Melloblocco 2014: the winner of the video and photo contest

The DOC jury awarded the first prize to "Live-View" filmed by Austria's Alexander Flatz for "his choice of filming different"live" moments of Melloblocco, from the point of view of an external eye, with original sounds". Second prize went to "This is Melloblocco" by Michele Guarneri, for its"photographic" narration of Melloblocco from different points of view and the rhythm conveyed to the video by the music. while third prize went to "Gabriele Moroni "Trudi" … Teleguidato ?!?" by Alessandro Spiniello, for"showing the sense of sharing among top athletes." Three special mentions were awarded to videos that stood out for their originality:"Punti di Vista" (Points of view) by Pietro Mercuriali,"First time" by Luca De Angelis and"Niente è impossibile al MelloBlocco..." (Nothing is impossible at Melloblocco) by Alessandro Spiniello

The photo competition was won by Andrea Aiello's image"Ti spio" (I am spying you) by Andrea Aiello for his"hidden" point of view and the dynamism in the picture. With his"well-executed classic" called"Saturday-Highball" Alexander Flatz took second place, while third place went to"Nessun timore" (No fear) by Dario Ballabio;"an athlete climbing in a sea of rock: an icon of Melloblocco." The three special mentions went to"Salto nel blu" (Jump in the Blue) by Andrea Aiello,"Ray of Climb" by Alessandra Cristalli and"Struggente passione" (Consuming Passion) by Dario Ballabio.

All winners will receive prizes provided by the sponsors Marmot, Montura, Wild Climb, La Sportiva, Cassin and adidas. While the winning videos are embedded below, the winning photos can be browsed as usual in the portfolio on the left.


First prize - "Live-View" by Alexander Flatz



Second prize - "This is Melloblocco" by Michele Guarneri



Third prize - "Gabriele Moroni "Trudi"... Teleguidato?!?" by Alessandro Spiniello



Special mention - "Punti di Vista" by Pietro Mercuriali



Special mention - "First time" by Luca De Angelis



Special mention - "Niente è impossibile al MelloBlocco…" by Alessandro Spiniello



JURY 2014
Klaus Dell’Orto (official photographer Melloblocco)
Pietro Bagnara (official photographer Melloblocco)
Michele Caminati (official video-maker Melloblocco)
Michele Comi (Organisiing committee Melloblocco)
Stefano Scetti (Organisiing committee Melloblocco)
Nicoletta Costi (Comunication Melloblocco)
Vinicio Stefanello (Planetmountain.com)
Jury President: Michele Caminati (video) Michele Comi (photo)


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