
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival (NCIFF) presents the most artistically significant films of contemporary Italian cinema from both established and emerging directors. With feature film screenings, special guests and a variety of events, NCIFF is the premiere event in the Southeastern U.S.A, promoting Italian arts, language and culture.

Benvenuti!
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival, in partnership with the College of Charleston, proudly announces the 16th annual festival event, to be held November 10-13, 2022 at the Queen Street Playhouse.
~ Poster design by Michele Bazzarri
News & Announcements
The most recent news and announcements about the festival.

Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival presents the U.S. premier: Franco Zeffirelli: conformista ribelle by Anselma dell’Olio
The new year of the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival starts with the celebration of the centennial birthday of the world-wide acclaimed Franco Zeffirelli. With his most versatile style, Zeffirelli directed acclaimed movies, operas and stage plays, always with a…

Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival Preview Party 2022 in Images
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Preview Party for the 16th edition of the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival on October 14 at the historic Randolph Hall! It was a pleasure to listen to the…

Announcing the 16th Annual Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival – November 10-13, 2022
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival, in partnership with the College of Charleston, is proud to announce the 16th edition of the annual celebration of contemporary Italian cinema and culture. The 2022 event is set for Nov. 10-13 at the Queen…