ITALIAN COMEDY FESTIVAL

🎬 Italian Comedy Festival – Los Angeles 2025 🎭

📍 October 6–8, 2025 | [Venue Name], Los Angeles

The Italian Comedy Festival – Hollywood 4.0, directed by actor Gianfranco Terrin, returns to Los Angeles October 6–8, 2025, at the prestigious Marilyn Monroe Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Creative Center in West Hollywood.

Now in its fourth year, the Festival is a one-of-a-kind cultural event that brings the tradition of Italian comedy to Hollywood while spotlighting new voices shaping its future. “The Italian Comedy Fest is an itinerant festival designed to carry Italian comedy from its roots all the way to Hollywood,” explains Artistic Director Gianfranco Terrin. “Each year we renew a simple promise: to celebrate the rich tradition of Italian comedy while creating space for the new voices writing it today. Comedy, in all its lightness, has always been a powerful way to reflect society and its changes.”

🎟 Ticket Options

• General Admission – Access to screenings and panels
• Festival Pass – 3-day access to all screenings, panels, and networking events
• VIP Pass – Priority seating, access to VIP lounge, and exclusive meet & greet opportunities

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the best of Italian comedy and culture in the heart of Los Angeles!

Info: “MERCATO LIBERO” (Italy)
Directed by: Giuseppe Cacace
Cast: Pino Calabrese, Giorgio Cantarini, Cinzia Mirabella, Giulia Rupi.
Runtime: 13’ 30’’

“MISS POSTURA” (Italy)
Directed by: Luca Turco
Cast: Viviana Cangiano, Sofia Piccirillo, Patrizio Rispo.
Runtime: 11’

“SHARING IS CARING” (Italy)
Directed by: Vincenzo Mauro
Cast: Vincenzo Nemolato.
Runtime: 15’ 29”

“L’ACQUARIO” (Italy)
Directed by: Gianluca Zonta
Cast: Giovanni Anzaldo, Jacopo Costantini, Anna Pancaldi, Barbara Venturato, Licia Navarrini, Luca Ward.
Runtime: 14’

"LOVE NOSTALGIA" (Italy)
Directed by: Marco Pozzato
Cast: Suna Gritli, Davide Caprioli
Runtime: 6’

Info: “UNA RISATA CI SALVERÀ/A LAUGH WILL SAVE US” (Italy)
Directed by: Michelangelo Gregori
Cast: Sergio Staino, Moni Ovadia, Piergiorgio Odifreddi, Giorgio Montanini, Saverio Raimondo
Runtime: 1h

Info: Hosted by Italian actor Gianfranco Terrin.
Introducing the International Delegation and guests including Marina Suma (to receive ICF Honorary Award), Stephen Cookson, Alessandra Cardone, Christopher Backus, Veronica Mazza, Massimo Zeri, Luca Paniconi, Roberta Sparta, Daniele Vagnozzi, Max Nardari.
Attending Emanuele Amendola, director IIC.
Followed by:
LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
COMEDY BEYOND BORDERS – FEATURE FILMS
“AMICI PER CASO/ACCIDENTAL FRIENDS” (Italy)
Directed by: Max Nardari
Cast: Filippo Tirabassi, Filippo Contri, Marina Suma, Rocco Fasano, Beatrice Bruschi, Daniel McVicar
Runtime: 1h 34’
(Director Max Nardari and Actress Marina Suma will introduce the movie)
Pietro and Omero, by a fortunate twist of fate, find themselves as roommates, and this difficult coexistence forces them to confront their differences and respective flaws, leading both on an unexpected journey of growth.

Info: “AMICI PER CASO/ACCIDENTAL FRIENDS” (Italy)
Directed by: Max Nardari
Cast: Filippo Tirabassi, Filippo Contri, Marina Suma, Rocco Fasano, Beatrice Bruschi, Daniel McVicar
Runtime: 1h 34’
(Director Max Nardari and Actress Marina Suma will introduce the movie)
Pietro and Omero, by a fortunate twist of fate, find themselves as roommates, and this difficult coexistence forces them to confront their differences and respective flaws, leading both on an unexpected journey of growth.

Info: This day is dedicated to comedy from around the world. The program includes international film screenings and panel discussions with filmmakers and comedians, showcasing how humor transcends cultures while highlighting unique comedic traditions. The evening features a special showcase celebrating global talent in comedy.

Info: “MAKE ME ITALIAN” (USA)
Directed by: Bryan Mazzarello
Cast: Bryan Mazzarello, Luca della Valle, Nadia Lanfranconi, Ross Turner.
Runtime: 19’ 43”

“UNDER THE INFLUENCE(R)” (USA)
Directed by: Alberto Accettulli
Cast: Dirk Fenstermacher, Takalay Hamill, Andia Winslow.
Runtime: 14’ 30”

“GODDAMN IT!” (Switzerland)
Directed by: Yann Cado, Julien Ordan
Cast: Gabrielle Chabot, Christophe Ceytte Richard, Sébastien Deleau, Joanna Bard, César Singy.
Runtime: 24’ 48”

(Q&A with the directors and actors following the screening of three short films)

Info: “Mandee McKelvey’s CLAM” (USA)
Directed by: Divinity Rose
Cast: Mandee McKelvey
Runtime: 30’
(Director Divinity Rose will introduce the movie)

Info: “ANXIOUS” (USA)
Directed by: Nida Chowdhry
Cast: Nida Chowdhry and Anwar Molani
Runtime: 1h 37’
(Director Nida Chowdhry and Cast will introduce the movie)
A surreal dark comedy about a woman who has an anxiety attack and trips down the rabbit hole of her mind, where she meets versions of herself who take over her life.

Info: “ARTHUR'S WHISKY” (United Kingdom)
Directed by: Stephen Cookson
Cast: Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge, Lulu, Boy George
Runtime: 1h 33’
(Director Stephen Cookson will introduce the movie)
Three elderly friends stumble upon a miraculous elixir that turns them young again for six hours, leading to hilarious and touching adventures.

Info: The final day features the Los Angeles Premiere of an Italian comedy film, followed by a live comedy show celebrating the spirit of Italian humor. The festival concludes with a closing ceremony, honoring participants, special guests, and standout talents from the three-day event.

Info: “MIERDA” (Spain)
Directed by: David Fernández Pastor
Cast: Iñigo Salinero, Jorge Asín, Elena Lombao, Elio Smithz.
Runtime: 16’ 30”

“TIME TO K*ll” (USA)
Directed by: Vincent Ferrari
Cast: Paul Dederick, Katie Kleiger.
Runtime: 10’ 02”

“LA VÉNUS AU FIL THE FER” (France)
Directed by: Vincent Hazard
Cast: Andréa Ferréol, Marie Petiot, Philippe Cariou, Didier Julien.
Runtime: 10’ 48’’

Info: “ADIDAS OWNS THE REALITY” (USA)
Directed by: Keil Orion Troisi e Igor Vamos
Cast: Len Leng, Igor Vamos, Isabell Schnalle, Paula Keilholz
Runtime: 21’ 28’’

Info: “UNA VITA DA SOGNO - L’ABBAGLIO/LIGHTSTRUCK” (Italy)
Directed by: Alessandra Cardone
Cast: Andrea Simonetti, Denise Tantucci, Christopher Backus
Runtime: 1h 30’
(Director Alessandra Cardone and actor Christopher Backus will introduce the movie)
In a small Apulian village, restaurateur Nicola meets Hollywood star Johnny Light, who invites him to Los Angeles to start a new venture. Seduced by the dream of America, Nicola soon discovers that life doesn’t always follow the script. (Inspired by a true story)

Info: RED CARPET/CLOSING & AWARDS CEREMONY
Followed by:
COMEDY BEYOND BORDERS AWARD WINNING SHOW (Live Show)

“TUTTI BENE MA NON BENISSIMO/
EVERYBODY’S FINE, NOBODY’S GREAT” (Italy)
Written, Directed & Performed by: Daniele Vagnozzi
Produced by: Marche Teatro in collaboration with
Sparta Production and Compagnia Caterpillar
with the contribution of Banco Marchigiano
Runtime: 1h 10’
Performed in English.
A witty and poetic one-man show exploring the tricky, often comic relationship between young people and psychotherapy.

Info: “TUTTI BENE MA NON BENISSIMO/
EVERYBODY’S FINE, NOBODY’S GREAT” (Italy) (Live Show)
Written, Directed & Performed by: Daniele Vagnozzi
Produced by: Marche Teatro in collaboration with
Sparta Production and Compagnia Caterpillar
with the contribution of Banco Marchigiano
Runtime: 1h 10’
Performed in English.
A witty and poetic one-man show exploring the tricky, often comic relationship between young people and psychotherapy.

Host or Publisher The Italian Comedy Club