Jury 2025 - The Magnificent
CLAUDIA BRIGNONE (Italy)
Claudia Brignone born in Naples in 1985, graduated in Communication and began studying documentary filmmaking in 2009, further training through various workshops with directors such as Pietro Marcello and Sara Fgaier. Her first documentary, La Malattia del Desiderio (2014), won the Audience Award at SalinaDocFest. That same year, she made L’Altalena within the Filmap project in Ponticelli. She collaborated on Aperti al Pubblico by Silvia Bellotti, winner of the Audience Award at Festival dei Popoli. In 2019, she presented her second feature-length film, La Villa, at the Rome Film Festival in the Alice nella Città section. Her third documentary, Tempo d’attesa, won the Special Jury Prize at the 2023 Torino Film Festival and was selected among the 15 finalists for the David di Donatello Cecilia Mangini Award. She also works as an assistant director and casting assistant for fiction and documentaries. She was a tutor for the Procida Film Atelier, from which the film Procida emerged, screened at Locarno 2023. She is currently developing her fourth documentary, Ciao Papà, and she is pursuing a PhD at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. "Filmmaking is about being in relation with others and with the world around us." "Others can be difficult to understand, so I need to film them." — Jean-Louis Comolli.
JERÔME BOIVIN (France)
Jérôme Boivin is a French director and screenwriter known for his ironic and unconventional perspective on the world. After two award-winning short films, he made his feature debut with Baxter (1989), a darkly comic and unsettling story told from a dog’s point of view. He followed with Confessions d’un Barjo (1992), a surreal adaptation of a Philip K. Dick novel, co-written with Jacques Audiard. Boivin has also directed television films, documentaries, and music videos, always maintaining a distinct and offbeat style. He teaches at La Fémis and the École Louis-Lumière, and regularly leads international workshops. A rare but impactful filmmaker, he blends dark humor, introspection, and creative freedom. His independent and insightful cinema continues to inspire new generations of directors. “Reality and fiction — where is the line between them?"
NICOLAS RUMPL (Belgium/Swiss)
Although he once considered a career in professional football, Nicolas Rumpl decided to follow his passion for cinema and moved to Belgium. He graduated from the Institut des Arts de Diffusion in Louvain-la-Neuve with a thesis on Cinevardaphoto, Agnès Varda’s documentary trilogy connected by the theme of photography. Encouraged by his professor, he applied for and received a fellowship at Cine-Tamaris. He started working in the archives, organizing documents from past projects, and later joined the production of The Beaches of Agnès at Le Zoute, where he worked closely with editor Jean- Baptiste Morin, transcribing much of the footage by hand. Back in Brussels, he began working as an assistant editor and started editing his own films through the AJC, a “no budget” film workshop. Since then, he has built lasting relationships with directors and edited films screened at festivals like Cannes, Berlin, and Locarno. He won two Magritte Awards for Best Editing for Playground (2022) and Zero Fucks Given (2023), plus a Best Editing prize at the Tangier Film Festival for The Blue Caftan. His 2020 edit of Natural Light earned the Silver Bear for Best Director in 2022. “Let's wait a little to finish faster.”
KLEONI FLESSA (Greece)
Kleoni Flessa is a Greek cinema and theater director, screenwriter, and educator. She studied directing, architecture, photography, and film history across Greece, Italy, and the U.S. She has taught at the University of Thessaloniki's Film Department and various art schools in Athens for over a decade. Flessa has directed numerous films, documentaries, and theatrical productions, often writing her own scripts. Her work has received both Greek and international recognition, with awards from festivals in Canada, Italy, Spain, India, and Brazil. Notable works include Let's Go for an Ouzo (2002), Eleni Boukouri Altamoura (2010), and My Grandfather Papaflessas (2022). Several of her films have been distributed through Swedish TV, Italian Ministry of Culture, and MOVE Theater in Athens. She served as artistic director of the Kardamili Art Doc Festival and the International Doc Festival of Peloponnese. In theater, she has directed a range of productions at the National Theater of Kalamata and other venues. She was also involved in the opening ceremonies of the International Youth Festival of Ancient Drama. "Chase your dreams with perseverance."
ANNA BERTHOLLET (Switzerland/France)
After obtaining her Master’s degree in Media and Marketing Sciences from the University of Geneva, Anna worked for several years in the banking sector, mainly as a project leader. In 2013 she undertook a career shift willing to invest her skills and knowledge into documentary producing. She graduated successfully from Ecole Documentaire de Lussas in France and attended several European workshops for producers and filmmakers. Since 2015 documentary sales and distribution snapped her for the better and she now oversees all activities at Lightdox, with special care for Theatrical, TV and Festivals sales, and Impact Distribution. "If it’s a success, it’s thanks to the film, If it’s a failure, it’s because of you."
MICHEL KHLEIFI
Patron of our 17th Edition
Michel Khleifi, born in 1950 in Israel to an Arab-Palestinian family, left his country in 1970 to work at Volkswagen in Germany. Along the way, he settled in Belgium and studied theater directing, radio, and television at INSAS in Brussels, graduating in 1977. In 1980, he returned to his native region to make the documentary Al Dhakira al Khasba [Fertile Memory], the first feature film shot in Palestinian West Bank. In 1987, he made Urs al-Jalil [Wedding in Galilee], a film about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the first Palestinian film selected for the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the International Critics’ Prize. The Royal Film Archive of Belgium has restored several of his films, including Ma’loul Celebrates Its Destruction (1985) and Tale of the Three Jewels (1994). Khleifi’s films, blending documentary and fiction, explore life under occupation and Palestinian collective memory, marking a turning point in the history of Palestinian cinema.
Youth Jury
NÉRÉA MAVOUNGOU (France)
Néréa Mavoungou, born in 2000, is a French actress and writer. She studied literature and cinema in preparatory classes before training at the Conservatoire de Versailles and the Fontainebleau School of Acting (FONACT), working with international directors. Graduated with a Master’s in Cultural Institutions Management from Sciences Po Lille, she combines artistic passion with organizational skills. She runs eloquence workshops at a Paris middle school and takes part in film productions. In 2025, she will serve on the young jury of the FAITO DOC Festival, bringing curiosity and critical spirit. Néréa loves telling stories that move emotions and spark reflection, with a touch of humor and authenticity. Her motto : « Deep calls to deep » — (and sometimes coffee calls to Néréa).
NINA LANGLET (France)
If she’s not in a dark cinema watching a classic, you’ll probably find her in a café, headphones on, browsing through the catalogues of festivals she couldn’t attend...After studying cinema with a focus on creative documentary, Nina Langlet has been working in the wide world of film, navigating between programming and supporting distribution of works that matter to her, especially short and medium-length films. She is currently a film programmer and coordinator of the regional editions of the International Education Film Festival of Évreux, Normandy, France. Most of her time is spent watching, selecting and discussing films. Deeply passionate about documentaries, she also organizes screenings with friends in her hometown of Amiens, often followed by discussions and Q&As. This is her first experience as a juror and above all, her first time at FaitoDoc, and she’s looking forward to sharing joyful moments around powerful films. "I still have my whole life (and all the movies) left to discover."
CHARLOTTE DEBEIR (Belgium)
I am a curious girl based in Brussels, who loves to learn new languages, go abroad and try new things. This probably comes from the fact that I am hyperactive, so now I run to compensate. When I was a kid I had great sense of style but now it’s all gone. On a more serious note, for as long as I can remember, I have always been intrigued about capturing moments and feelings through words and pictures. This fascination led me to study literature and linguistics, but my interest in movies and photography always stayed close to my heart. I’m very happy to be a part of the Faito Doc this year! "Surprise me!"
ELISA BRUARD (Belgium)
Passionate about the seventh art since I was a kid, I have always been eager to learn more about the film industry. I studied at a communication school in Belgium, where I followed a bachelor's degree in public relations. This program allowed me to discover disciplines I wasn’t very familiar with, such as communication, event management, or audiovisual language. I therefore chose to pursue my final-year internship in a field that would combine my two passions : events and cinema. I got a five-month internship at the Namur International Francophone Film Festival (FIFF) as a programming assistant. This experience allowed me to prospect films for the upcoming edition. I also had the opportunity to attend the Cannes Film Festival thanks to this job and to work on the 11th and 14th Magritte Awards ceremonies in Brussels. Following this great opportunity, I began my first job as a communication and media partnerships officer at the ‘Théâtre de Namur’. Now, my next passion will probably be to discover what’s going on in Napoli. 🙂 “Carpe Diem” - from Dead poet’s society by Peter Weir
THÉO ALMEIDA (Belgium)
Hello! My name is Théo, I’m 21 years old and I’m from Belgium. I’m currently studying E-business and trying to launch my own production studio called “Frigo Studio” (For thoses ar not frenchy, that means “Fridge studio”!) anyway. I’m truly passionate about cinema. What I love most is how some films can move us, shake us, or make us dream — no matter how old we are. And what amazes me even more is how we can relate to stories, whether they’re real or not even, fantastical or full-on science fiction. I’m also really curious by nature — about games, travel, and different cultures (formula one too). That’s why being part of a film festival like this, with my ambitions, feels like a real step forward. It’s a chance to learn from your creations — works I may not yet equal, but ones I deeply aspire to match. It’s truly an honor for me to be here, and a real opportunity. I can’t wait to meet you and discover all your work! The quote that I like is : It’s in action that you find motivation, not the opposite. —— "Hi! I have to be honest… I don't speak a word of Italian… Sorry!"
ANOUCHKA RUMPL (Slovakia / Switzerland)
Hello my name is Anouchka Rumpl, I’m 18 years old. I’m currently finishing my secondary studies at Emile Jacqmain high school in Brussels. I’ve always lived in this city, but my parents come from completely different places. My mother is Slovak and my father is Swiss, so I was very quickly drawn to the many different cultures of the world. Cinema was always something very vivid at home and I plan to pursue film studies, with a focus on camera work, at a cinema school in the near future. Before that, next year, I will do a cultural stay in Cúcuta, Colombia for a year. I’m hoping that I will become fluent in Spanish and that it will be the beginning of a wide range of new experiences for me. "You have to constantly throw yourself off a cliff and equip yourself with wings during the fall."
RIDA BOULAGHMAL (Palestine)
I’m Rida Boulaghmal, I’m 19 years old and I come from Paestum. I’m currently studying at L’Orientale University in Naples. Taking part in this Festival, dedicated to the theme of Contact, is a unique opportunity for me to delve deeper into the world of documentary, visual storytelling, and cinema. I believe this festival can offer a rich experience filled with new inspiration, meaningful encounters, and a different space to express my passions. I’m happy to be part of this journey and to grow through dialogue and exchange with the other participants.
Jury Il Camino
Composed of 7 residents from the Il Camino Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Center, the jury will select the best film from the two international short film competitions.
The collaboration between the Faito Doc Festival and Il Camino, active since 2008, has grown richer over the years. The therapists have consistently supported the festival’s cultural initiatives, while the residents participate with great enthusiasm: they present works, contribute to set designs, manage the spaces of the House of Cinema, and take part in dance, writing, and theater workshops, also bringing to life sensory performances.
They have been featured in short films, documentary portraits, and two feature-length films dedicated to their community experience. This year, they also take on the creation and performance of video letters presented at the festival.
Jury Faito Doc Camp
Composed of members of the Amici della Filangieri Association and guests of the campsite—faithful participants in the festival’s daily events, and active promoters of concerts and activities in collaboration with the Festival—this group meets to discuss the short films in competition, expressing a preference for the documentary they loved most that day.
At the end of the festival, the film that receives the highest number of positive reviews will be awarded the Faito Doc Camp Prize.
AWARDS
PRIZES awarded by the I Magnifici Jury and the Young Jury are works by Cricou
Christian Courtois, a creator of unusual objects, at each edition Cricou creates an original work in connection with the Festival theme. A passionate inventor, he loves to share his vision of things with humour and imagination. He transforms and revives any object that is broken, abandoned or thrown away. He is the inventor of the Faggio Doc Awards. The prizes will go to the Best Feature Film, the Best Short Film voted by the International Jury and the Best Short and Best Long Film voted by the Young Jury.
The ProFaito Onlus Association, which works for the ecological and environmental protection of Monte Faito as well as a landscape heritage and cultural asset, will offer a plaque for the Audience Award.
The Centro Terapeutico il Camino through their Jury will award the best short films one or two prizes.
The Faito Doc Camp through their Jury awards a prize to their best-loved film of the entire Festival.
The Ottica Sacco Prize is awarded by the Jury of the Magnificent and will go to the sharpest look.
In this edition for the first time it will be awarded :
The Prize of the Municipality of Vico Equense to the best Italian film of the Festival attributed by Chiara Guida of cinefilos.it with the collaboration of the Vico Equense Youth Forum