Two days of leisure and emotional enrichment, with Opening of activities from 4.00 pm until midnight: everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, will have the opportunity to have fun, discover new things from the pop world and immerse themselves in the “kindness” that this event will offer.
The festival will be inaugurated on Saturday 29th June at 4.30pm at Main Stage/Banchina San Domenico and at 7.30 pm the inauguration of the exhibition at the Chiesa della Morte.
The detailed program of the festival can be discovered on the event website www.molfest.it and directly on site at the info point in the city in via Cifariello. Furthermore, on the official social networks of the event you can follow the event with images, news and insights, these are the links IG https://www.instagram.com/molfestofficialFB https://www.facebook.com/Molfest.official
L’Area Music of the festival is ready to bring the ANIMEniacs Corp, returning from the latest edition of Italia’s Got Talentall the sympathy of Gisella Cozzoi Crimson Dojo, rap-metal band that has been performing successfully throughout the Peninsula for years, the famous Apulian cartoon cover band of Hypergalactics, Andrea Rock hey Rosko’s and, of course, the queen of TV theme songs Cristina D’Avenaguest of honor on the final day.
Must mention Simone Bianchiknown throughout the world as a master of drawing in the American comics industry, which will be the focus of a special activity in Artist Alleyand the prof. Giovanni Covonewinner of Asimov Prize 2024 with his “Other lands” published by Harper Collins, which within the Narrative and Fantasy Area will tell us about the relationship between the Simpsons and astronomy. It is essential to point out the presence of Ubaldo Pantaniwell known for his participation in “Che tempo che fa” and his hilarious imitations in “Gialappa’s Show”, and Paul Camilliwinner of the “2023 Screen Actors Guild Award” for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series for the second season of “The White Lotus.” Both will be guests on theArea Moviecurated by Andrea Bedeschipresenter of the cinema and TV events at Lucca Comics & Games, as well as editorial supervisor of BadTaste.it, the leading Italian website on the world of entertainment. Added to these are the voice actors Alex Polidori (Tom Holland’s Spider-Man), Mirko Cinnamon (Barry Keoghan in Saltburn and the Spirits of the Island) and Max Triggiani (Wyatt Russell in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Jacob Anderson in Game of Thrones). Among the guests there is also the Molfetta native Pasquale Facchini, game designer, puzzler and ludologist, curator of gamification of the contents of the TV series “Braccialetti Rossi”.
Well-known names from national journalism are present, including Fabrizio Basso, journalist and music critic of Skytg24 e Maurizio Di Fazio, author and journalist of the group The Espresso, of Daily fact and of Vanity Fair. Another important presence from the world of national press is Leonardo Metallispecial correspondent, author and TV presenter currently working for the culture editorial team of TG1, who will present his docu-film “I want to live like this… and happy singing!” about the true life and friends of the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
The program of three stages will also be enriched by the activities of Comics&Sciencea scientific communication project in comics by CNR Editions: led by Jacopo Perettithe authors Diego Cajelli e Andrea Scoppetta will propose an engaging panel aimed at the public on the “Science Fiction vs Fantasy” challenge.
It is impossible to mention everyone, but we recall the collaboration with The Voltaone of the most important European cosplay photography events, the mega Fantasy Themed Treasure Huntedited by Splash Comics with the involvement of the Naval League section of Molfetta, which will end at the Approdo di Sant’Andrea with the emotions of the Medieval Fantasy Village, l’Area Esports developed in the Hall of the Templars by Qlashand the Game area by PLAY On Tour on the Seminary Quay, where companies like Dice and Bricks, Asmodee e United Games will be the playful soul of the event. Absolutely to try, at the Giardino dei Mammoni, the experience of the sensory tunnel conceived and designed by League of the Golden Thread to try to immerse yourself in the perceptions of the five senses.
But it doesn’t end here: in an area entirely dedicated to the eastern worldlocated in the Villa Comunale, will arrive on K-popwith the best Apulian crews coordinated by KSTone of the largest associations organizing contests and events dedicated to K-pop and South Korea.
Still to underline the work of the creators of fantastic objects in the Props Exhibitions inserted in Torrione Passari, with a real one “Behind the Scenes of Game of Thrones”thanks to the group GOT Pugliawhich will allow you to closely observe the costumes, props and even the dragon eggs present in the famous TV series based on George Martin’s novel, complete with “souvenir photos” to take on the infamous throne.
Exciting and mysterious, the Sirens will transform MolFest into an event divided between mythology and reality in the splendid setting of the Sant’Andrea landing. Also worth mentioning is theexhibition of famous cars from the world of cinema and TV series and the parades that will color the streets of the center where the wait will develop market show in Corso Dante and Piazza Garibaldi.
And more airsoft with the One Shot association and the world Marvel e Ghostbusters registered Real Avengers Italy, the magic and inventiveness of Cosplay with Apulia cosplay, Dragonball Puglia, GOT Puglia, Jojo_Bizzarri_Raduni and Behind Animation that will manage the awaited cosplay competition. Special attention is reserved for social issues, with the Disney princess-themed activity by Pandora – Anti-violence Center. And then itinerant music with the Valkanorr e Miwa and its members… It is truly impossible to mention all the entertainment options, which is why the public is invited to experience them, on a journey through art, theatre, and itinerant shows for all tastes.
To talk about the festival, together with the team of Nerd Universe Crossoverthe influencers will take care of it Leonardo Decarli, Bertrand, Daniele Calise e Stage flight.
Great news dedicated to this first edition of the event: an important collaboration was born this year, a recognition of great value for MolFest with Poste Italiane Filatelia which on the occasion of the event created for the inaugural day of the Festival, 29 June, a Philatelic cancellationwhich will be available alongside the postcard I remember.
The festival, strongly desired by the Municipality of Molfettasees the project led by the working group of STEP, made up of experts in the entertainment sector, a point of reference for the planning, organization and realization of large events.
The image of the poster, which accompanies the theme of the event, is entrusted to Ennio Bufi, artist from Molfetta: “In 1938 the magazine ‘Action Comics n°1’ was published and the myth began in America” Bufi narrates describing his work, specifying how “taking up its iconography, this poster intends to be an invitation to the city to start again and believe in itself, because superheroes wouldn’t need a mask if they didn’t have to hide from people’s judgement”.
Great confidence in the event has been shown by national partners including Echo Groupa leading company in the organization of events related to the world of cinema, which will bring to MolFest the preview trailers of the new summer cinema events; the gadget giant Maxdevilwho will bring his experience giving each visitor the opportunity to take home a memory of the festival; Veronesi Foundationwhich will offer visitors the gaming experience based on the web game “Smogville – Breathless”, allowing them to understand the link between air pollution and health.
The creator of the project is Gianluca Del Carlo, Production director and Project Manager of the STEP and LEG companies.
For the organizational part, we thank HOLLY, a marketing and events agency, led by Gianni Spano and Vito Ballarino, who will collaborate in the realization of the event.
Entrance is free.
FESTIVAL HOURS
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, on both days opening at 4pm with activities until midnight.
