The Clash Between Faith & Homosexuality
On January 13, 1998 Alfredo Ormando, an unknown gay writer from Sicily, shocked the world by lighting himself on fire in St. Peter’s Square, the only time such a protest had taken place on Vatican soil. Despite the attempt by some in the gay community to frame the event as the spark of the “Italian Stonewall,” Alfredo’s gesture faded into obscurity. ALFREDO’S FIRE chronicles one man’s descent into darkness as he struggles to reconcile his faith and sexuality. Looking at fire as a potent but contradictory symbol of liberation, annihilation, and communion, this film tells a universal story of human longing, frailty and the dire consequences of living a lie. (2013, 39 min.)
“Oh Lord, ignite me, burn me with the flames of your heart. You who fills all creation, fill me with Your love.”
Producer/Director/Camera/Editor
Andrew Abrahams
Co-Producer/Story Editor
Sara Marinelli
Best Independent Documentary
CINE Special Jury Award
Award of Excellence
International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration & Equality
World Premiere
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Credits
Credits
Online editor & Colorist
Ron Ward
Sound Design & Mix
Mark Escott
Post-Production Coordinator
Stephen D'Alimonte
Assistant Editor
Renny McCauley
Editing Consultant
Eva Brzeski
Titles & Graphics
Stephen D'Alimonte
Bob Frisk
Phil Spitler
Casting Consultant
Emily Schweber
Interns
Jeremy Jayne
Anthony Liuzzi
Marta Mannenbach
Anthony Porter
Translation & Transcription
Cettina Sava
Daniele Scalise
Sarah Marinelli
Andy Abrahams Wilson
Director/Producer/Cinematographer
Andy Abrahams Wilson
Co-Producer & Story Editor
Sarah Marinelli
Editors
Andy Abrahams Wilson
Sarah Marinelli
Associate Producers
Hannah Swenson
Stephen D'Alimonte
Music by
Justin Mellan
Senior Producer
Jan Miller Corran
Featuring
Gaetano Mangano
Adriano Cavazzoni
Angelo Ormando
Vicenzo Scimonelli
Fabio Vicari
Imma Battaglia
Stefano Federici
Role of Alfredo
Jed Tomsula
Voice of Alfredo
Andrea Pallaoro
Additional Camera
Andrea Bovina
Honors
Honors
CINE Special Jury Award, Best Independent Documentary
International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration & Equality, Award of Excellence
CINE Golden Eagle Award
World Premiere, Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Western Psychological Association Film Festival
Human Rights Film Festival, San Francisco University
Sardinia Queer Short Film Festival
Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
Torino Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
Cleveland International Film Festival
Gallery
Gallery
