Generation Film Fest

Generation Film Fest 2025 — Fourth edition

From July 11 to 13, 2025, the historic center of Oria hosted the fourth edition of the Generation Film Fest, with a rich program of masterclasses, talks, and screenings. Masterclasses were held at Palazzo Martini, while talks and evening screenings took place in the evocative cloister of Parco Montalbano.

Key highlights included masterclasses by Mimmo Spina (dedicated to great documentaries and Tonino Guerra), Raffaello Saragò (film production), and Lech Majewski (directing). Numerous talks featured Giorgio Vignali, Gegia, Pia Lanciotti, and Carlotta Natoli. The evenings concluded with screenings of the films "Zamora" by Neri Marcoré and "Odio l'estate" by Massimo Venier, as well as the preview of the short film "L'Innocente". The program was completed by "Raccontando Oria" guided tours and the "Una porta sul cinema" exhibition.

Friday, July 11

• 17:30 — Masterclass "The Great Documentaries - Tonino Guerra Special" with Mimmo Spina (Palazzo Martini)
• 19:00 — Guided tour "Raccontando Oria"
• 20:00 — Inauguration of the exhibition "Una porta sul cinema"
• 21:00 — Talk "The cinema of the 80s/90s" with Giorgio Vignali, Gegia, Gino Capone; followed by the preview of the short film "L'Innocente" by Giorgio Vignali (Parco Montalbano cloister)

Saturday, July 12

• 17:30 — Masterclass "Film Production" with Raffaello Saragò
• 19:00 — Tour "Raccontando Oria"
• 20:00 — Exhibition "Una porta sul cinema"
• 21:00 — Talk "Generation Young" with Pia Lanciotti; followed by the screening of the film "Zamora" by Neri Marcoré

Sunday, July 13

• 17:30 — Masterclass "Directing Overseas" with Lech Majewski
• 19:00 — Tour "Raccontando Oria"
• 20:00 — Exhibition "Una porta sul cinema"
• 21:00 — Talk "The Protagonists of Italian Cinema" with Carlotta Natoli; followed by the screening of the film "Odio l'estate" by Massimo Venier