LOS ANGELES — Among the key institutional and industry figures who attended the 21st edition of Los Angeles, Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Festival 2026, Giosafat Riganò and Mauro Torres stood out as part of the network that strengthened the dialogue between Italy and the global entertainment industry.
Representing ITA – Italian Trade Agency, Giosafat Riganò contributed to highlighting the strategic importance of promoting Italian excellence abroad, supporting a festival that confirmed its role as a vital platform connecting Italian creativity with the global entertainment industry. His presence underscored the growing synergy between cultural promotion and industrial development within the audiovisual sector.
Alongside him, Mauro Torres was among the notable attendees of the festival, taking part in a week that brought together professionals, talents and institutions in the heart of Hollywood. His participation further reflected the festival’s ability to attract a wide network of figures operating across different areas of the international entertainment landscape.
Set at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, LA, Italia 2026 once again confirmed its role as a cultural and industrial bridge between Italy and Hollywood, offering a space where cinema, business and institutional dialogue converged during the crucial days leading up to the Academy Awards.
The presence of figures like Riganò and Torres highlighted the festival’s broader mission: not only to celebrate artistic excellence, but also to foster concrete connections between industries, markets and cultural institutions on a global scale.
Founded and produced by Pascal Vicedomini, L.A., Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Festival is promoted with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture and under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MIMIT and MIT, in collaboration with institutional and industrial partners including Intesa Sanpaolo, Rainbow and Givova. The festival’s Chairperson is Raffaella De Laurentiis, and its President is Filippo Puglisi Alibrandi.
