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Officina Pasolini opens new cultural hub in Rome's Ex Civis space

institutional · 2026-05-05

On November 30, 2016, the Officina delle Arti Pier Paolo Pasolini inaugurated its new location in the Ex Civis building in Rome. This prestigious training program, supported by the Lazio Region and the European Social Fund, specializes in theater, song, and multimedia. The new facility boasts a main theater with 200 seats, a secondary theater accommodating 40, recording studios, a gym, soundproof classrooms, and a five-a-side football field. Established three years prior, it features instructors such as Massimo Venturiello and Tosca. Through the Lazio Region's Torno Subito initiative, the multimedia class created the acclaimed web series "Cactus Tree." Officina Pasolini enrolls 75 students aged 18 to 35, offering tuition at no cost.

Key facts

  • New headquarters opened November 30, 2016 in Ex Civis space, Rome
  • Facility includes 200-seat theater, 40-seat theater, two recording studios, gym, multimedia classroom
  • Program funded by Lazio Region and European Social Fund
  • Teachers: Massimo Venturiello (theater), Simona Banchi (multimedia)
  • Song section coordinated by singer Tosca
  • Multimedia class produced web series 'Cactus Tree' and 'Vita al max'
  • Series won awards at Roma WEB FEST
  • 75 students accepted annually, tuition free

Entities

Artists

  • Pier Paolo Pasolini
  • Massimo Venturiello
  • Simona Banchi
  • Tosca
  • De Gregori
  • Lucio Dalla
  • Antonio Venditti
  • Fossati
  • Ennio Morricone
  • Migliacci

Institutions

  • Officina delle Arti Pier Paolo Pasolini
  • Regione Lazio
  • Fondo Sociale Europeo
  • Ministero della Farnesina
  • RCA
  • Istituto Luce
  • Laser Film
  • Ammod
  • Roma WEB FEST
  • Mamma Roma Web TV

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Ex Civis
  • Farnesina

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