From August 27 to September 6, 2025, as part of the 82. Venice International Film Festival, the professional space of the Italian Pavilion returns, organized by Cinecittà for the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Italian Ministry of Culture (DGCA-MiC).
Set up at the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido di Venezia, the Italian Pavilion will enliven the Tropicana 1 and 2 Rooms with a packed schedule of events, including meetings, conferences, presentations, and awards, dedicated to key players in the national and international film industry.
A central hub for the professional and artistic community of Italy’s most prestigious cinematic event, the Italian Pavilion reaffirms its role as a space for exchange, networking, and dialogue, bringing together creative energy and the sector’s most innovative visions. An exclusive platform to explore new market trends, funding opportunities, and the challenges shaping the future of the global film industry.
The partners of the initiative are: Afic – Agiscuola – Anec – Anica – Apa – Ape – CSC Centro Sperimentale Di Cinematografia – Cinematografo – CNA Cinema e Audiovisivo – Doc/It – Creative Europe Media – Fice (I’ve changed the alphabetical order) – Rome Film Festival – Venice Days – Italian Film Commissions – Italian Short Film Center – Italy For Movies – MIA – Rai Cinema – Italian Global Series Festival – SNGCI – SNCCI – Cinecittà News – Otto ½