Great success of the fifth edition of AIVA
The fifth edition of the ACES International Video Awards (AIVA) was held with great success as part of the 15th edition of the Overtime Festival, with the participation of administrations, institutions, and representatives from four continents.
With 28 videos in competition, the 2025 edition set a new record for participation, confirming the strength of a project capable of connecting territories, cultures, and diverse visions through the universal language of sport.
Following the official press conference held at the Venice International Film Festival, the two-day event in Macerata featured two main moments:
• October 10 – A round table dedicated to audiovisual themes related to Culture, Sport, and Tourism in the digital era, with the participation of Italian and European institutions and administrations;
• October 11 – The awards ceremony at the Teatro Lauro Rossi, attended by local students who enlivened the event with enthusiasm and curiosity.
This year’s edition reached a historic milestone: for the first time, the main award for “Best Overall Video” was won by a foreign administration, Veszprem-Balaton (Hungary). The film was recognized by the jury as the best overall for its artistic quality, communicative value, and emotional impact.
The Audience Award went to the City of Mariánské Lázně (Czech Republic), which won over the more than 300 students present in the audience.
“This edition marked a moment of growth and international openness for our network,” said Vincenzo Lupattelli, Vice President of ACES. “The language of sports audiovisuals continues to transcend borders, bringing together people and communities through shared sporting and cultural values.”
“Once again, a great success for AIVA that makes us proud,” added Michele Spagnuolo, President of the Pindaro Association, “as did the important round table on sports policy held on October 10, featuring the contributions of the attending delegations and several Members of the European Parliament, both in person and via video.”
Behind the scenes, a network of high-profile collaborations made the success of the event possible: ICSC, Pindaro Eventi, Cineguida, the Veneto Region, and the Office of the European Parliament in Italy, with the support of CONI, Sport e Salute, CIP, ANCI, USSI, City of Macerata, EPSI, World Football Summit, La Vuelta, Decathlon, and GSIC.
Media partners: Primapress and Corriere dello Sport
AIVA 2025 Awards List
• Prize 01 – “Digital Creativity”
Jesolo | Mariánské Lázně
• Prize 02 – “Sports Tourism”
Agropoli | Novalja
• Prize 03 – “Link to the Social-Cultural and Territorial Context”
Naples | Samborondon – Corriere dello Sport Special Award (Venice, August 30)
• Prize 04 – “Relevance to the Values of Sport”
Veneto Region | Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
• Prize 05 – “Promotion of the Values and Sporting Activity”
Torrejon de Ardoz | Alpe Cimbra Community | Chihuahua
• Prize 06 – “Social Inclusion and Promotion of Fair Play”
Liguria Region – Veneto Region Special Award (Venice, August 30)
• Prize 07 – “Emotional Impact”
Erice | Manta
• Prize 08 – “Sport & Sustainability”
Trebinje | Sakarya
• Prize 09 – “Project Idea” – Decathlon Special Award
Seregno
• Prize 10 – “Best Overall Video” – Institute for Sport and Cultural Credit Special Award
Veszprem-Balaton
• Prize 11 – “Audience Award”
Mariánské Lázně
