Date

02 April 2026

Members of the Scientific Committee, Program Coordinators, and Faculty of IED Cinema are among the nominees at the David di Donatello.

The David di Donatello awards are the most prestigious recognition in Italian cinema, presented annually to celebrate excellence across the various categories of national film production.

On this occasion, IED Cinema proudly celebrates the achievements of the members of its Scientific Committee and faculty, who have received numerous nominations in the main categories.

Silvio Soldini -  Member of the Scientific Committee and IED Cinema faculty, with 13 nominations for Le assaggiatrici

  • Best Director - Silvio Soldini
  • Best Production Design - Paola Bizzarri, Coordinator of the Master’s in Film Set Design
  • Best Costume Design - Marina Roberti, Coordinator of the Master’s in Film Costume Design
  • Best Film
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Best Producer
  • Best Casting
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Composer
  • Best Makeup
  • Best Hairstyling
  • Best Sound
  • David Giovani

Paolo Sorrentino - Member of the IED Cinema Scientific Committee, with 14 nominations for La Grazia

  • Best Film
  • Best Director
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Best Visual Effects (VFX)
  • Best Editing
  • Best Makeup
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Production Design
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Casting
  • David Giovani
  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • Best Supporting Actress

Bruno Oliviero – Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Coordinator and IED Cinema lecturer

  • Best Adapted Screenplay for Elisa

Valia Santella – IED Cinema lecturer

  • Best Adapted Screenplay for Elisa

Valeria Golino – Member of the IED Cinema Scientific Committee

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role for Fuori
  • Best Supporting Actress for Breve storia d’amore

A milestone that celebrates the talent, vision, and active contribution of the IED community within the Italian cinema landscape.

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