N.I.F.F. – Noto International Film Festival
Edition 2025 Finished Cinema Short film Documentary

N.I.F.F. – Noto International Film Festival

08 Aug 2025 — 10 Aug 2025
Noto — Siracusa (089)

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Edition 2025 — N.I.F.F. Noto

The 9th edition of the N.I.F.F. – Noto International Film Festival concluded on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the stunning setting of the Baroque Museum complex in Noto Alta. The competition featured 20 short films selected by the quality jury, with over 12 awards presented. The evening, hosted by Massimiliano Casto and enhanced by the violin of Massimiliano Distefano, crowned "El mal de ojo" by Fernanda Arbiol Aranda with the "Mario Monicelli" Prize for Best Director.

The 9th edition 2025

The ninth edition of the Noto International Film Festival concluded on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Noto, with the final ceremony hosted in the Baroque Museum complex of Noto Alta. The competition featured 20 short films selected by the quality jury, under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Favaloro and Salvatore Lucchesi and hosted by Massimiliano Casto.

The "Mario Monicelli" Prize for Best Director went to the short film "El mal de ojo" by Fernanda Arbiol Aranda (Spain). The award for Best Original Score was given to Domenico Rubino for "La valse de ADIEUX", while special mentions went to "A Detached Reflection" by Luca Baeli and "El anciano protector" by Alfredo José Espinal Lacunza. The evening was accompanied by the notes of violinist Massimiliano Distefano.

Where does it take place — N.I.F.F. Noto

Teatro Comunale Tina Di Lorenzo

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 96017 Noto

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N.I.F.F. Noto in brief

Cinema Short film Documentary Independent cinema Outdoor Multidisciplinary Emerging International Siracusa

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