Agnus Dei Tiziana Rocca Production WHO , WHAT AND WHEN: The 60th Taormina Film Festival will be held June 14 - 21, 2014. The prestigious event takes place in Taormina's 2,300 year old Greco-Roman amphitheater on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. As Italy's oldest festival, the Taormina Film Festival has been host to many legendary stars such as Russell Crowe, Meg Ryan, Sophia Loren and Robert De Niro. In 2013, this charming and exclusive event found new leadership in Director, Mario Sesti, formerly part of the direction of Rome Film Festival and General Manager, Tiziana Rocca, one of the most important and well-known public relations specialists in Italy. GRANDE CINEMA AT THE THEATRO ANTICO: Highlights of the festival that attracts tourists as well as festival-goers are screenings of major first-run films in Taormina's 2,300 year old Greco-Roman amphitheater, capable of hosting up to 5,000 spectators. The programming is eclectic, entertaining and aimed at attracting large audiences. Classic genres such as comedy and horror, represent the old style of productions that were once held at Theatro Antico so many years ago. MASTER CLASS: Some of the festival's most exciting moments occur during Taormina's renowned Master Classes. Held every day at Palazzo dei Congressi of Taormina, elite actors and directors in the world of cinema share their experience and expertise with the audience of festival attendees and journalists. Russell Crowe, Meg Ryan, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Stone, Terry Gilliam, Sophia Loren and Marisa Tomei are only a few names of previous participants who have made this an unforgettable event. GOLDEN ALBO: The Taormina Arte Award has been presented to great stars such as Jeremy IRONS (Taormina Arte Award 2013), Russell CROWE (Taormina Arte Award 2013), Meg RYAN (Taormina Arte Award 2013), Marisa TOMEI (Taormina Arte Award 2013), Sophia LOREN (Taormina Arte Award 2012), Oliver STONE (Taormina Arte Award 2011), Monica BELLUCCI (Taormina Arte Award 2011), Robert DE NIRO (Taormina Arte Award 2010), Colin FIRTH Taormina Arte Award 2010) and many others. Agnus Dei Tiziana Rocca Production S.r.l. Mob. +39 339 1111782 – [email protected] – [email protected] .