Eyewitness is the title of the 32nd edition of the SI Fest - Savignano Immagini Festival in Savignano sul Rubicone, one of the longest-running and most internationally renowned photography festivals, scheduled from 8 to 10 September and on the weekends of 16-17 and 23-24 September.
The event, for the second time entrusted to the artistic direction of Alex Majoli, will deepen the original path of education to the photographic image of the new generations started last year.
The novelty of the 2023 edition is the special project, Eyewitness, conceived to further widen access to photographic education, reaching even those who are in prison and risk serving a cultural and social marginalisation contrary to the very principles of justice.
Alongside this focus, hosted entirely at the Consorzio di Bonifica, the exhibition itinerary curated by Alex Majoli continues as last year in Savignano's primary and middle schools, to bring pupils and teachers as close as possible to photographic culture.
In addition to the exhibition curated by Alex Majoli, the three projects that won the competitions linked to SI FEST in 2022 are on display. In particular, the Monte di Pietà hosts Subtle Maze, a family diary by the young Italian-Moroccan Sanae Mazouz ("Marco Pesaresi" Prize), and Protocollo K., a photographic invention by Fabio Magara inspired by the incredible but true story of the anarchic republic of Cospaia ("Werthe" Portfolio Prize).The SI Fest in Savignano sul Rubicone is one of the longest-running and established photography festivals in Italy and internationally.
At the nearby Vecchia Pescheria, Renata Busettini and Max Ferrero pay tribute to ten courageous women with Vietato morire. Storie di ordinaria resistenza (Premio Portfolio Italia - Gran Premio Fujifilm).
For this year's competitions, the most eagerly awaited date is Sunday 10 September when the new "Marco Pesaresi" Prize will be awarded, dedicated to photojournalism and now open to authors of all ages and nationalities.
Lastly, the appointment is also renewed with the now historic independent section SI FEST OFF, this year dedicated to Romagna Tin Bòta, a charity initiative that has united four hundred artists, including photographers and illustrators, in support of the territories affected by the recent flooding. The photographs of the project, on show at Palazzo Don Baronio, are on sale and the proceeds will contribute to the Romagna Tin Bòta fundraising.
⇒ Visit the SiFest website to find out about the entire programme! (only in Italian)
