San Diego Italian Film Festival

San Diego Italian Film Festival SDIFF is a non-profit organization offering monthly film screenings and events in both North County a

We’re more than halfway there!Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Victor Laruccia Legacy Fundraise...
06/12/2026

We’re more than halfway there!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Victor Laruccia Legacy Fundraiser has raised over $14,400 toward our $25,000 goal.

Even more exciting: only $2,800 remains in our matching gift opportunity. Thanks to Robert and Carrie Meadow, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar until the full $10,000 match is reached.

As we celebrate 20 years of SDIFF, your support helps ensure that Italian cinema, culture, and community continue to thrive in San Diego for years to come.

Help us close the gap before June 30.

Donate today: https://www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com/victor-laruccia-legacy-fundraiser

🇮🇹 Don't miss our final Monthly Screening at La Paloma Theatre before we head into festival season!Join us on Thursday, ...
06/08/2026

🇮🇹 Don't miss our final Monthly Screening at La Paloma Theatre before we head into festival season!

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 PM for Marcella, a fascinating documentary about the life and legacy of Marcella Hazan, the woman who transformed how generations of Americans cook and experience Italian food.

Through her cookbooks, teaching, and unwavering commitment to authentic Italian cuisine, Marcella became one of the most influential voices in food. Featuring interviews with family, friends, and culinary icons, Marcella is a heartfelt portrait of an extraordinary life and lasting legacy.

🗓 Thursday, June 25
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 La Paloma Theatre

Presented in partnership with the Mackler Charitable Family Trust.

🎟 Tickets available: https://sdiff-monthly-series.eventive.org/schedule/695be68088b369f4db2bd36e

🇮🇹 30 days remain to help us reach our $25,000 fundraising goal.Thanks to the generosity of Robert and Carrie Meadow, ev...
06/01/2026

🇮🇹 30 days remain to help us reach our $25,000 fundraising goal.

Thanks to the generosity of Robert and Carrie Meadow, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, doubling the impact of your gift.

Join us in honoring Victor's legacy and supporting the future of SDIFF.

If you have already contributed, thank you. One of the best ways to support the campaign is by sharing this flyer with friends, family, and fellow lovers of Italian cinema. Every share helps us reach new audiences and brings us one step closer to our goal.

🎬 Donate today: https://www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com/victor-laruccia-legacy-fundraiser

Your donation can go twice as far.Thanks to the generosity of Robert and Carrie Meadow, every gift to the Victor Larucci...
05/26/2026

Your donation can go twice as far.

Thanks to the generosity of Robert and Carrie Meadow, every gift to the Victor Laruccia Legacy Fundraiser will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

Help us continue bringing Italian cinema, culture, and community to San Diego as we celebrate 20 years of SDIFF.

We’re working toward our $25,000 mid-year fundraising goal by June 30, and this matching gift gives us a special opportunity to reach it together.

Support the campaign today: https://www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com/victor-laruccia-legacy-fundraiser

Join us on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM at La Paloma Theatre for this breathtaking and deeply human film from director Ma...
05/24/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM at La Paloma Theatre for this breathtaking and deeply human film from director Maura Delpero, winner of the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

Set in a remote Alpine village during the final days of World War II, Vermiglio follows a provincial family whose quiet existence is transformed by the arrival of a Sicilian soldier hiding after deserting the army. Through painterly landscapes and intimate storytelling, the film explores family, love, tradition, and the passing of an era.

🗓 Thursday, May 28
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 La Paloma Theatre

Presented in partnership with our friend Becky Sciglimpaglia.

🎟 Tickets available now: https://sdiff-monthly-series.eventive.org/schedule/695be642512d8044a15ff5a2

Twenty years ago, Victor Laruccia founded the San Diego Italian Film Festival with a simple but powerful vision: to brin...
05/15/2026

Twenty years ago, Victor Laruccia founded the San Diego Italian Film Festival with a simple but powerful vision: to bring the beauty and creativity of Italian cinema to San Diego and build a community around it.

Tomorrow, we officially launch the Victor Laruccia Legacy Fundraiser, a campaign honoring the past while helping support the future of SDIFF.

As we celebrate the 20th edition of feStivale and this year’s theme, Legacy, we invite our community to help us continue bringing exceptional Italian films, cultural programming, educational outreach, and shared experiences to San Diego for years to come.

Thanks to the generosity of Robert and Carrie Meadow, every dollar donated up to $10,000 will be matched, doubling the impact of every gift.

Be part of the Legacy.

Learn more and support the campaign here: https://www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com/victor-laruccia-legacy-fundraiser

A big THANK YOU to all the people that joined us yesterday at Forchettina Sd . It was so nice to see everybody visiting ...
05/14/2026

A big THANK YOU to all the people that joined us yesterday at Forchettina Sd . It was so nice to see everybody visiting and having a good time and enjoying the food!
We also thank Giorgia and Gioele, owners of Forchettina, for donating 20% of the proceeds to the San Diego Italian Film Festival.
See you all next time!

🇮🇹 Join us tonight for Qui rido io (The King of Laughter) at Digital Gym CINEMA.Set in early 1900s Naples, this vibrant ...
05/14/2026

🇮🇹 Join us tonight for Qui rido io (The King of Laughter) at Digital Gym CINEMA.

Set in early 1900s Naples, this vibrant and captivating film follows legendary comic actor Eduardo Scarpetta as he navigates fame, family chaos, and Italy’s first major copyright lawsuit. Directed by Mario Martone and starring Toni Servillo, Qui rido io is a rich story of ambition, artistry, and legacy.

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Digital Gym CINEMA

Presented in partnership with our friends Carolynn Mueller and Gary Crooks and Monzu Fresh Pasta.

🎟 We still have a few tickets remaining: https://sdiff-monthly-series.eventive.org/schedule/69625b0d039b70eb7412ed3f

🇮🇹 Only a few days until our Fundraiser Night at Forchettina!Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for an...
05/11/2026

🇮🇹 Only a few days until our Fundraiser Night at Forchettina!

Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for an evening of Italian food, wine, and community in support of SDIFF.

Whether you stop by for dinner, a glass of wine, or an aperitivo, 20% of all sales from the evening will be donated to the San Diego Italian Film Festival.

Come spend the evening with SDIFF staff and friends while enjoying some incredible Italian dishes in the heart of Encinitas.

📍 Forchettina Sd
252 N El Camino Real, Suite 5, Encinitas
📞 Reserve a table: (760) 452-6140

Please mention “SDIFF Fundraiser” at the entrance.

A few days ago, at the Rinascimento Gala that celebrated 45 years of Italian Cultural Center San Diego - ICC, the ICC re...
05/07/2026

A few days ago, at the Rinascimento Gala that celebrated 45 years of Italian Cultural Center San Diego - ICC, the ICC recognized our Artistic Director Antonio Iannotta for his outstanding contributions to the cultural life of the Italian American community in San Diego with the ARTS & LETTERS RINASCIMENTO AWARD.

We at SDIFF couldn't agree more with this award, and couldn't be more proud to have Antonio as curator of our artistic programs and Festival.

Congratulations, Antonio from your SDIFF family!

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