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Castrovillari's i-Fest 2024 Line-up Includes World Premiere of Marcelle Abela's 'America's Woman'

8/26/2024

Italy's Castrovillari i-Fest International Film Festival (September 5-15) has unveiled its 2024 line-up, which includes the world premiere of the feature film America's Woman. The documentary is written and directed by Marcelle Abela, and co-produced with Charles Thompson. The i-Fest film festival is being held in media partnership with RAI Cinema, the Italian Film Institute, and the Calabria Film Commission.

America's Woman revolves around a mysterious woman, overlooked by historians, who had a profound influence on George Washington, his vision for America, and its independence - an influence that commenced when he was the leader of the Continental Army and later on as the first President of the United States. A journey into the heart of America's past and future, America's Woman chronicles a vision that could deeply influence the nation's need for healing and unity. It is also the first film to explore in depth the relationship between this mysterious woman and George Washington.

'America's Woman' Wins 2 Awards at the 2024 Impact Docs Awards

8/17/2024

John Koopman III as George Washington. Credit: Avinu Films

The feature-length documentary America’s Woman, written and directed by Marcelle Abela, has received two Awards of Merit with Special Mention at the 2024 Impact Docs Awards held in La Jolla, California. An Avinu Films picture produced by Charles Thompson and Marcelle Abela, the film was recognized for its outstanding achievement in both the Documentary Feature and Original Score categories. Music for the film was composed by Marcelle Abela and David Ternyik.

The Impact Docs Awards celebrate exceptional talent in craft and creativity by film and television professionals, honoring works that contribute significantly to social change. By winning these awards, Abela joins the ranks of a distinguished group of winners, including Oscar winners and Emmy awardees. America's Woman is presently making its way on the film festival circuit.

Marcelle Abela Presented with the Cinematic Alchemist Award

8/2/2024

Marcelle Abela, the Maltese-American filmmaker whose documentaries are making waves on the international scene, has been presented with the Cinematic Alchemist Award for her dedication to independent cinema. Given unanimously by the judges of the Luis Bunuel Memorial Awards that are held in Kolkata, India, the Cinematic Alchemist Award was granted to Abela in recognition of her innovative and inspiring spirit in filmmaking, a significant ability to captivate audiences with films, and her contributions to the industry. Abela is the writer-director of the documentaries America's Woman, Mikha'El, and Ukraine's Soul among others. She is also founding director of the production house Avinu Films (USA / Malta).

Photo credit: Avinu Films

Castrovillari's i-Fest 2024 Line-up Includes World Premiere of Marcelle Abela's 'America's Woman'

'America's Woman' Wins 2 Awards at the 2024 Impact Docs Awards

Marcelle Abela Presented with the Cinematic Alchemist Award

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