Steven Hughes, chair of the panel of judges will invite his fellow judges to announce the 2017 film prizes and to give a brief explanation of the reasons for their decision. After each prize announcement, the prize-winning filmmaker or their representatives will be invited to come up to the platform and receive their award in person.

At the end of the Awards Ceremony, the Festival Director, Paul Henley, and the President of the RAI, André Singer will bring the Festival to a formal conclusion.