«Forty editions on, we continue believing in cinema that makes bold choices, that takes risks, that speaks to the present with its own voice. This edition has brought to life vivid images, bodies that resist, dreams that claim a space for themselves. And a curious, young, attentive audience has understood the message. The future is not written, but it can be filmed.»
Beatrice Fiorentino, Artistic Director 

The Settimana Internazionale della Critica, the independent and parallel section organized by the National Union of Italian Film Critics (SNCCI) during the 82. Venice International Film Festival (27 August – 6 September 2025), conferred the awards of its 40. edition.

40. Settimana Internazionale della Critica

IWONDERFULL Grand Prize
Straight Circle by Oscar Hudson
International Jury members: Valentina and Nicole Bertani, Nathalie Jeung and Lee Hong-chi.

Audience Award
Ish by Imran Perretta

Luciano Sovena Award for Best Independent Production
AGON by Giulio Bertelli
The Jury is composed by Luciano Sovena’s Friends Association members.

Premio Mario Serandrei – Hotel Saturnia for Best Technical Contribution
Waking Hours by Federico Cammarata and Filippo Foscarini
Jury members: Sara D’Ascenzo, Davide Di Giorgio e Carlo Griseri.

Verona Film Club Award for Most Innovative Feature
Straight Circle by Oscar Hudson
Jury members: Anna Sergio, Angela Giona, Giovanni Cicogna, Giovanni Delaini and Adeesha Kekulthotuwage.

SIC@SIC Short Italian Cinema alla Settimana Internazionale della Critica

Best Short Film Award – Frame by Frame
Marina by Paoli De Luca

Best Director Award – Stadion Video
Festa in famiglia / Family Feast by Nadir Taji
and special mention
El pütì pèrs / The Lost Child by Paolo Baiguera

Best Technical Contribution Award – Advista
Marina by Paoli De Luca

Jury members: Alessandro Amato, Gianluca Matarrese and Alessandra Speciale.

Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio Award
THE PØRNØGRAPHƏR by HARIEL.