VII Edition of the Ischia Film & Art Festival: a triumph for Graus Edizioni

On Saturday, September 21st, at 11:00 a.m., the closing ceremony of the seventh edition of the "Luchino Visconti" Ischia Film & Art Festival took place. This annual event celebrates excellence in the visual and literary arts and took place in the auditorium of the "V. Telese" Hotel Management Institute in Ischia Porto, located on one of the most picturesque islands in the Gulf of Naples.

An International Reference Festival

The Ischia Film & Art Festival is now internationally recognized for the quality of the selected works and for its ability to blend together cinema, art and territory. Thanks to the careful organization and passion of the organizers, this festival represents a point of reference for anyone working in the world of culture and visual storytelling. The jury, composed of leading figures from the world of cinema, literature and visual arts, guarantees a selection of the highest level, celebrating the most innovative and significant works every year.

Success for Graus Edizioni

Among this year's winners, two authors from the publishing house Graus Edizioni stand out: Emilia Martuccelli, just eighteen years old, was awarded a special recognition for her novel “La Rosa ei Cinque Cavalieri”. This work has won over audiences and critics thanks to its profound narrative ability and compelling plot. Alessandro Coppola, a young blogger from Naples, won the Visconti Prize with his book “Le Mie Orecchie Parlano”, managing to move a large audience with his touching narrative on the beauty and fortune of life.

Other Festival Winners

The festival also featured other leading talents in the contemporary cultural scene. The award winners included: – The scenographic project by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, created for “Tosca” and “Turandot” at the Caracalla Festival 2024, which won the Visconti Prize for “best opera scenography”. – In the painting section, certificates of merit were awarded to the artists Adelante Mattera, Ylenia Pilato, Emily Sirabella and Roberta Levato. – The Visconti Prize “Dimensioni Magiche del Cinema” was awarded to the artist and painter Grazia Famiglietti for her project “Di Passaggio”. – Maurizio Ponticello, author of the historical novel “La Vera Storia di Martia Basile” (Mondadori Editore) and the duo Claudia Carrescia and Paolo Iorio, authors of the historical novel “La Sirena di Posillipo” (Rizzoli Editore), were also recognized for their literary contribution. This edition of the festival confirmed its relevance and quality, celebrating artistic excellence and offering an international showcase to works of great value.