Film director Koriun Khachesarian represented the project at the first conference for the 46th edition of the Paladino d’Oro Sport Film Festival
RACE ACADEMY – A True Motorsport Story, the world’s first Formula 4 documentary, has been nominated at the Paladino d’Oro Sport Film Festival, the oldest festival dedicated to sports cinema.
Founded in 1979 by prominent Italian sports journalists Vito Maggio and Sandro Ciottis held annually in Palermo. However, the official presentation of the finalists was held at the prestigious Sala del Refettorio in the Chamber of Deputies, with the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, in attendance.
“It was an amazing experience to be invited to such a prestigious event. Seeing our movie listed amongst these international top sport productions definitely has made me proud of what we have achieved,” Khachesarian was all smiles.
In addition to Minister Abodi, speakers included the Honorable Carolina Varchi, Secretary of the Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies, and Alessandro Anello, Councilor for Tourism and Sport for the Municipality of Palermo.
Festival President Roberto Oddo was “delighted to have RACE ACADEMY as one of our finalists. It is an outstanding production highlighting key aspects in talent development in sport. Moreover, it is a pleasant addition to welcome a film from Austria.”
The Paladino d’Oro Film Festival is held under the patronage of the Sicilian Region (Department of Sport, Tourism, and Entertainment), the Sicily Film Commission, the Metropolitan City of Palermo, the City of Palermo, the 402nd Festino of Saint Rosalia, FMSI AMS Palermo, the Consular Corps of Palermo, and the CSC National Film School (Sicily branch).
The 2026 edition will traditionally take place in the stunning setting of Palermo, with the awards ceremony hosted at the city’s Teatro Politeama Garibaldi.
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