Originally written in 1943, this remarkable text by Mario Soldati is one of the most lucid and passionate reflections ever devoted to the role of the cinematographer. Last published by the AIC-Associazione Italiana Autori della Fotografia Cinematografica in the 1999 special volume I Cine Operatori, dedicated to the pioneers of Italian cinema and to the founders of the AIC, we…
TDC2C Video Podcast — Cinema in Super 16
🎙️ Terre di Cinema and AIC are proud to present a new live episode of the TDC2C video podcast series, dedicated to Cinema in Super 16, featuring a conversation between Vincenzo Condorelli AIC, Daniele Massaccesi AIC, and special guest Massimiliano Kuveiller, cinematographer. The live session will take place on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, at 6:00 PM CET, on Zoom.To join the event and…
TDC2C Interview — Gigi Malavasi AIC on Light, 35mm Film, and Miranda’s Victim (2023)
For the first episode of the revived TDC2C series — the online cinematography conversations of Terre di Cinema — we invited Pierluigi “Gigi” Malavasi AIC, an Italian cinematographer working between Los Angeles and Italy. Speaking from a film set in Rome, Gigi walked us through his experience shooting Miranda’s Victim – US, 2023, directed by Michelle Danner, featuring a…
A City of Light and Film: Grazie Siracusa
With this video, “Grazie Siracusa,” we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Comune di Siracusa, the Siracusa Film Commission, and the entire community that once again embraced Terre di Cinema for its XIV edition. More than a place, Siracusa is a partner — a cultural home where cinema, heritage, and human creativity meet. From 4…
TDC2C Video Podcast live: Shooting on Film in a Digital World
🎙️ Terre di Cinema and AIC – Autori Italiani della Cinematografia are proud to present a new episode in the TDC2C video podcast series #shootfilm: Shooting on Film in a Digital World, featuring a conversation between Vincenzo Condorelli AIC, Daniele Massaccesi AIC, and special guest Pierluigi “Gigi” Malavasi AIC. The live session will take place on Saturday, November 16th, at 3…
Through Johannes Kirchlechner’s Lens — Memories from TDC 2025
Eighteen days of light, stories, and friendship, captured through the sensitive and observant eye of Johannes Kirchlechner, BVK, Cinematography Supervisor of the CineCampus 2025. Now in his fifth participation at Terre di Cinema, the Austrian cinematographer once again offered a precious contribution to the success of this year’s productions. With his calm demeanor, deep technical expertise, and generous spirit, Johannes guided…
TESTING LED LIGHTING ON FILM – THE MASTERCLASS
During the 2025 edition of Terre di Cinema – CineCampus in Siracusa, cinematographer Vincenzo Condorelli AIC led a live lighting masterclass as part of The Light Show, presented in collaboration with Nanlux and Nanlite. The session focused on exploring the expressive potential of modern LED systems when used in motion picture film production. Two lighting setups were demonstrated: a Night Interior, illuminated with compact Nanlite…
Join the 2026 CineCampus & Shoot on Film
The 2026 CineCampus will take place from September 2nd to 2oth 2026 in the town of Siracusa (Sicily), Italy. It is open to the participation of 12 Directors and 24 Camera persons (max). All the short films will be shot on 35mm film, and if there is a sufficient number of requests, we may consider…
TDC25 PHOTOSTORY
A visual journey through Terre di Cinema 2025: rehearsals, lighting tests, film loading, and one-day shoots on 35mm and Super 16 across Siracusa and Ortigia (Sept 4–21, 2025). These behind-the-scenes moments capture the craft, discipline, and joy shared by 48 emerging directors and camera persons from around the world who gathered at TDC25. Scroll through…
Sara Fgaier closes Terre di Cinema 2025
On 21 September 2025, the closing day of our CineCampus, we welcomed Italian film director Sara Fgaier for a special screening at the Teatro Massimo di Siracusa. Fgaier presented her debut film, shot on Super 16mm, a work distinguished by its rigorous attention to analog language and visual style—from the cadence of the edit to the photochemical texture of the image. Bringing…
A taste of Italian Cinema: Fabio Mollo at TDC25
We are honored to welcome Italian director and screenwriter Fabio Mollo to Terre di Cinema 2025. Not only a filmmaker but also a committed educator, Fabio Mollo has been teaching film directing at the Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA) since 2014, where he also curates the Filmmaking Lab. Deeply devoted to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, he…
From Venice to Sundance: Clarissa Cappellani Joins TDC25
We are delighted to welcome Italian cinematographer Clarissa Cappellani to this year’s edition of Terre di Cinema. Born in Palermo, Sicily, Cappellani began her career as a camera assistant working alongside Gigi Martinucci and Caroline Champetier, gaining invaluable experience while shooting television documentaries for Rai and Sky Arte. She later moved on to camera operating, collaborating with…
