JURY

LEONARDO DI COSTANZO

Leonardo Di Costanzo is a film director and screenwriter. He made his debut in 2003 with the documentary A scuola, and in 2013 won the David di Donatello Award for Best New Director for L’intervallo. In 2017, L’intrusa was presented at the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, while his 2021 film Ariaferma won the David di Donatello Awards for Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Silvio Orlando. In 2025, he directed his latest film, Elisa, which was selected for the Official Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, competing for the Golden Lion.

MARTINA COCCO

Martina Cocco is an Italian cinematographer working across film, television series and documentaries. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with filmmakers including Elisa Amoruso, Margherita Ferri, Roger Kumble, Eleonora Danco and Michele Cinque, developing a diverse body of work spanning independent cinema and major international productions. Her most recent projects include Love Me Love Me for Amazon and Lotus, Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa, Incanto, and the Disney+ series The Good Mothers, winner at Berlinale Series 2023.

TEA PACI

Tea Paci is a film programmer and curator. After completing her bachelor’s degree at DAMS in Bologna, she earned a Master’s degree in Film and Screen Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London. She has collaborated with cultural institutions including the ICA in London and Public Art Agency Sweden. She is Head of Programming at the Bellaria Film Festival and a member of the selection committee of the Festival dei Popoli.