# Italian film festivals and cinematic events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-film-festivals-and-cinematic-events > Updated: 2026-09-29T12:28:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Italian film festivals and cinematic events are scheduled across several cities. In Lucca, the XXVI edition of the Incontri del Cinema d’Essai is set to take place from October 4 to 8, 2026. This festival will include international and Italian premieres, industry meetings, and the FICE Awards. As part of the upcoming programming, the film ‘Dio ride’, directed by Giovanni Veronesi, is scheduled for a preview screening at the Moderno cinema in Lucca on October 4. This event will be broadcast live to more than 100 theaters throughout Italy. In other regions, the second edition of Scriptopìa, a festival dedicated to screenwriters, concluded in Messina on September 28. Additionally, the Rome Film Festival is expected to host the debut of the short film ‘Non oggi’, directed by Sergio Castellitto. ## Claims - The second edition of Scriptopìa, Italy’s first festival dedicated to screenwriters, concluded on September 28. (single source) - The festival aims to reduce the training gap between northern and southern Italian institutions. (single source) - The XXVI edition of the Incontri del Cinema d’Essai will be held in Lucca from October 4 to 8, 2026. (single source) - The Lucca event will feature Italian and international premieres, professional meetings, and the FICE Awards. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Italian film festivals: Scriptopìa concludes in Messina and Lucca announces cinema event Italy hosts major film events: the Scriptopìa screenwriting festival recently concluded in Messina, while Lucca prepares for the XXVI Incontri del Cinema d’Essai in October 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-film-festivals-scriptopa-concludes-in-messina-and-lucca-announces-cinema-event ### 2026-09-26: Italian cinema: New film premieres announced for Lucca and Rome Italian cinema highlights include the preview of Giovanni Veronesi’s ‘Dio ride’ in Lucca and the debut of Sergio Castellitto’s short film ‘Non oggi’ at the Rome Film Festival. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-cinema-new-film-premieres-announced-for-lucca-and-rome --- Cite as: Italian film festivals and cinematic events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-film-festivals-and-cinematic-events