For the 24th edition, the RIFF Jury is once again made up of prominent figures in the Italian and international film scene, including: Barbara Busso (Production Director), Giancarlo Chetta (Project Scout), Gabriele Ciampi (AI Filmmaker and Composer), Mario Colamarino (LGBTQIA+ Rights Activist and Jurist), Enzo D’Alò (Director, Screenwriter and Musician), Ben Minot (Filmmaker and Creative Consultant) and finally Maria Teresa Monaco (Casting Director and Extras Coordinator). Each jury member is a fundamental part of the festival, and it will also be possible to listen to their experiences and valuable advice in the film industry during the masterclasses that some of them will lead during RIFF 2025.
Between roots and experimentation: the National Feature Film section explores new forms of Italian cinema. Four feature films that reject standardized formulas to delve into the nuances of contemporary storytelling…
Four feature films that reject standardized formulas to delve into the nuances of contemporary storytelling, presenting tales of obstinacy, vulnerability, and rupture. This selection explores the landscape of independent Italian cinema, highlighting a recurring theme: territory—both physical and emotional-as a space defined by conflict, contradiction,
