Lidia Vitale

Lidia Vitale is best known for her many roles in front of the camera, but her most recent work of art is a very personally inspired story called Between Brothers (Tra Fratelli) that she wrote, produced and directed. This short film that revolves around the intrigues of a family in contemporary Italy, will resonate with many people young and old. It speaks volumes to the many more stories Miss Vitale can share as her career as a filmmaker progresses. She resembles a younger Charlotte Rampling with that same wild, intense, earthy energy that informs most of her work and this film is no exception.  Moreover, the film stars Miss Vitale's daughter, Blu Yoshimi.

As the Santa Barbara International Film Festival crossed the midway point last night, Saoirse Ronan stormed the red carpet outside the Arlington Theatre to receive the Santa Barbara Award presented by UGG®. Saoirse looked stunning in Chanel as she signed autographs and took photos with screaming fans.

In the photo below, Francesco Foti appears in his one-man comedy 'Niuiorc Niuiorc,' the story of an Italian man who comes to New York City, which was presented on June 14 as part of 'In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.' The show was staged at NYU's Casa Italiana Zerelli-Marimo.

Below, check out photos from last night's performance (June 13) of SOLO ANNA, a one-woman show about the life of Italian film star Anna Magnani. The show was staged at NYU's Casa Italiana Zerelli-Marimo as part of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.

Kairos Italy Theater (KIT), the preeminent Italian theater company in New York City, presents In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, the first Italian theater festival to take place annually in all five New York City boroughs and beyond. The inaugural festival will be now through June 20, 2013. BroadwayWorld has photos from the festival's grand opening below!

Kairos Italy Theater (KIT), the preeminent Italian theater company in New York City, is organizing In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, the first Italian theater festival to take place annually in all five New York City boroughs and beyond. The inaugural festival will be June 10 to 20, 2013. All events are free. The festival's website is www.inscenaNY.com.

The Santa Barbara Film Festival has announced its 2013 lineup. The 28th edition features films from 49 countries and runs January 24-February 3. The festival will open with DISCONNECT, a drama starring Jason Bateman and will conclude with Rowan Athale's Wasteland.