MTFF ABOUT US

MASSIMO TROISI FILM FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL FILM

AND THEATRE AWARD

RULES

Massimo Troisi Film Festival

Massimo Troisi Film Festival is an international film and theatre festival, a tribute to one of Italy’s greatest artists.

The festival was born from the passion for film and theatre of its founder and artistic director, Stefano Veneruso, a director, screenwriter and producer, as well as Massimo Troisi’s nephew and collaborator.

The Festival welcomes Annamaria Troisi, sister of the celebrated actor, as Honorary President. Her presence, closely connected to the memory of the unforgettable artist, adds value and prestige to the initiative, underscoring the importance of preserving and keeping alive the cultural and artistic legacy of such a significant figure in international cinema.

Massimo Troisi, born in 1953 and prematurely passed away in 1994, is remembered as an actor, director, screenwriter and poet who left an indelible mark on Italian culture. Known for his unmistakable style and his ability to combine comedy with emotional depth, Troisi helped define an era of Italian cinema.

Massimo Troisi Film Festival features an online programme, directly engaging the large community that continues to follow and cherish Massimo Troisi. At the heart of the initiative is the Audience Award, determined by viewers’ votes and presented alongside the Jury Award.

The Festival is promoted through Massimo Troisi’s official social media channels (Instagram, Facebook and Youtube), followed by hundreds of thousands of people and reaching a combined monthly average audience of over seven million.

The first edition will culminate in Rome with an in-person awards ceremony, marking the closing event of the Festival and providing an opportunity to bring together participants, audiences, and leading figures from the worlds of cinema and entertainment.

Objectives

Massimo Troisi Film Festival aims to become a leading platform for emerging Italian and international cinema, with a particular focus on young talent and independent productions, while also paying tribute to established artists who embody Massimo Troisi’s values and artistic sensibility.

Through a range of categories spanning film and theatre, the Festival promotes talent, creativity and innovation, supporting new forms of artistic expression.