Take2Film | Venice September 2027
84th Venice International Film Festival | September 2027
Cinema on the Lagoon
Venice, Italy
6 Days, 5 Nights
Join Julie Sisk and Anne Maregiano early September for the 84th edition of the world’s oldest film festival and the prestigious Golden Lion Awards.
Enjoy exceptional world premieres, exclusive screenings, and insightful filmmaker conversations. Experience Venice Immersive, the world’s leading VR/XR showcase featuring competing projects. Indulge in lunch with industry experts, embark on a private Architecture Biennale tour, savor culinary outings, and immerse yourself in the rich local culture, including a tour of 10 iconic film set locations.
Reservations and final pricing open soon.
Email julie@take2film.com or call 310.283.9921 to indicate interest. List members receive priority.
Please note the schedule may change for the best experience!
What's Included
What's included
Airport transfers
Venice Marco Polo Airport pick-up and drop-off
Welcome Reception & Orientation
A walking tour of Venice and Lido Festival venues, how your badge works, how to access screenings and events, and other good things to know about getting into screenings.
Pre-opening screenings
Admission to special invitation to pre-opening film screenings.
5 nights of accommodations
At the Hotel Bella Venezia with continental breakfast daily. 5-star accommodations are available for an additional price.
Festival accreditation
Your access to screenings only open to industry executives, plus Take2Film’s access to festival events.
Films & Venice Immersive
Venice requires operational excellence and we deliver it. Knowing how to navigate the ticketing system gives you the best chance at a selection of films you’d like to see. Access to films in the official competition, including exhibitions at the Venice Immersive Island.
Venice film locations
A walking tour of Venice film locations.
Roundtables
Intimate conversations with film industry producers, distributors, actors, and/or directors.
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Architecture Biennale
A walking tour led by a Venetian architecture expert.
Lunch with a leading film critic
A relaxed lunch and conversation about this year’s festival.
Celebratory farewell dinner
At one of our favorite classic Venetian restaurants.
Special guest programming
Exclusive to our 2027 guests — surprise and delight.
What's not included
Airfare
Some meals not listed
Optional room service
Passport fees
Trip insurance
AT-A-GLANCE
Day 1
Welcome to Venice
Meet at Venice Marco Polo Airport (or your hotel)
Your program hosts will meet you at the airport or your hotel, depending on your ETA, and will provide your festival accreditation. An airport transfer to the Hotel Bella Venezia is included.
Exploring Festival Venues and Venice Immersive
We will travel from San Marco to the Lido together to explore the festival venues and visit the island where the Venice Immersive is happening.
Welcome Reception & Orientation
Enjoy a welcome cocktail alongside an Italian film critic and special guests. Engage in lively discussions about this year’s festival selection and hear their valuable insights. We’ll also provide guidance on how your badge functions, how to access special screenings and events, and share tips for navigating the town and entering screenings.
Meet at the Sala Darsena
Pre-opening film screening [Film TBA]. After the screening, we will return to the hotel by boat.
Day 2
Venice, a Love Story of Cinema
Special Film Venice Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, Anne Maregiano will lead a guided tour of Venice, showcasing 10 iconic filming locations that have inspired directors from around the world.
Vaporetto to Festival
Departure
San Marco
Destination
Lido Festival
After the tour, take the vaporetto to the festival for lunch and your first screening.
Trip to the Island (from the Lido) – Venice Immersive Q&A
A Q&A with the crew of an immersive project on the island [Project TBA], moderated by [Moderator TBA]. Then, enjoy the first screening of your choice.
Group Dinner [Restaurant TBD]
Our group dinner in Venice is a delightful experience, filled with laughter and the rich flavors of Italian cuisine.
Day 3
Conversations with Filmmakers
Meet at the hotel – Breakfast Club
Your hosts will meet you to discuss and exchange ideas about film selections for the next three days.
Roundtable & Cocktails [Location TBD]
An intimate discussion with film industry producers, distributors, actors, and/or directors [Guests TBA]. Ask all your questions about their films and careers, then continue the conversation over a cocktail.
Day 4
La Biennale & Lunch with a Leading Film Critic
Meet at the Arsenale – Behind-the-Scenes Architecture Biennale Tour
Meet our architecture guide [Name TBA] for a two-hour tour of Venice’s Architecture Biennale. Discover the incredible architecture projects at the Arsenale and the Giardini.
Lunch with a leading film critic [Name TBA]
Engage in dicussion on the films everyone is talking about, then return to the Lido for more movies.
Day 5
All Day in the Screening Room
Film Festival Day
A full day dedicated to films: past, present, and future. Enjoy the festival with admission to public screenings and the Venice Immersive Experiences.
Celebratory Farewell Dinner
Our farewell dinner will be at one of our favorite classic Venetian restaurants.
Day 6
Celebratory Farewell, Venice
Departure Day
Your hosts will assist you with your drop-off at Venice Marco Polo Airport or to the train station if you're continuing your journey in Italy. Pick-up times will be confirmed the day before. Buon Viaggio!
ACCOMODATIONS
Hotel Bella Venezia
“Wonderful” on Expedia from over 1,000 reviews
Hotel Bella Venezia is a charming 4-star retreat in the heart of Venice’s San Marco district, set within a beautifully restored 16th-century palazzo and annex along a quiet canal. Elegant yet inviting, the hotel blends classic Venetian décor with modern comforts — antique furnishings, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars throughout, with some rooms featuring exposed beamed ceilings and serene canal views. Annex suites offer one or two bedrooms with separate living rooms and sofabeds.
Just steps from the city’s treasures, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from Piazza San Marco, 6 minutes from the Rialto Bridge, and 9 minutes from the Grand Canal — an ideal base for exploring Venice.
Guests enjoy continental breakfast in a peaceful room overlooking the water, along with a relaxed bar, laundry service, and meeting facilities — a warm atmosphere that captures the romance and ease of Venetian life.
We are happy to coordinate 5-star accommodations for additional price.
Getting to the festival on the Lido:
From your hotel, take a leisurely stroll to the S. Marco–San Zaccaria “B” vaporetto stop. Then, hop on Line 20 (or MC) to the Lido Casinò stop, which is conveniently located in the Festival Zone. Your hosts will accompany you on this journey during your first afternoon.
HOSTS
Anne Maregiano
PRODUCTION MANAGER & LIAISON, VENICE AND CANNES
Your on-the-ground program host and festival insider, Anne coordinates every transfer, meeting point, and behind-the-scenes introduction throughout your stay—from festival accreditation to your farewell.
A graduate of Jean Rouch’s Les Ateliers Varan film school in Paris, Anne is a documentary filmmaker living in Lyon. She also develops art projects and workshops that blend gastronomy and cinema.
WhatsApp: +33 6 72 93 56 73
Email: anne@take2film.com
Julie Sisk
FOUNDER & CEO, TAKE2FILM
Julie leads Take2Film's festival programming and guest experience from first inquiry through final farewell — the person behind the scenes making sure every detail of your Venice journey comes together.
Founder, The American Pavilion at Cannes, The Worldwide Student Program at Cannes, and creator of Insider Cannes.
Phone / WhatsApp: +1 310-283-9921
Email: julie@take2film.com
Interested? Email or call Julie Sisk at julie@take2film.com or 310-283-9921.