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Film Festival Director Discusses Human Touch Amid AI

Updated 2026-06-04 18:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tiziana Rocca, the artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, emphasizes human connection over artificial intelligence in her festival plans. She encourages stars to be generous with local audiences.

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Taormina Film Festival Head Tiziana Rocca Says She Wants to Deliver a ‘Human Festival’ Amidst AI Boom, Asks Stars to Be ‘Generous’ to Local Audiences

Last year, Italian marketing guru Tiziana Rocca returned to the post of artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting following a successful five-year stint. The festivals specialist, who nurtures close ties to Hollywood

2026-06-04 18:31 UTC