Venice Biennale

Venice International Film Festival — Red Carpet & Excelsior Darsena

The Venice Film Festival Red Carpet represents the most visible and internationally recognized moment of the event.

Francesca Rettondini, President of the Starlight Cinema Award
Venice International Film Festival

Cinema, fashion and media exposure converge in a highly amplified public stage.

The official Red Carpet follows a precise protocol, shaping the visual and media narrative of the Venice Film Festival.

Alongside the red carpet, the Excelsior Hotel plays a central role throughout the festival.

Exclusive aperitifs and evening gatherings create informal yet highly strategic moments of visibility and interaction among industry professionals, artists and invited guests.

The arrival at the Darsena is one of the key moments of the Venice Film Festival.
It is a point of convergence, observed and documented by photographers from around the world, contributing to the Festival’s international visibility.

The Venice Film Festival unfolds far beyond the confines of the red carpet.

Taken together, the many moments of the Venice Film Festival contribute to its broad international visibility.

“A special thank you to Paula Elena Liguori for the handmade garments crafted from fine fabrics for the Starlight Cinema Award at the Venice International Film Festival.”
— Francesca Rettondini, President, Starlight Cinema Award Venice