The International Competition features 30 works from 26 Countries, two of which are Italian, which are going to compete also against an Academy Award nominee
Special Guests the “Master of the Thrill” Dario Argento, who is going to be awarded the Ca’ Foscari Honorary Fellowship, and Pino Donaggio, memorable Brian De Palma’s film composer
Special Programs a Tribute to the experimental director Amit Dutta, the return to the short of documentarist Marie Elisa Sheidt, a focus on new African cinema and young directors of South-East Asia, a tribute to the French Supinfocom Rubika School of Animation
All-Female Jury Japanese-Italian actress Jun Ichikawa, Syrian animator Sulafa Hijazi and Polish actress Maria Mamona
Moreover, the young filmmakers of Ca’ Foscari and the Venice International University. As always, the appointment with the Cinema of Origins, Italian Videoart and the Pasinetti Video Competition. A Closing Show in Tribute to Fellini between video mapping and holograms.
Side Competitions Music Video International Competition & “Olga Brunner Levi” Award