In a constantly evolving audiovisual landscape, where the boundaries between cinema and television are increasingly blurred, writing remains the beating heart of every story. This masterclass brings together some of the most acclaimed voices in international screenwriting for an open conversation about the challenges and opportunities of contemporary storytelling. Academy Award winner Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), Stefano Bises (Esterno Notte, Gomorra), and Daniele Cesarano (Romanzo Criminale and head of drama for Mediaset), a key figure in Italian television writing and production, will discuss topics such as character development, narrative tension, the journey from idea to script, and the balance between creativity and industry. A unique opportunity to explore how great stories are conceived and transformed – between artistic vision and new models of global production.
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,
