Belpasso Film Festival

The second edition of the Belpasso Film Festival was held from November 20 to 22, 2025, at the Teatro Nino Martoglio in Belpasso (Catania), reaffirming the theme 'Sicily through the lens'. The competition featured 16 short films, selected for their narrative quality in the section curated by Beppe Manno, under the artistic direction of Massimo Condorelli.

The days of November 20 and 21 alternated between morning screenings reserved for schools and public evening sessions with director Q&As; the grand finale awards gala took place on November 22. The godmother of the edition was actress Barbara Bouchet, who was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Guests and award winners included Andrea Roncato, Tony Sperandeo, Domenico Centamore, Sara Ricci, and Tuccio Musumeci, alongside recognitions for professionals such as cinematographer Sebastiano Celeste and producer Antonio Chiaramonte. The event was hosted by Salvo La Rosa and Antonello Musmeci.

Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21, 2025

• Morning — screenings reserved for schools
• Evening — public screenings of competition short films with director Q&As

Saturday, November 22, 2025

• Grand finale gala: awards ceremony for the competition short films and presentation of lifetime achievement awards
• Lifetime Achievement Award for actress Barbara Bouchet (godmother of the event)

16 short films in competition dedicated to the story of Sicily. Artistic direction: Massimo Condorelli; short film section: Beppe Manno. Hosts: Salvo La Rosa and Antonello Musmeci.