Airone Della Laguna – Collateral Award of the 83. Venice International Film Festival

The Airone della Laguna – International Collateral Award is dedicated to emerging filmmakers, innovative cinematic languages and new voices from emerging national cinemas.

The event will bring together filmmakers, producers, artists and representatives of film and cultural organisations, creating an opportunity for professional exchange, international networking and the presentation of new creative perspectives.

Invited speakers will contribute to the Award’s mission by exploring contemporary forms of cinematic expression and their relationship with today’s rapidly evolving cultural and social landscape.

During the event, selected directors, producers and internationally recognised guests will present their work and projects. Teasers and trailers will be screened, accompanied by visual presentations introducing the films, their creative concepts and their productions.

Particular attention will be given to works presented in the Orizzonti section of the Venice International Film Festival, with a focus on emerging directors, lesser-known works and national cinemas gaining greater international visibility.

The Airone della Laguna – International Collateral Award recognises films distinguished by original ideas, innovative storytelling, bold visual languages and contemporary themes.

The event also aims to create connections between filmmakers, producers, festivals and cultural organisations, encouraging international dialogue, professional exchange and new opportunities for collaboration.

AWARD DETAILS

FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Marcello Zeppi – Founder and Artistic Director of the Airone della Laguna – International Collateral Award.

PROMOTING ORGANISATIONS: Associazione Montecatini Cinema APS, CINIT – Cineforum Italiano and CINETOUR.

MISSION:

To support emerging filmmakers, innovative cinematic perspectives, bold visual languages and original aesthetic trends, while encouraging international visibility, professional exchange and connections within the international film community.

MODERATORS: 

Marcello Zeppi (President and Artistic Director of the Airone della Laguna – Collateral Award of the 83. Venice International Film Festival; Event Coordinator)

Massimo Caminiti (President, CINIT – Cineforum Italiano)

Can Saracoglu (President, CINETOUR)

SPEAKERS: 

Fabio and Simona Cancelloni (Founders, "Born to Live” Foundation)

Claudio Bucci (Film Producer, VR)

Armando Lostaglio (Jury President of the Airone della Laguna – Collateral Award of the 83. Venice International Film Festival)

Alberto Di Mauro (Director of the Experimental Section)

Mario Mariani (Director, "2030 – Appartamento 101")

Roberta Mucci (Director, "Mai più silenzi")

Piernicola Mucci (Film Producer, Riviera Film Production)

Maurizio Galimberti (Istant Artist, CinquantaNovecento)

Alessandra Moretti (Director, CinquantaNovecento)

Pietro Mariani (Director, "UTOPIA, viaggi senza ritorno")

Andrea Lazzari (President, Com.It.Es. Madrid)

Elena De Laurentiis and Federica Vecchione (Presenters of the Airone della Laguna – Collateral Award of the 83. Venice International Film Festival)

HOSTED BY ASSOCIAZIONE MONTECATINI CINEMA APS, CINIT – CINEFORUM ITALIANO, CINETOUR – INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF WORLD FILM FESTIVALS

The event is promoted by three organisations whose complementary activities combine film culture, international networking and the promotion of emerging cinematic talent.

Associazione Montecatini Cinema APS, based in Montecatini Terme, coordinates the initiative and is represented by Marcello Zeppi, President and Artistic Director of the Airone della Laguna – International Collateral Award. The Association coordinates the event and its relationships with the participating organisations and international partners.

CINETOUR, chaired by Can Saracoglu, brings together an international network of more than 125 cultural organisations from around the world. Its activities promote cooperation among festivals, universities and cultural organisations, fostering international exchange and creating connections between film professionals and cultural institutions.

CINIT – Cineforum Italiano, chaired by Massimo Caminiti, promotes film culture through its activities and participation in major Italian film events, including the Venice International Film Festival.