Lo Schermo dell'Arte 2025: 18th Edition in Florence Blends Film and Contemporary Art
The 18th edition of Lo Schermo dell'Arte, an independent festival taking place in Florence, is scheduled from November 12 to 16, 2025. Established by Silvia Lucchesi, the festival mainly showcases films created by artists, featuring installations and virtual reality pieces. The VISIO Production Fund, associated with a residency program overseen by Leonardo Bigazzi, backs artists under 35, producing three projects each year. Co-producers include Fondazione In Between Art Film and Centro Pecci. Supported by public funding and private collaborators like Gucci, the festival for 2025 does not have a specific theme, although recurring subjects such as blackness and migration are present. Moroccan artist Randa Maroufi will showcase five films, including L'MINA, alongside two VR pieces by Claudia Losi and Valentina Furian.
Key facts
- Lo Schermo dell'Arte 2025 runs November 12–16 in Florence.
- Founded and directed by Silvia Lucchesi.
- Evolved from art documentaries to artist-made films.
- VISIO Production Fund supports under-35 artists; three projects produced annually.
- Co-producers: Fondazione In Between Art Film, Centro Pecci, FRAC Bretagne, Human Company.
- Main sponsor: Gucci; other funders: Fondazione CR Firenze, Regione Toscana, Comune di Firenze.
- No competitive sections or single theme; topics include blackness, Palestine, environment, tech.
- Focus artist: Randa Maroufi (Moroccan); film L'MINA shown at Cannes.
- VR works by Claudia Losi and Valentina Furian at Strozzina, Palazzo Strozzi.
- Part of 50 Giorni di Cinema a Firenze network.
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Lucchesi
- Leonardo Bigazzi
- Randa Maroufi
- Claudia Losi
- Valentina Furian
Institutions
- Lo Schermo dell'Arte
- VISIO Production Fund
- Fondazione In Between Art Film
- Centro Pecci
- FRAC Bretagne
- Human Company
- Fondazione CR Firenze
- Regione Toscana
- Comune di Firenze
- Gucci
- 50 Giorni di Cinema a Firenze
- Fondazione Sistema Toscana
- Università di Pavia
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Cannes
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Morocco
- Pavia