Sicilian Film Festival (SFF)

  • Sicilian Film Festival in Miami Announces 2012 Dates

    The Sicilian Film Festival, 7th Edition will be held April 11-17, 2012 at the Miami Beach Cinematheque.  The seven-day festival was created in Miami in 2006 by the Sicilian-born sculptor, musician, writer, and designer Emanuele Viscuso. Now residing in Miami Beach, Viscuso seeks to underline the importance of Sicily and Southern Italy, its cinema, literature, art, food and wine, fashion, and culture on an international platform.  While based primarily in Miami, the SFF holds events in both the United States and other cities worldwide.

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  • Sicilian Film Festival, 6th Edition Closes With Record Attendance and Announces Award Winners

    (from left) Tilde Di Dio, Director The Wedding; Ed Cristin, SFF Juror and Chairman of the Miami Beach Film Society;Jeannette Stark, Founder SunPost and SFF Sponsor;Honorable Salvatore Ferrigno, former member of the Italian Parliament; Emanuele Viscuso,SFF President; and Salvo Bitonti, SFF Artistic Director

    The 6th edition of the Sicilian Film Festival (SFF) of Miami Beach closed Wednesday, April 13, 2011 with the traditional dinner held at ‘Villa Viscuso’ – Miami Beach residence of Emanuele Viscuso, SFF President. Reflecting the quality of films and events presented this year, festival administration reported record attendance.

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