Fashion designer Tom Ford's directorial debut is set to be screened at the 66th Film Festival in Venice, Italy. "A Single Man" is also nominated for the festival's prestigious Lion d'Or award.

The film, based on the novel by British author Christopher Isherwood, tells the story of a homosexual college professor who struggles to find meaning in his life after the death of his partner. Ford co-wrote the screenplay and directed the project. He also produced the film through his Fade to Back single.

However, Ford, whose eponymous men's line is a red carpet favorite by man Hollywood stars, did not serve as a costume designer for the film. He asked Academy Award-nominated Arianne Phillips to fill in the role.

Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode and Nicholas Hoult star.

The 66th Venice International Film Festival will be held from September 2 to 12, with Ford's creation to be screened on September 11 to close out the festival's main competition.