Ischia Film Festival

The Ischia Film Festival (IFF) is an annual international film festival held on the island of Ischia, Italy.

Ischia Film Festival
Aragonese Castle, Ischia
LocationIschia, Italy
No. of filmsover 100
LanguageInternational
Websitewww.ischiafilmfestival.it

The festival is organised by the Art Movie & Music Association, and held each year from late June into early July[1] in the Castello Aragonese.[2][3][4]

Each year, the IFF presents a Lifetime Achievement Award to international filmmakers and actors, after which the winners become part of a permanent honour committee of the festival. The committee includes Margarethe von Trotta, Peter Greenaway, John Turturro, Krzysztof Zanussi, Vittorio Storaro, and Tony Servillo.[5]

The 21st edition ran from 25 June 25 to 1 July 2023[6] under the artistic direction of the founder Michelangelo Messina. The festival runs an international competition for feature films, short films, and documentaries, and is particularly devoted to film locations.

Organisers

Organisers of the festival include:[6]

  • Artistic Director: Michelangelo Messina
  • Artistic Consultant: Gianni Canova
  • Coordinator: Enny Mazzella
  • Guest Coordinator: Sara Messina

References
  1. The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Rough Guides. Apa Publications. 2018. p. 62. ISBN 978-1-78919-422-7. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  2. Fodor's The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples. Full-color Travel Guide. Fodor's Travel. 2019. p. 65. ISBN 978-1-64097-167-7. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  3. Sandoval, E.; Bocco, F. (2023). Lonely Planet Naples, Pompeii & The Amalfi Coast. Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet. p. 230. ISBN 978-1-83758-187-0. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. Hueneke, E. (2020). The World's Most Amazing Castles: Timeless Treasures Around the Globe. Centennial Books. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-951274-33-7. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  5. "Comitato d'Onore". Ischia Film Festival. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  6. "Ischia Film Festival". FilmFreeway. 3 January 2018. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.


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