Premi FICE 2026 honors Italian art-house cinema in Lucca

The Federazione Italiana Cinema d’Essai (FICE) is hosting the 2026 Premi FICE awards at the Teatro del Giglio in Lucca. The event is part of the Incontri del Cinema d’Essai, a national gathering that brings together distributors, producers, authors, and industry professionals.

The awards recognize excellence in Italian and international art-house cinema, honoring various roles including directors, actors, critics, and technical professionals. The 2026 honorees include Maurizio Calvesi, Edoardo De Angelis, Tecla Insolia, Laura Samani, Claudio Santamaria, Vanessa Scalera, and Filippo Timi.

Among the awardees is cinematographer Maurizio Calvesi, recognized for his extensive career and collaborations with directors such as Ferzan Ozpetek and Roberto Andò. Director Edoardo De Angelis is also being honored for his work on films such as ‘Indivisibili’ and ‘Comandante’.