After viewing 920 short films submitted from 60 different countries of the world, Associazione Culturale Scarti selects the 33 short films that participate in the International Competition for the Lorenzo Vecchio Award and the Audience Award. The 13th edition of Magma – mostra di cinema breve takes place from 18 November to 22 November 2014 at Multisala Margherita and in other locations of Acireale.

On Tuesday 18 November at Teatro dell’Opera dei Pupi the festival opens with a special Exhibition called “The way Italian cinema used to promote itself: original vintage film posters from Cineteca Griffith (Genoa)”.  A visual journey through the history of our cinema with an exhibition of vintage original posters from Cineteca Griffith and multimedia content available to the public. The exhibition set up at Palazzo del Turismo over the Magma week will focus on great classics and lesser-known films, historical film dramas and Italian-style comedies, famous actors and master directors.
On Wednesday 19, in Catania, Zo will play host to the concert of the Sicilian Gentless3, one of the most interesting bands on the Italian music scene. After an opening cocktai for directors and members of the Jury at Hotel Maugeri, on Thursday 20 officially starts the festival with the screenings of the International Competition.