In the run-up to the 25th edition RIFF is once again partnering with prominent figures from the national and international film scene including: Barbara Busso (Production Manager) Cristian Casella (Entrepreneur Producer and Publisher) Giancarlo Chetta (Audiovisual Management and Co-production Specialist) Mario Colamarino (President of the “Mario Mieli” Homosexual Culture Association) Benjamin Minot (Director and Filmmaker) Rafael (Artist and Experimental Filmmaker) and Alessandro Rossetto (Director Screenwriter and Producer).
Further enriching the festival alongside the long-standing Audience Jury the RIFF Awards 2026 is proud to present “The Women Exhibitors’ Choice – The Jury by MEDIA Salles”: a special project spearheaded by MEDIA Salles that brings together European female exhibitors and programmers to highlight films directed by women and promote gender equality in cinemas.
The jury is a core pillar of the festival experience. Throughout RIFF 2026 audience members and attendees will also have the opportunity to meet several jurors and gain deeper insight into the film industry through a series of dedicated masterclasses.
