Venice Film Festival Cyberattack Leaks Personal Data of Accredited Participants

The Venice Film Festival has reportedly been hit by a cyberattack, resulting in the leak of sensitive personal data belonging to accredited attendees. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the breach exposed information including names, email addresses, contact numbers, and tax details of individuals registered for this year’s event. The affected group includes both festival participants and members of the press who had received official accreditation. News of the incident was communicated through an official notification. 

The report states that unauthorized actors gained access to the festival’s servers on July 7. In response, the event’s IT team acted swiftly to contain the breach. Their immediate measures included isolating compromised systems, securing affected infrastructure, and notifying relevant authorities. Restoration work was launched promptly to minimize disruption. Those impacted by the incident have been advised to contact the festival at privacy@labiennale.org for more information and guidance. 

Organizers assured that the breach would not affect payment processing, ticketing, or booking systems. This means that preparations for the upcoming 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival will continue as scheduled, with the event set to run from August 27 to September 9, 2025, in Venice, Italy. As in previous years, the program will feature an eclectic mix of global cinema, spanning independent works, arthouse creations, and major Hollywood productions. 

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