SAN DIEGO ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL · 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The Victor Laruccia
Legacy Fundraiser
Honoring the past. Supporting the future.
OUR STORY
A Vision That Lives On
Twenty years ago, Victor Laruccia founded the San Diego Italian Film Festival with a simple but powerful vision: to bring the beauty, and creativity of Italian cinema to our town, and create a community around this powerful form of art.
Today, that vision lives on.
The Victor Laruccia Legacy Fundraiser is our way of honoring his passion and ensuring that the Festival continues to inspire audiences for generations to come. As we celebrate the 20th edition of feStivale — with Legacy as this year’s theme — we invite you to be part of this story.
YOUR IMPACT
Why Your Support Matters
Your donation directly supports:
✦ The 20th feStivale (Sept 30 – Oct 10, 2026), our biggest celebration yet
✦ SDIFF's Ristretto Awards, dedicated to emerging filmmakers and new voices
✦ SDIFF's Monthly Series bringing exceptional Italian films to San Diego and North County
✦SDIFF's mission to preserve and share Italian culture through cinema
✦ Partnering with the local artistic community to make Italian art accessible to everyone
Help us reach $25,000 by June 30!
From May 15 to June 30, 2026, we aim to raise $25,000 to support this year’s milestone 20th feStivale (September 30 – October 10).
Whether large or small, your gift is part of something bigger, a collective effort to keep this legacy alive.
Thanks to the generosity of Robert and Carrie Meadow, dear friends of Victor Laruccia, every dollar donated — up to $10,000 — will be matched, doubling the impact of your gift!
FUNDRAISING GOAL
Every Gift Moves Us Forward
Total Raised
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of $25,000 Goal
Match Remaining
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Donors
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Your gift is doubled! Thanks to the generosity of Robert and Carrie Meadow, dear friends of Victor Laruccia, every dollar donated — up to $10,000 — will be matched, doubling the impact of your gift.
FESTIVALE 2026
The Theme: Legacy
In our 20th year, we reflect on what we’ve built — and imagine the future we want to create.
Legacy means passing on stories, traditions, and values through the power of film.
It means honoring where we come from, and nurturing what we love so it can grow.
Your support ensures that our shared love of Italian culture continues for years to come!
BE PART OF IT
Be part of the Legacy.
Victor believed in the power of cinema to bring people together.
By supporting the Victor Laruccia Legacy Fundraiser, you are not only honoring his memory, you are helping write the next chapter of the San Diego Italian Film Festival.
Make your donation today and help us carry the light forward.
With gratitude,
San Diego Italian Film Festival