Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
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The Centro sperimentale di cinematografia (Experimental film centre or Italian National film school) was established in 1935 in Italy and aims to promote the art and technique of cinematography and film.
It is the oldest film school in Western Europe, founded in the city of Rome in 1935 during the Mussolini era, was and is still financed by the Italian government and focuses on education, research, publication and theory.
The center is the most important Italian institution for training, research and experimentation in the field of cinema, intended in its widest sense, of films, documentaries, fiction and animation.
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[edit] Function
Among its goals, are the development of the cinema and audio-visual art and techniques to levels of excellency, through distinct sectors of the Foundation itself, the National Cinema School and the National Film Archive.
The National Cinema School, has its main headquarters in Rome, with triennial courses of acting, screenplay writing, production design, set design and costuming, cinematography, sound engineering, production and editing.
[edit] Facilities
The school is located right nearby Cinecittà the biggest studios in Europe. Fellows are trained with 35mm equipment for 3 years. There are only 6 places available per classes and selection is very competitive.
Among its mentors there are some of the greatest Italian Master, like Piero Tosi (costumes) and Giuseppe Rotunno (photography).
Among his old alumni are:
[edit] Directors:
- Francesco Maselli
- Folco Quilici
- Christian Filippella
- Emidio Greco
[edit] Actors:
- Giorgio Albertazzi
