The Sampietrino d'Oro Marguttiano Award

The Sampietrino d'Oro Marguttiano Award was conceived by Enrico Todi and Luigi Magni to honor the memory of the late Ruggero Mastroianni, an undisputed genius of Italian cinematic editing, and five-time recipient of the David di Donatello Award. Ruggero Mastroianni, the brother of Marcello Mastroianni, passed away in Torvajanica on September 9, 1996.

Designed to recognize the unsung heroes of the movie industry – the people behind the scenes whose contributions are critical to a film's success – the Sampietrino d'Oro Marguttiano Award pays tribute to those "behind the curtain", including individuals who operate the camera and other key backstage roles. Todi and Magni envisioned this award as a special recognition for key players in cinema or culture, thus creating the "Ruggero Mastroianni" Sampietrino d'Oro Marguttiano Award.

Over the years, the award has been received by prominent figures such as Francesco Rutelli, Walter Veltroni, Bud Spencer, Carlo Delle Piane, Stefania Sandrelli, and Luca Manfredi. After a five-year hiatus, the award was reinstated in 2019 thanks to the Todi family and the Magni/Mirisola Foundation. The ceremony was relocated to Velletri province, where Ninetto Davoli, Rodolfo Laganà, Massimo Wertmuller, and Michela Giraud have been awarded in recent years.

In response to evolving filmmaking techniques, the award jury introduced new categories to extend the award's reach. As digital technology transforms the filmmaking process, roles critical to traditional film production are becoming less common, with many aspects now resolved in post-production.

In 2021, the award introduced the "A Voice for Rome" category in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Rome as the capital, with the first recipient being Nadia Natali. Furthermore, a category for young talents was introduced to ensure the award's continuity, celebrating the new generation contributing to the industry's history.

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