Sergio Castellitto president of the CSC

The Centro Sperimentale of Cinematografia, a significant institution in the Italian film industry, has recently undergone a series of leadership changes. Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano announced the appointment of Sergio Castellitto as the institute’s president, along with the selection of other board members.

The new Board of Directors of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia includes well-known names in the Italian film industry, including Pupi Avati, Giancarlo Giannini, Cristiana Massaro, Andrea Minuz, Santino Vincenzo Mannino, and Mauro Carlo Ciampotti. It’s noteworthy that the first three members were chosen directly by the Minister of Culture, while the others were proposed by other ministers.

Minister Sangiuliano emphasized Sergio Castellitto‘s professional and human qualities in his statement, highlighting the goal of enhancing the institute’s quality. This move was also aimed at addressing past controversies surrounding the institution and, as the Minister noted, reflects the Italian government’s commitment to promoting film culture in the country.

These changes in the leadership of the Centro Sperimentale of Cinematografia followed the resignations of the incumbent president, Marta Donzelli, and some board members, Cristiana Capotondi and Guendalina Ponti, in August. These resignations were triggered by the approval of a legislative amendment that altered the institute’s governance, granting the Ministries of Culture, Education, and Finance the right to appoint board members and eliminating the position of the director-general.

The changes in the governance of the Centro Sperimentale of Cinematografia mark a new chapter in its history. With prominent figures like Sergio Castellitto, Pupi Avati, and Giancarlo Giannini, the institute is well-positioned to continue its role in promoting Italian cinema and training future industry professionals. The goal is to bring new perspectives and opportunities to the Italian film industry, solidifying its position on the international stage. It will be interesting to see how this new leadership tackles the challenges and opportunities that the future holds for Italian cinema.

The Culture Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate will have the responsibility of providing their opinions within 20 days, a crucial step for the future of the institute and Italian cinema as a whole.