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Press coverage of CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens
Krisis is coming to Avezzano: two days of movies and sustainability for the little ones
Avezzano. On May 30 and 31, Avezzano will host a major free event dedicated to the environment, audiovisual media, and the younger generation. The program will include workshops, screenings, exhibitions, swap parties, and the conclusion of the national project CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens – Vol. 2, featuring a public presentation of the students’ work. »
“KRISIS,” a festival that brings together cinema, the environment, and young people, is launching in Avezzano
Two days dedicated to cinema, sustainability, and the creativity of the younger generations will transform Avezzano into a vast open-air cultural laboratory. »
CinemAbruzKids & Teens – Vol. 2: When Cinema Becomes a Tool for Growth for Over 3,000 Students in Abruzzo
Imagine transforming classrooms into creative workshops, where film is not just an art form, but a powerful tool for education and engagement. This is what’s happening with “CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens – Vol. 2,” a project that has involved over 3,000 students from the inland areas of Abruzzo »
11th Cinema e Ambiente Avezzano
Two days dedicated to cinema, the environment, and the younger generation, featuring screenings, workshops, and activities open to the public »
CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens: Over 3,000 students tell the story of their region through film
More than 3,000 students are participating, coming from 48 schools located in Avezzano, Nereto, Sant’Omero, Torano Nuovo, Scurcola Marsicana, Magliano de’ Marsi, Civitella Roveto, Ovindoli, Morino, Rocca di Mezzo, Civita d’Antino, and Sante Marie. The educational network includes preschools, elementary schools, and middle and high schools, with the support of over 100 teachers. »
“Cinema e Ambiente Avezzano” Returns with “Krisis”
The entire event will be open to the public free of charge and will take place in Piazza Risorgimento, the Sala Montessori, and the outdoor courtyard of the Sala Irti, transforming Avezzano into an open space for gathering, creativity, and collective reflection. »
Cinema e Ambiente returns with “Krisis”
The program includes workshops, screenings, exhibitions, swap parties, and the conclusion of the national project CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens – Vol. 2, featuring a public presentation of the students’ work. »
Cinema e Ambiente Avezzano: The 11th edition of the festival takes place on May 30 and 31
The festival retains its multidisciplinary structure, featuring screenings of international feature films, documentaries, and short films; discussions with filmmakers and experts; educational activities for schools; creative workshops; and inclusive programs aimed at young people. »
Cinema e Ambiente Avezzano returns with “Krisis”
“Two days of film, sustainability, workshops, and young actors »
KRISIS in Avezzano: Film, environment, and young people taking over the stage
KRISIS by Cinema e Ambiente returns to Avezzano on May 30 and 31, 2026, with two free days dedicated to the younger generation… »
Cinema e Ambiente with “KRISIS”
In Avezzano (AQ) and Nereto (TE), sustainability, workshops, and young people leading the way toward change »
“KRISIS – Cinema e Ambiente” is coming to Nereto on June 5 and 6
Two days of film and sustainability. A free event featuring creative workshops, screenings, and video reviews »
Youth, film, and sustainability: Nereto hosts KRISIS
An event organized by the Pro Loco that shines a spotlight on the environment through the language of
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Nereto focuses on the environment and cinema with the KRISIS project
Two free days dedicated to film, the environment, young people, and community involvement. »
A great educational success: CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens has come to a close
The film education project involved more than 2,500 students from Abruzzo aged 6 to 18. According to Michela Tatarella, deputy mayor of Ovindoli: “It’s an opportunity to show how cinema can highlight the importance of the local area.”»
CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens
CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens has reached thousands of families in Abruzzo, engaged dozens of educators and guests, and allowed participants to explore vast areas of the region through on-site visits and group screenings; but above all, it has enabled 2,574 young people to master new tools for understanding and telling stories,
“CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens”: a major educational success. Over 2,500 students from Abruzzo aged 6 to 18 participated in the film-related project
The support of local partners and the many municipalities involved was crucial to the success of CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens, as it made it possible to fund all the activities. “It wasn’t easy to manage all the input and requirements,” notes project coordinator Silvia Iarussi, “but at the same time, it allowed us to build a shared vision among schools, municipalities, and local organizations.”
CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens and film tours of Abruzzo’s movie sets
A film tour of Abruzzo’s natural locations, including Alba Fucens, Ovindoli, Rocca di Cambio, and the Sirente-Velino National Park, where scenes from Richard Fleischer’s Yado and Federico Fellini’s La Strada were filmed. This is one of the final initiatives of the CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens project, which involved 2,574 students aged 6 to 18 from 23 schools in 7 municipalities across Abruzzo.
CinemaAbruzzo Kids & Teens: An Educational Success in Abruzzo
Throughout the year, young people participated in creative and technical workshops on writing, film analysis, animation, mobile filmmaking, and podcasting. The students produced video essays, short films, and storyboards, some of which were created using artificial intelligence. According to Paolo Santamaria, the scientific director, cinema is a means of understanding the present, past, and future in an informed way.
“CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens”: Cinema as an educational tool
“Seeing is learning,” said Bruno Munari, a pioneer of creative pedagogy, and in a world where it seems increasingly difficult to capture the attention of young people, cinema can be a powerful ally. This was demonstrated by the participants at CinemAbruzzo Kids & Teens, who surprised educators, teachers, and parents by showing interest, curiosity, and a willingness to get involved
An initiative carried out as part of the National Plan for Cinema and Visual Media in Schools, promoted by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Merit
