We like the idea of combining Americans’ fresh mentality with our Italian taste, and with that unique ability, typical of those born and raised in our beautiful country, to think outside the box.”

With films hailing from more than 70 countries around the world, the festival has featured over 4,500 films since March 2019. “We listen to the artists, we take care of them, and we make them part of a family in which they always feel welcomed and justified in their daring choices,” Sergio and Anna tell me from their home, which is only a few miles from the most famous Strip in the world.