“Waterbus” Selected for the New York Film and Cinematography Awards 2026 – Receives 10/10 Rating for Sound & Music

VENEZIA, ITALY, June 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Venice and its iconic waterbuses arrive in New York through the vision of filmmaker Silvia Busacca, whose documentary pays tribute to the timeless beauty of the Venetian Lagoon.

An important international recognition has been awarded to Waterbus, the documentary conceived and directed by filmmaker and actress Silvia Busacca, which has been included in the Official Selection of the New York Film and Cinematography Awards 2026, an international festival dedicated to independent cinema and contemporary filmmaking.

Filmed in Venice, Waterbus was created as a tribute to the city’s extraordinary cultural identity. Through evocative imagery, philosophical and literary references, and historical reflections, the documentary takes viewers on a poetic journey through the canals, bridges, and timeless atmosphere of the Serenissima.

Long connected to Venice through both personal and artistic experiences, Silvia Busacca describes the city as “a splendid and luminous pearl wrapped in the sound of violins,” adding that “Venice is the place where violins sail.” This vision finds expression in a cinematic work that blends memory, culture, and visual storytelling into a unique tribute to one of the world’s most celebrated destinations.

The film’s Official Selection in New York marks an important milestone for the project and highlights its growing international appeal. Particular appreciation was expressed for the documentary’s soundscape. In the evaluation shared by the New York Film and Cinematography Awards, Waterbus received the highest possible score of 10/10 in the Sound & Music category, with positive remarks regarding the quality of the vocal narration and the atmospheric sound design that accompanies the film’s poetic narrative.

The narration is performed by Gianluca Testa, film producer and Director of Teatro Formativo in Rome, whose voice contributes significantly to the contemplative and emotional tone of the documentary.

Produced in collaboration with Teatro Formativo and the International Center for Generative Expressivity Studies (CISEG) in Rome, Waterbus now continues its international festival journey, bringing to audiences around the world a cinematic celebration of Venice’s history, culture, and enduring beauty.

Credits

Concept and Direction: Silvia Busacca

Narrator: Gianluca Testa

Production: Teatro Formativo & International Center for Generative Expressivity Studies (CISEG), Rome

Filming Location: Venice, Italy

Produced in collaboration with Teatro Formativo and the International Center for Generative Expressivity Studies (CISEG) in Rome, educational institutions specializing in film directing, acting, and creative performance training, Waterbus continues its international festival journey, bringing to audiences around the world a cinematic celebration of Venice’s history, culture, and enduring beauty.

Film director Silvia Busacca has presented Waterbus at several Italian and international film festivals. Conceived as a cinematic tribute to Venice and its historic waterbus transportation system, the documentary showcases the city’s cultural richness, artistic legacy, and enduring beauty.

Through Waterbus, Busacca seeks to promote Italian culture around the world, celebrating Venice as a universal symbol of history, art, and inspiration while honoring the iconic waterbuses that continue to shape life across the Venetian Lagoon.

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