# Villammare Film Festival 25th anniversary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/villammare-film-festival-25th-anniversary
> Updated: 2026-08-29T12:53:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 25th anniversary of the Villammare Festival Film&Friends took place in the Gulf of Policastro, Campania. The event, held in the Maria SS di Portosalvo square, featured film screenings and appearances by various Italian entertainment figures.

During the opening, actress Martina Stella participated in the festivities alongside a screening of ‘Era’ by director Vincenzo Marra. Following the conclusion of the festival, several awards were presented. Massimiliano Gallo won Best Film for ‘La salita’, Vincenzo Marra received Best Direction for ‘Era’, and Paolo Sassanelli was awarded Best Short for ‘SofIA’. 

Additional honors included the ‘Icona Cinema Italia’ award for Martina Stella, a Career Award for Valeria Marini, and the ‘Parole di Talento’ award for Chiara Francini.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Villammare Festival celebrates 25 years of cinema

The 25th Villammare Festival Film&Friends concluded in Italy, celebrating short films and honoring Italian stars like Martina Stella and Valeria Marini.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villammare-festival-celebrates-25-years-of-cinema

### 2026-08-25: Villammare Festival celebrates 25 years of cinema in Campania

The 25th Villammare Festival Film&Friends takes place from August 25-29 in Campania, Italy, featuring film screenings and guests including Martina Stella and Valeria Marini.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villammare-festival-celebrates-25-years-of-cinema-in-campania

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