VENICE 79 – The Academy present for the first time
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be present for the first time official at the Venice Biennale International Film Festival, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the event.
The Venice Biennale, Cinecittà and Mastercard will welcome the new CEO of the Academy, Bill Kramer – who will participate in the 79th Exhibition with some delegates of the Academy – on several important occasions to celebrate together the great international cinema.
In particular, a discussion will be held on Tuesday 30 August at 3 pm in the Press Conference Room (Palazzo del Casino, Lido di Venezia), entitled The values of cinema in global society, in the presence of the CEO of the Academy Bill. Kramer, the President of the Biennale Roberto Cicutto, the Artistic Director of the International Film Festival Alberto Barbera, the President of Cinecittà Chiara Sbarigia, the CEO of Cinecittà Nicola Maccanico, the Mastercard Country Manager Italy Michele Centemero. The panel will be moderated by Variety journalist Nick Vivarelli.
Also on Tuesday 30 August, Bill Kramer will participate in an exclusive event in partnership with Mastercard, which will be held in the evening at Misericordia (Venice historic center). Then, on the evening of Wednesday 31 August he will take part in the opening Gala in the Sala Grande (Palazzo del Cinema). Finally, on Thursday 1 September, Bill Kramer will meet at the Lido the members of the Academy present in Venice and from all over the world, and authoritative representatives of international cinema.
Academy Program of Venice
Tuesday 30 August
3 pm – Lido of Venice. Press Conference Room (Palazzo del Casinò). Press presentation and discussion panel: The values of cinema in the global society. In the presence of the CEO of the Academy, the President of the Biennale, the Artistic Director of the International Film Festival, the CEO and President of Cinecittà, the Country Manager Italy of Mastercard.
8.30 pm – La Misericordia: aperitif
9.30 pm – Reception in partnership with Mastercard. Music by Aria and Friends Orchestra, dinner by Chef Alajmo, 3 Michelin stars.
· Thursday 1st September
1.00 pm – Hotel Excelsior. Brunch with the participation of Bill Kramer, the Academy delegates and numerous national and international guests present at the Venice Film Festival.