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• SPONSOR the 16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul

  • Start
    08 Dec 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    02 Jan 2027
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    10:00 PM

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  Contribute to the Vibrant Arts and Cultural Scene of the Twin Cities

  Step into the spotlight and help us bring the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul to life! From February 27 to March 2, 2025, at The Main Cinema, we’ll celebrate the artistry and passion of Italian storytelling through contemporary masterpieces alongside timeless classics.

  Event Details

  When: February 27 - March 2, 2025

  Where: The Main Cinema, Minneapolis (with easy parking access!)

  All films are in Italian with English subtitles, offering an authentic and accessible experience.

  Engage with the Festival

  Enjoy LIVE Q&A sessions with filmmakers and creatives, providing unique insights into their craft and the stories behind the films.

  Why Sponsor?

  Whether you're an organization or an individual, your contribution enriches the Twin Cities cultural landscape while allowing you to be part of a prestigious and meaningful cultural event.
  
  Benefits of Sponsorship Include:

  • High-visibility recognition in festival materials.
  • A chance to connect your name with a prestigious cultural event.
  • Complimentary access to festival screenings and events.

  
  

  How to Become a Sponsor:
  Explore the Sponsorship Package (View  package HERE).
  
  Presented in Partnership

  The Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul is proudly presented by the Italian Cultural Center in partnership with MSP Film Society and The Main Cinema. 

  
  

  
  

  Join us in celebrating Italian cinema and making a lasting impact on the arts community.

  Grazie ai nostri sponsor e sostenitori!

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  Luigi Bernardi

  

  
  

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  Assistente di Produzione

  Albert & Susan Colianni

  Astrid Garino & Massimo Costalonga

  
  

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  Regista

  
  Brian Balleria & Joan Bechtold

  Vito Bongiorno

  Tom Fabbro

  Lisa Lyons Lang, REMAX Results

  Nancy and Gary Schaefer
  

  Jennine Speier

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Aiuto Regista

  Ann Burns 

  Corby and Ginny Kistler
  

  Letizia Longhi

  Tony & Giada Nucera

  Luisa & Ryan O'Gara

  Anna Olivero & Craig Agney

  Penelope Scialla 

  Sandra Tighe
  

  Kathy Moe & Jonathan Watson

  Dave & Barb Yarusso

  Laurie Zenner

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  Individual Movie Sponsors 

  Arthur Goldstein
  

  John & Sheila Moroney

  
  

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• Educational Travel 2025 - TORINO and Piemonte

  • Start
    20 Jan 2025
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    6:00 AM
  • End
    19 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Torino, Italy
  • Spaces left
    6

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  I am delighted to invite you to Torino, my hometown, a true hidden gem off the beaten path, in the northwestern region of Piemonte, Italy.  

  Torino has been described as Italy’s most elegant city, with its Baroque and Art Deco architecture, featuring a fascinating historic center with grand squares, cobbled streets, and art nouveau cafes. For centuries, Torino was the seat of the royal Savoy family and from 1861 to 1865 it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. 

  A vibrant and elegant city, seat of a prestigious University founded in 1404, Torino has a unique legacy that blends dedication for creativity and innovation, a strong literary and visual art tradition and a passion for good food and wine, as shown by the innumerable bars, restaurants and bookstores present throughout the city. 

  Torino offers a unique blend of history, art, culture and fantastic culinary and wine experiences.  With its proximity to UNESCO World heritage sites of Langhe and Monferrato — that we will visit — along with the lesser known but equally spectacular area of Vercellese, Torino is a fantastic destination for a memorable vacation. 

  I am looking forward to accompanying you on this trip and show you everything I know of this city and region that I love and still call home. 

  Astrid Garino, MD

  President, The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St.Paul

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  DATES: October 4 to October 18, 2025

  Our package includes:  
  

  • Accomodation in a 4-star boutique hotel in historic downtown Torino (14 nights), breakfast included
  • Italian language lessons, 15hr/week at an accredited language school
  • Two extra 1.5hr conversation classes
  • All day excursion in the Langhe, with private bus and guide
  • All day excursion in the Vercellese and Monferrato, with private bus and guide
  • Guided visits to select museums, royal residences and castles
  • Excursion to the ancient Abbey Sacra di San Michele
  • Wine tastings
  • Aperitivi, lunches and dinners as described  in the program (7) 
  • Cooking class with professional chef 

  For a detailed description of the program click  HERE

  RATES

  DOUBLE occupancy	SINGLE occupancy
  $4,750	$5,450

  Registration fee: $500 (non refundable)

  First half of the balance due by March 15, 2025

  Balance due by June 15, 2025

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   A detailed presentation of the program  will be offered in person on

   Sunday , January 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM 

    at the Italian Cultural Center

  To register to the free presentation click HERE

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• ASMARINA - A special screening

  • When
    23 Jan 2025
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414

  
  

  Explore Italy’s multicultural heritage with the special screening of ASMARINA

  Asmarina is a powerful documentary that explores the lives of Eritrean and Ethiopian communities in Milan. Through personal testimonies and archival materials, Asmarina reveals the profound connections between migration, identity, and Italy’s colonial past, shedding light on an often-overlooked chapter of Italian history.

  Following the screening, director Medhin Paolos will join us virtually for an insightful conversation exploring the past, present, and future of East African diasporas.

  Before the screening, join us for a social hour to connect with fellow attendees and learn about three exciting upcoming festivals:

  • Black Europe Film Festival of Minneapolis-Saint Paul (January 30–February 2)
  • Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour (February 14–16), brought to you by Archives on Screen, Twin Cities
  • 16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul (February 27–March 2)

  Admission:

  • General Admission: $10
  • ICC Members: $8 (members will receive a promo code)

  Tickets:
  To purchase tickets, please visit this link. On the page, locate the 7:15 PM time slot on the right side and click it to access the ticket purchase window.

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  Location:

  The Main Cinema

  115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414

  
  

  Parking and Transit:

  • Parking: The St. Anthony Parking Ramp provides direct access to The Main Cinema via a pedestrian tunnel. Metered street parking is available nearby, with free street parking further east on University Ave.

  
  

  Public Transit:
  

  • MTC #4 Bus: Stops at Hennepin Ave E & Wilder Street
  • MTC #6U Bus: Stops at University Ave SE & Second Ave SE

  
  

  For more information on public transit routes and schedules, visit metrotransit.org.

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• Celebrate the New Year with an Italian Aperitivo at the ICC!

  • When
    24 Jan 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Avenue N. Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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  Join us for an evening of good company and conversation as we celebrate the start of a new year. Whether you're an ICC member or new to our community, this event is a wonderful opportunity to connect and embrace the spirit of Italy.

  Raise a glass to 2025 and enjoy a festive gathering. This is the perfect way to kick off the year with friends and fellow lovers of Italian culture.
  

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• Presentation of 2025 Educational Travel Program to TORINO

  • When
    26 Jan 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building 250 Third Avenue N, Suite 625, Minneapolis
  • Spaces left
    39

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  Join us for a presentation of this year's Educational  Travel Program to

  TORINO !

  October 4-18, 2025 

  The presentation is free, but we ask you to register to help us plan.

  Light refreshments will be served.

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• CINEFORUM - Le notti bianche

  • When
    31 Jan 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Spaces left
    33

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  Le notti bianche

  Year: 1957
  Director: Luchino Visconti
  Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Maria Schell

  A lonely city transplant and a girl haunted by a lover's promise meet by chance, sparking a tentative romance that quickly entangles them in a web of longing and self-delusion.

  Based on: Dostoevsky's 1848 short story
  Accolades: Winner of the Silver Lion at the 18th Venice Film Festival

  Step into Visconti's evocative vision of love, memory, and melancholy in this haunting cinematic masterpiece.

  The film will be screened in Italian with English subtitles at the Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401

  Event Details:

  • 5:30 pm – Aperitivo
  • 6:00 pm – Movie Screening 

  CINEFORUM is curated and presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul.

  Watch trailer here

  
  

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• PREVIEW the 16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul

  • When
    13 Feb 2025
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Italian Cultural Center
  • Spaces left
    46

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  We are delighted to invite you to
  a special presentation of the upcoming 16th edition of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul. 
  
  On Thursday, February 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M., Tiziana Cervesato, Festival Director, and Tommaso Cammarano, Artistic Director, will present this year's exceptional lineup.
  
  In person free presentation & aperitivo.
  

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  Support the festival and learn more about sponsorship opportunities (view  package HERE).

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  Presented in Partnership

  The Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul is proudly presented by the Italian Cultural Center in partnership with MSP Film Society and The Main Cinema. 

  
  

  
  

  Join us in celebrating Italian cinema and making a lasting impact on the arts community.

  Grazie ai nostri sponsor e sostenitori!

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  Produttore d’Élite

  
  
  

  ........................................

  
  

  Produttore Esecutivo 

  

  
  
  

  Luigi Bernardi

  

  
  

  ........................................

  Produttore

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  ........................................

  
  
  

  Assistente di Produzione

  Albert & Susan Colianni

  Astrid Garino & Massimo Costalonga

  
  

  ........................................

  
  

  Regista

  
  Brian Balleria & Joan Bechtold

  Vito Bongiorno

  Tom Fabbro

  Lisa Lyons Lang, REMAX Results

  Nancy and Gary Schaefer
  

  Jennine Speier

  
  

  
  

  
  

  ........................................

  
  

  Aiuto Regista

  Ann Burns 

  Corby and Ginny Kistler
  

  Letizia Longhi

  Tony & Giada Nucera

  Luisa & Ryan O'Gara

  Anna Olivero & Craig Agney

  Penelope Scialla 

  Sandra Tighe
  

  Kathy Moe & Jonathan Watson

  Dave & Barb Yarusso

  Laurie Zenner

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  Individual Movie Sponsors 

  Arthur Goldstein
  

  John & Sheila Moroney

  
  

  
  

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