The first edition of VIDEOCITTÀ was successfully held in Rome between 19 and 28 October 2018. Conceived and desired by Francesco Rutelli, programmed, designed and managed by a team led by Editorial Director Tommaso Radaelli, with the valuable contribution of ANICA, this start-up has set ambitious goals since its debut.

Moving images have represented the heart of Videocittà, characterising its success with:

• The dialogue between the expressive power of Cinema and innovative realities such as Virtual Reality, VideoMapping, VideoArt and the experiments of Youtubers and Short Films in competition.
• The priority given to transformations to protect and develop professionalism and job opportunities in these sectors.
  
  

The event was unique in its ability to revive historical architecture with contemporary faces, create connections between Cinema and Fashion, and make Rome more international. Among the main results, the following were highlighted:

• The first week of Visual Art (1st Italian Video Art Week).
• Dozens of events spread across numerous locations.
• Reflections on the impact of images in contemporary societies and the evolution of journalism.
• Involving students like those at the Rossellini School in educational activities.
  
  

Event numbers

• Over 228 Videomapping shows in different locations, with an average of 500 spectators per session.
• A week of Video Art spread across 40 galleries, attracting approximately 11.000 visitors.
• The 48 Hour Film Project, with over 1.000 participants between the competition and the awards.
• Nine days of Masterclass at the Ex-Dogana, with 6.000 total participants.
• Moments dedicated to Ennio Morricone, special events and TV series marathons with a total attendance of over 4.000 people.
  
  

Protagonists
The event saw the participation of illustrious guests such as Oscar winners Francesca Lo Schiavo and Dante Ferretti, international artists such as Shirin Neshat and Pierre Bismuth, and a wide representation of professionals and talents.