Italian Contemporary Film Festival ICFF 2015 Closing Party at The Ritz Carlton Hotel

This past Friday, the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) 2015 held its closing party at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.

This year’s festival had over 25,000 filmgoers who enjoyed a variety of wonderful Italian films.

The closing party was attended by festival co-founders, Cristiano de Florentiis and Maurizio Magnifico, AMBI Pictures‘ Lady Monika Bacardi and Andrea lervolino, who was awarded the Honour of Recognition as Ambassador of Italian Cinema in the World.

Also present were director, Edoardo Leo who received The People’s Choice Award for his film, “Noi e la Giulia“, and Sergio Navarretta, who was given the Castlepoint Numa Award for his film, “The Colossal Failure of the Modern Relationship“.

The catering by the Ritz Carlton featured pastas, antipasto platters including grilled vegetables and cheeses, freshly carved meats, chocolate cakes, lemon tarts, panna cotta, tiramisu, and lemon cheesecakes.

Also on hand were Nespresso and Disaronno cocktails.

Costumed performers and fashion by Ryerson students were on display.

It was an exciting evening and an excellent way to end the festival.

catering by Ritz Carlton

lemon meringue tarts and panna cotta

tiramisu

lemon cheesecake

mini chocolate cake

Chef Massimo Capra

Edoardo Leo

Edoardo Leo

Edoardo Leo and Cristiano de Florentiis

Maurizio Magnifico, Edoardo Leo Leon, Cristiano de Florentiis

Cristiano de Florentiis

Maurizio Magnifico and Cristiano de Florentiis

Maurizio Magnifico

Lady Monica Bacardi and Cristiano de Florentiis

(photos by sari)

Italian Contemporary Film Festival ICFF 2015 Closing Party at The Ritz Carlton Hotel