Locarno Film Festival
Daniela Persico is an accomplished film industry professional with extensive experience in festival management and film criticism. Currently serving as the Artistic Director of the Bellaria Film Festival since February 2022, Daniela has played a pivotal role at the Locarno Film Festival since January 2012, holding multiple positions including Head of Special Events and Project Manager for various initiatives. As the founder of Filmidee, an online film magazine, Daniela has contributed significantly to film discourse. Daniela's expertise is further highlighted by participation in selection committees for various festivals, such as Woche der Kritik and ISREAL - Festival di cinema del reale. A graduate from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Daniela holds a degree in Arti Figurative, Musica, Spettacolo e Moda.
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Locarno Film Festival
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Throughout its 75 year history, the Locarno Film Festival has occupied a unique position in the landscape of the major film festivals. Every August, around 165,000 cinema-goers, 1,000 journalists, and 3,000 professionals converge on the small Swiss-Italian town of Locarno, right in the heart of Europe.