The CSC – ISFF (International Student Film Festival) is a new international festival promoted by the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, dedicated to students from the world’s leading film and audiovisual schools.
The project was created to celebrate the future of cinema through the vision and work of students from the world’s leading film and audiovisual schools.
The CSC Festival serves as a key observatory for emerging trends in cinematic language, where young generations of directors, screenwriters, actors, and other professionals meet, exchange ideas, and collectively shape the cinema of tomorrow.
The Festival aims to support the professional development of young talents within the film industry by creating opportunities to connect with producers, distributors, broadcasters, and platforms, while also reinforcing cinema’s role as a universal language of inclusion, innovation, and intercultural dialogue.
PROGRAM
Five days of meetings, screenings, and training dedicated to emerging talent in Italian and international cinema.
OFFICIAL SCREENINGS
A curated selection of finalist short films from the world’s leading film and audiovisual schools.
MASTERCLASS
Talks and sessions with directors, authors, and industry professionals exploring cinematic language, creative processes, and industry dynamics.
INTERDISCIPLINARY LABS
Hands-on sessions and workshops focused on creative development and experimentation across audiovisual disciplines.
PITCHING LAB
Project presentations in front of producers, distributors, and platforms, designed to foster real development opportunities.
INDUSTRY NETWORKING
Spaces for students, schools, and professionals to meet and discuss, fostering Italian and international connections and collaborations.