Founder @ Casavo

IMAGINE – COMICS: FROM BOOKS TO THE BIG AND SMALL SCREEN Milan — November 2018

As part of the Bookcity Milano programme, Quindici19 organised a panel in collaboration with Bocconi University exploring the impact of cross-media storytelling between comics, cinema, and digital culture. The discussion was held in conjunction with the release of the Warner Bros. film Aquaman, based on DC Comics. Guests: Andrea Bedeschi — Badtaste.it Mirko Tommasino — BadComics.it

FRAMES Milan & Rome — February, April and September 2017

Frames was an event combining music, cinema, and live performance. The format resembled a club night where music interacted with a large screen projecting iconic scenes from the history of cinema. Film characters appeared to move and dance with the rhythm of the music, while memorable quotes from famous movies unexpectedly echoed between songs. Frames demonstrated how entertainment can become a powerful vehicle for sharing and celebrating cinema culture.

SHORT BUT STRONG Rome — May 2017

In collaboration with Spazio Comune Cinema Aquila, Quindici19 organised a screening dedicated to short films by emerging filmmakers. The event aimed to highlight the short film as a powerful form of artistic expression, particularly for young creators. The screenings took place at Nuovo Cinema Aquila, a historic cinema space seized from organised crime and returned to the community. Screened films: “Stella Amore” — Cristina Puccinelli “#Amici” — Niccolò Grossi “Linea Oraria” — Walter Rastelli “Alex” — Edoardo Montaccini “L’atroce caso R.” — Foscolo Film Production

THE OSCAR’S NIGHT Milan — February 2017

On the occasion of the 89th Academy Awards®, Quindici19 organised a public screening of the ceremony at Bocconi University in Milan, in collaboration with NOWTV and Sky Cinema. During the event, participants took part in the TotOscar challenge, predicting the winners of the ceremony. The participant with the most accurate predictions received the DVD of the Best Picture. Guest speakers: Paola Dubini — Bocconi University (Internet, Publishing and Music) Simone Autera — Bocconi University (Industry of Imaginaries) Stefano Bianucci — Programming Manager, Sky Cinema Riccardo Caccia — IULM University (History of Modern Art and Cinema) Andrea Quartarone — Bocconi University (Visual Cultures) Edward Rozzo — Bocconi University (Social Theory and Cinema)