Later, under the rule of Louis III of Anjou, there was a brief period of autonomy when Cerisano was owned by the De Matera, followed by the Sanseverino family of Bisignano.

In 1489, the comune was entrusted to Royal Captain Gaspare Firrao, from Cosenza, and then to Bernardino de Marinis Gragnano.

After the Duke's death, the estate passed to his son, also named Hannibal, which then followed to the brothers Giulio and Geronimo Sersale.

Geronimo Sersale was named prince and duke of Cerisano in 1657 and married Portia Sanseverino of Calvera.

The family decided that Horace would inherit the estate and titles with the consent of his brother, and that the latter would be entitled to receive a monthly income.

During the festival, various sections of the town are dedicated to cinema, jazz, theater, classical music, visual arts, and cultural events.