Ambassador
Salvatore Mileti
Actor and PR expert, a passionate promoter of cinema as a tool for inclusion, Salvatore Mileti represents the Festival nationally and internationally, promoting its social mission.
Ambassador
Davide Meneghini
With a strong connection to the local area and the visual arts, Councilor Davide Meneghini promotes the Festival's values, encouraging the involvement of the public and cultural institutions.
Position / Role
Pending
Describe the team member here. Write a brief description of their roles and responsibilities, or a short bio with a background summary.
Scientific Technical Committee
The Cittadella International Film Festival's Scientific Technical Committee is composed of professionals with complementary skills in the fields of cinema, culture, communication, and design.
Their contribution is essential to ensuring the quality, strategic vision, and ethical and cultural development of the Festival.
Creator/Founder
Jacopo Dotti
Record producer, film director, author, composer, designer, founder and creator of the Cittadella International Film Festival, Jacopo Dotti guides the event's artistic and cultural vision, promoting a dialogue between cinema and the local area.
Legal Admin
Barnaba Lupo
Producer, Director, Author and Legal Expert in copyright, Barnaba Lupo ensures the legal compliance of the Festival, contributing with rigor and competence to its organizational structure.
Fundraiser
Alessandro Battaglia
Writer and author, specializing in fundraising and cultural networking, Alessandro Battaglia develops strategic partnerships and provides financial support to the Festival.
Presenter & Curator
Nicola Piovesan
Author and screenwriter, with a degree in Pharmacy. He worked as a sports journalist with Sport Vicentino (1987-1991) and graduated in screenwriting and directing from Studio Cinema International. He has worked with Francesco Pannofino, Angelo Maggi, Giacomo Ciarrapico, Tommaso Avati, and Luca Verdone. In 2022, he won the Ascoli Piceno National Award for Best Screenplay with Primo. He is the author and production manager of the short films Grand Hotel (2023), Come una Foglia (2024), and L'Ospite (2025).
Projection Manager
Alberto De Grandis
Alberto De Grandis (Venice, Mestre, 2001) is a young Italian director and screenwriter. After completing art school, he graduated in Directing and Screenwriting at Studio Cinema International in Verona, training with masters such as Pupi Avati, Daniele Costantini, Giancarlo Giannini, Tommaso Avati, and Gabriele Muccino. Among his most recent works is "L'Ospite," a short film set during the First World War, starring Angelo Maggi and Francesco Pannofino.
Videomaker
Arnob Hossain
Arnob Md Arafat Hossain, originally from Bangladesh and living in Italy since 2023, holds a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Economics. He has experience in digital marketing, event and campaign planning, photography, and filmmaking, and managed the family business for five years, opening his own travel and advertising agency. In Italy, he worked as a naval plumber, sales assistant, security guard, and videographer.
Scientific Technical Committee
The Cittadella International Film Festival's Scientific Technical Committee is composed of professionals with complementary skills in the fields of cinema, culture, communication, and design.
Their contribution is essential to ensuring the quality, strategic vision, and ethical and cultural development of the Festival.
I photograph
Enrico Cesaro
Still photographer and graphic designer for film, theater, and fashion. He has created posters and graphics for films such as Alida, Red Land, and The Criminologist, collaborating with set designers such as Virginia Vianello. He is an expert in 3D modeling, rendering, and set design for theater productions and art and fashion exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
Info Point Manager
Stefano Valandro
Born in 1990, he graduated from the Art High School of Padua and holds a degree in New Technologies and Stage Design from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. He has worked as a technician and set designer for opera and symphony foundations, events, and cinema, covering production and facilities roles. He is currently a technician at Societas Raffaello Sanzio.
Media Manager
Edward Carraro
Edoardo, known as Eddy Mack Tour, is an Italian filmmaker and director who explores the intersection of music, fashion, and visual experiences.
She collaborates with international magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair, pursuing visual research that intertwines aesthetics, fashion, and contemporary culture.