Cinema forged in the heart of Sicily
An international production residency and short film ecosystem.
“Sicily is not just a geographical place; it is a state of the soul, a continuous narrative where reality and fantasy blur together.”
— Giuseppe Tornatore
THE MISSION
Art House Troina is an auteur incubator and residency dedicated to developing cinematic voices and producing original short films. Rooted in Troina’s historic district of Scalforio — a name meaning “outside the walls” — we strive to work outside the conventional studio pipeline to give international filmmakers the seclusion, mentorship, and physical infrastructure required to craft enduring visual work.
THE MODEL
We pair international masterclasses and development with civic revitalization. We pursue uncompromising visual voice, preparing original works for international markets and the inaugural 2027 Scalforio Film Festival.
An index of programmes for writers, directors, actors, and cinematographers.
The Troina Dispatches — Essays on Visual Language & Cinema
Long-form essays on light, structure, and the economics of auteur cinema — delivered from Sicily.
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