In a world full of conflicts, we have chosen to have fun!
The Cineremember Foundation in a partnership with the City Hall of Sinaia have organized the 7th edition of the FILM 4 FUN Festival, which will take place between 31st of July and 2nd of August at the Sinaia Casino and the Dimitrie Ghica Park.
The Film 4 Fun Festival’s stated aim is to promote Romanian films and the new generations of filmmakers, in an attempt to bring back the audience in the movie theatres.
Through screenings of comedy films, theatre shows, cinema culture contests, photography and movie poster exhibitions, workshops for stunt, special effects and makeup, contests, Film 4 Fun puts a new perspective on the world of cinema.
At the 7th edition, the Film 4 Fun trophy will be awarded to the actress Rodica Popescu Bitănescu, who has delighted her awdience for years with her savory comedy films.
Among the special guests present at this year’s event, together with the host Manuela Hărăbor, there are Florin Zamfirescu, Magda Catone, Alexandru Bindea, Sandu Gruia, Gabriel Spahiu, Ruxandra Enescu, Bianca Brad, Oana Sârbu, Viorel Păunescu and others.
Admission is free of charge.
PROGRAM OF THE 7TH EDITION OF FILM 4 FUN FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, July 31st, 2015
PARK PAVILION AT SINAIA CASINO
16:00 Puppet show for children – the Hai-hui Theatre Company, with the show The Three Little Pigs
PINK HALL AT SINAIA CASINO
Exhibition of photography and movie poster held throughout the festival.
Exhibition of works by students at the Architecture University with the theme “Recycling”, held throughout the festival.
HALL 1 AT SINAIA CASINO
19:00 Opening gala hosted by the actress MANUELA HĂRĂBOR
Start to the competition of shorts made with the mobile phone. Maximum duration 3 minutes. Theme “Sinaia – the best place to spend your summer”
19:30 Theatre comedy show – “CONU LEONIDA FAȚĂ CU REACȚIUNEA” (CAST: Cristian Crețu, Andrei Ciopec, Cozmin Dinu/Radu Mateuca, directed by Bogdana Darie)
20:30 Screening of the feature film The In-Laws (90’, director Radu Potcoavă, CAST: Mircea Diaconu, Luminiţa Gheorghiu, Ioana Blaj, Paul Ipate, Gheorghe Ifrim, Marian Râlea)
22:00 Screening of the short film Tomorrow, Bach… (32’, director Mihnea Ciorica, CAST: Dan Hurduc, Milan Hurduc, Şerban Pavlu, Georgiana Stanciu, Dragoş Sora, Ştefana Samfira, Gelu Nitu)
SATURDAY, August 1st, 2015
PARK PAVILION AT SINAIA CASINO
13:00 Contest with prizes for recognizing famous lines from Romanian films
15:00 Special effects makeup
17:00 Photo shoot with the audience, inspired by movie scenes
PINK HALL AT SINAIA CASINO
Exhibition of photography and movie poster held throughout the festival.
Exhibition of works by students at the Architecture University with the theme “Recycling”, held throughout the festival.
HALL 1 AT SINAIA CASINO
18:30 The schedule of the second evening, presented by the actress MANUELA HĂRĂBOR
19:00 FILM 4 FUN Trophy handover to Mrs. RODICA POPESCU BITĂNESCU
SPECIAL GUESTS: : Florin Zamfirescu, Magda Catone, Alexandru Bindea, Sandu Gruia, Gabriel Spahiu, Bianca Brad, Oana Sârbu, Ruxandra Enescu, Viorel Păunescu
20:00 Screening of the first Romanian 3D comedy short film The cork justifies the means (3D, COMEDY, 30’, director Mihai Ionescu, CAST: Alexandru Bindea, Ruxandra Enescu, Alexandru Georgescu, Sandu Mihai Gruia)
20:40 SCREENING OF THE FEATURE FILM Of snails and men (93’, director Tudor Giurgiu, CAST: Monica Bârlădeanu, Andi Vasluianu, Puya, Toma Cuzin, Clara Vodă, Nicodim Ungureanu)
22:10 Screening of the short film The Black Squad (22’, directed by Andrei Teodorescu, CAST : Cristian Priboi, Toma Cuzin, Ionut Oprea, Dan Condurache)
22:35 Screening of the short film Why the Dinosaurs Disappeared ? (16’, directed by Mihai Ghita, CAST: Dragos Barnea, Radu Romaniuc, Andreea Bibiri, Nuami Dinescu)
SUNDAY, August 2nd, 2015
PARK PAVILION AT SINAIA CASINO
12:00 Special effects makeup
14:00 Performance of stunt and fight choreography in film
16:00 Magic show for children with magician Robert Tudor aka “Looney” Magician, well known for his magic and illusion acts, for children and adults alike
PINK HALL AT SINAIA CASINO
Exhibition of photography and movie poster held throughout the festival.
Exhibition of works by students at the Architecture University with the theme “Recycling”, held throughout the festival.
HALL 1 AT SINAIA CASINO
15:30 Screening of the short film Și băieții, câteodată… (17’, director Matei Lucaci-Grunberg, CAST : Andrei Roșu, Irina Antonie, Theo Costache, Dani Achim, Răzvan Bănică, Andrada Fuscaș, Dragoș Olaru, Costin Dogioiu, Mădălina Craiu)
15:50 Screening of the short film Interior. Block of Flats Hallway (16’, director Ciprian Alexandrescu, CAST: Luminița Gheorghiu, Gabriel Spahiu, Vlad Ivanov, Simona Ghișă, Tudor Aaron Istodor)
16:05 Screening of the short film Sinopsis. Docu-drama (24’, director Vlad Trandafir, CAST: Tudor Aaron Istodor, Gabriel Spahiu, Clara Vodă, Mimi Brănescu)
16:30 Premiere of the best short made with the mobile phone. Jury: Florin Zamfirescu – actor, Mihai Ionescu – director, Doru Spătaru – DoP and producer. Prize of 200 euro worth of electronics offered by Python Systems.
18:30 Festival’s closing gala hosted by the actress MANUELA HĂRĂBOR
19:00 Screening of the feature film America, here we come! (90’, directed by Răzvan Săvescu, CAST: Adrian Văncică, Ghorghe Ifrim, Mihai Călin, Ioana Blaj, Tania Popa, Mira Furlan, Ion Spadaru)
20:30 Screening of the feature film Jack and Jill (90’, directed by Dennis Dugan CAST: Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, David Spade, Shaquille O’Neal, Valerie Mahaffey)
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