Capri, Hollywood 2016 will be presided over by Barry Morrow (Oscar-winner for the screenplay of “Rain Man”) and by Israeli singer Noa. This year the Festival will revolve around the theme of “Mercy” and will include such special guests as director Gianfranco Rosi, whose “Fuocoammare” (Italy's Best Foreign Language Film entry in the Oscar's) will be recognized as ‘Best European Film’ and ‘Best Documentary of the Year’; British filmmaker Stephen Frears, who is 2016’s ‘European Director’ for "Florence Foster Jenkins"; Israeli Amos Gitai, who will receive the "Capri Award” for his Lifetime Achievements; and Bill Mechanic, who has been named ‘Producer of the Year’ for Mel Gibson’s "Hacksaw Ridge".
The 21st edition of Capri, Hollywood is supported by MIBACT (D.G. Cinema), and the Campania Region in collaboration with the City of Capri and the Municipality of Anacapri, as well as a number of private sponsors.