The Vespertilio Awards is an independent Italian film festival dedicated to Italian horror and genre movies.

Vespertilio Awards
LocationRome
Established2022
AwardsOre D’Orrore
DirectorsTania Bizzarro
Markus Di Meglio
Websitewww.oredorrore.it

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The award was established in 2022 by Tania Bizzarro and Markus Di Meglio, creators of a popular platform Ore D’orrore. The award became the first one in Italy dedicated to horror, thriller, fantasy, dark fantasy and sci-fi genres. The main prize of Vespertilio Awards is Ore D’orrore which is awarded in 15 nominations.[1][2][3][4]

Editions

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2022

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The inaugural edition took place on the 26 of August, 2022.[5][6] A Classic Horror Story was honoured with the Best Film award, Matilda Lutz was selected Best Actress for her performance in the movie.[7]

2023

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The second edition took place on May 23, 2023.[8] The Oro d’orrore went to L’Angelo dei muri by Lorenzo Bianchini, Best Director — Paolo Strippoli (for Piove).[9] Stefano Cananzi was awarded with Vespertilio Speciale In Memoriam.[9][10]

2024

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The third edition took place on May 24, 2024. 31 prizes were distributed.[11] Pupi Avati, Florinda Bolkan, and Sergio Martino, were honored with lifetime achievement awards.[12] [13] Mimì - Il principe delle tenebre by Brando De Sica won several awards, including Best Film.[14] La guerra del Tiburtino III by Luna Gualano won 4 awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Paolo Calabresi.[15] In 2024, the Aldo Lado award was established and given for the first time.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Pezzopane, Silvia (2024-04-24). "Vespertilio Awards: la terza edizione dei riconoscimenti al cinema di genere". Framed Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  2. ^ "Vespertilio Awards 2023". Nocturno. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  3. ^ "Vespertilio Awards 2023, ecco tutte le nomination". Propaganda. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  4. ^ "Vespertilio Awards: Il nuovo premio italiano per il cinema horror!". In Genere Cinema. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  5. ^ Cantilena, Alessandra (2022-09-03). "Vespertilio Awards, serata d'onore per il cinema horror ad Acilia". Il Corriere della citta. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  6. ^ Nizza, Paolo (2022-08-28). "Vespertilio Awards 2022, ecco tutti i vincitori". SkyTG 24. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  7. ^ "Vespertilio Awards Tutte le". News Cinema. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  8. ^ "Vespertilio Awards 2023, ecco tutte le nomination". SkyTg 24. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  9. ^ a b "Vespertilio Awards". Sound 36. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  10. ^ "Vespertilio Awards 2023 – I vincitori". Nocturno. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  11. ^ "Vespertilio Awards, tutto quello che c'è da sapere sulla terza edizione del premio". Sky TV. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  12. ^ "I Vincitori del Vespertilio Awards 2024". Recitazione Cinematografica. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  13. ^ "Ecco tutti i candidati del Vespertilio Awards 2024, premio dell'horror italiano". Mondo di Spettacolo. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  14. ^ TG24, Sky (May 28, 2024). "Vespertilio Awards 2024, ecco tutti i vincitori della terza edizione". tg24.sky.it.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Tutti i vincitori del Vespertilio Awards 2024". Taxi Drivers. 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  16. ^ "Vespertilio Awards 3ª edizione". Nocturno. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-06-15.