The Bagogo project was born out of a desire to bring some lightness to a global moment that leaves little room for smiles and from the idea of finding a space for comedy on television. Both goals are not easy, but ones we will continue to work on in the coming months. We will keep you informed.
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The Bagogo Film Festival - It's All Comedy! is pleased to announce that it will be returning for a second edition in 2024. We are very pleased with the quality of the films that have come from all over the world. From hundreds of submissions, we have narrowed it down to thirteen finalists, all of remarkable quality and from truly every corner of the globe. In the end, we had to choose, and the winners (ex-aequo) were "Work It Class" and "Three Times a Week", declared winners in late October at IlCinemino in Milan, in front of a very entertained and intrigued audience, showing how humor can be appreciated and understood even across cultures.
On the same evening as the awards ceremony, we presented an experiment of a short film constructed with artificial intelligence titled "Omel I.A." Artificial intelligence is intimidating, especially to those who thrive on creativity. By using it and comparing it with the comedy shorts of Bagogo, we realized that AI is nothing more than a tool, a computer, that without human creativity does not exist and has no soul. The topic is complex and can be discussed further later on. Meanwhile, we thank everyone who submitted their film to the Bagogo Film Festival. The quality exceeded our expectations and contributed to the success and interest surrounding this first edition.
Marco Posani
Artistic Direction of Bagogo Film Festival
Omel I.A. is our comedy short film entirely made with AI tools, featuring Pope Francis.
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