Join us for a captivating night with an exciting selection of shorts. We are thrilled to present a special showcase of shorts finalists for the prestigious Ristretto Shorts Awards. Immerse yourself in the magic of Italian storytelling as we screen a carefully curated lineup of captivating short films. These finalists for the Ristretto Shorts Awards have been selected for their exceptional quality, creativity, and ability to convey profound narratives in a limited timeframe.

Official Ristretto Shorts Program:

2054 Seele by Edoardo Maione and Alice Gnech (12′)

Aura by Stefania Accettulli (15′)

Facciamo rumore (Let’s Make Noise) by Daniele Lince and Elena Beatrice (15′)

Finché morte non ci separi (Till Death Do Us Part) by Edoardo Maione and Alice Gnech (20′)

Little Hands by Tess Emmerson (10′)

Santa Maria by Carlo Gargiulo (7′)

Via Bellezza 11 by Giuseppe Cardaci (18′)

Viola by Marco Lorenzo Masante (10′)

A Lifetime of Dreams by Aladino Ghioni (out of competition) 11′

Showtime: Wednesday, September 30, 2026: 7:00PM