The visual identity of the festival will be accompanied by artworks created by the French street artist Madame, an element that will help define the image of this first edition.
On a cultural level, the festival benefits from the collaboration of prestigious film education institutions such as the Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, the IFA Scuola di Cinema e Recitazione, and the RUFA – Rome University of Fine Arts, which contribute to strengthening the connection between education, industry, and emerging talent.
The Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, founded in 1952, is among the most renowned and authoritative institutions in Italy in the field of cinema and audiovisual studies. It combines artistic and entrepreneurial vision through a three-year program equivalent to a university degree, alongside annual evening courses, short courses, and executive programs. A pioneer in the integration of Artificial Intelligence, the School prepares new professional figures with a perfect balance between tradition and technological innovation.
The IFA Scuola di Cinema e Recitazione is an academy that promotes the development of individual talents through an interdisciplinary and up-to-date educational path. Its goal is to guide students in building a conscious professional identity, fostering cultural growth, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. With over 17 years of experience, it offers small class sizes (maximum 15 students), ensuring personalized attention and continuous interaction with teachers and tutors.
The RUFA – Rome University of Fine Arts is an academic institution and research center recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). Its Film program integrates solid theoretical preparation with rigorous practical experimentation, training professionals in directing, screenwriting, and editing. By collaborating with industry professionals, students acquire high-level skills and a qualification equivalent to a university degree. This multidisciplinary path ensures a highly competitive profile, capable of interpreting the evolution of audiovisual language and successfully entering the international film market.
Alongside these partnerships, the festival also collaborates with IWONDERFULL, its cultural partner and a key reference in the distribution and promotion of international arthouse cinema in Italy. IWONDERFULL is the streaming platform for “unconventional cinema” by the distributor I Wonder Pictures, dedicated to high-quality independent films. Each week, it releases the best of international cinema, the most important stories, and films most appreciated by critics and audiences, offering its subscribers a curated selection for those who seek to be amazed, entertained, moved, challenged—and then start all over again.