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The FZ Awards: A New Perspective on Audiovisual Excellence

Beyond the Algorithm


In a media ecosystem characterized by unprecedented overproduction, critical orientation has become essential. The FZ Awards arise from the need to establish a rigorous and independent recognition, capable of looking beyond algorithmic metrics and promotional budgets.

Our Artistic Direction and Selection Committee operate with a primary goal: to identify and enhance the true narrative, directorial, and technical quality. Whether it is a blockbuster series or an independent debut, we evaluate the impact, originality, and ability to leave a lasting mark on contemporary entertainment culture.

OUR FOUNDING VALUES

1

Absolute Independence

Evaluations are detached from commercial dynamics or distribution agreements. Each work is judged solely on its intrinsic value.

2

Fairness in Evaluation

Short films, independent productions, and major mainstream titlesreceive the same attention during the pre-selection process. godono della medesima attenzione durante il processo di pre-selezione.
3

Technical Rigor

Our categories reward the entire creative chain, from the writing phase (screenplay) to the visual and sound realization (direction, cinematography, editing).

CONTACTS

The Management

The selection activities for the 2026 edition are coordinated by the Artistic Direction of the FZ Awards. For information on selection procedures or for press accreditation, the secretariat is available at the institutional address:selection@fzawards.org

THE FAMILY MEMBERS


TheLiss

Creator, designer, and presenter

Federico Lissandrini, known by his stage name TheLiss, is an actor, director, screenwriter, and D.O.P. from Italy who has decided to dedicate his entire life to cinema.


davide zanetti

Co-creator, co-designer, and co-presenter

Davide is a great friend of TheLiss and is also passionate about cinematography; supporting Federico's idea, he decided to help him in the venture.