Italian-American director Jonas Carpignano will be honored with the Capri Hollywood Rising Star Award for his latest film A Ciambra, which is Italy’s submission for consideration for the best foreign-language film Oscar. Carpignano will present a special screening of the movie at the upcoming 22nd edition of the festival.

A Ciambra won best European movie at Directors' Fortnight at Cannes, and Carpignano is also up for an Independent Spirit Award for best director. Martin Scorsese is executive producer of the film.