Logo of Ávilacine - Festival Nacional de Cortometrajes Ciudad de Ávila

Deadline
01 Mar 2020


Published: 29 Feb 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Ávilacine - Festival Nacional de Cortometrajes Ciudad de Ávila

Ávila, Spain


Only for Spanish Filmmakers.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation



 
Logo of Annual International Festival of Screen Culture  Tchelovetcheskoje Kino

Deadline
01 Mar 2020


Published: 29 Feb 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Annual International Festival of Screen Culture Tchelovetcheskoje Kino

Novosibirsk, Russia


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRBnNH8MaWg

General regulations

International Festival Screen Culture “Thelovetcheskoje Kino” (hereinafter - Festival) is held among collectives (groups) of youth production in different forms of art, connecting with cinema, television, photography and different digital technologies.

Festival events are directed to formation and evaluating new global culture of production and reproduction age-diverse communicative samples of generations interplay and provides conditions of establishing new information community (environs), new culture of information society, where social-noetic (immaterial) factors of evaluating are information and knowledge. Festival holding promotes establishing of screen culture as a part of general information culture of present society.

General guiding of Festival methodology and organization is brought into action of Educational Complex “Nasha Shkola” (Russia, Novosibirsk).

Time, conditions, place and procedure of organization and holding of regular Festival are annually established of special document – Standing Order of Holding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRBnNH8MaWg


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Premio ACC

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Premio ACC

Santiago, Chile


Premio anual interno de la Asociación Chilena de Cinematografía, ACC. Un premio para socios, entregado por los socios, que destaca los mejores trabajos de dirección de fotografía realizados durante el año.


Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other



 
Logo of MADRIFF • Madrid Indie Film Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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MADRIFF • Madrid Indie Film Festival

Madrid, Spain


¡Hola! We are MADRIFF • Madrid Indie Film Festival, an international film festival with monthly screening events from Madrid, Spain, and member of the IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals, which celebrates and showcases new productions and independent artists from all over the world in Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF), Lisbon (LISBIFF) and Montpellier (MONTIFF), that you can also find them here in Festhome.

MADRIFF also promotes the selected films on its official website www.iberiff.org and social media channels, where the nominees can share their nominations with their followers. Fiction, animation, documentary and experimental films of any genre and subject are welcome!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Primavera Film Festival Barcelona

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Primavera Film Festival Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain


Primavera Film Festival is the first itinerant festival of cinema in Barcelona. We are happy to invite all the filmmakers around the world to show their audiovisual works, short films, feature films, documentary etc. in the heart of the artistic and creative atmosphere of Barcelona where the most important directors of the world as Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, Woody Allen, Pedro Almodovar etc. have been shooting their masterpieces.


Primavera Film will be an itinerant festival all around Barcelona, during the whole spring, in some of the most beautiful location of the city, like for example Plaza del Pì in the heart of the old city or the romantic atmosphere of Plaza del Sol in Gracia, where you can enjoy the amazing and creative mood of the city.

Primavera Film Festival will start on spring 2021, April 01.

All the dates of Primavera Film Festival 2021 will be published on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/primaverafilmbcn/

ENTRY RULES

Submission Date:
- Entries must have been completed on or after January 1, 2018.
- We accept entries between 01/07/2020 and 31/03/2021

Language:
- Foreign language movies must be subtitled in English or Spanish. For the selected movies in the official competition we will ask a spanish subtitled version for screening.

Format:
- We accept all kind of audiovisual works and any film genre: feature films (between 60 min. and 180 min.), short films (between 1 min. and 30 min.), documentary, videoclip etc.

SUBMISSION REGULATIONS

Entry submission:
- Entries must be submitted via an online platform and include a working screener accessible via that platform in order to be considered.
Notification:
- Films selected for screening will be notified on or around April 1st, 2021.

REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS
- Entry Fee paid via Festhome. DVD are not accepted. Only by request we can accept files through Wetransfer or similar platforms and fees payment through PayPal.
- A working screener accessible via your film’s profile on Festhome or Vimeo. We also welcome works in progress, trailers, reels and other kind of distribution material.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- The filmmaker has read and understood all the rules and regulations. The filmmaker is duly authorized to submit this film to the Primavera Film Festival Barcelona.
- Primavera Film Festival Barcelona reserves the right to disqualify any submission without refund of submission fees.
- Films could have publicly screened in the Barcelona area prior to the festival and world premieres are not requirements for Primavera Film Festival Barcelona, but this information is taken into consideration when making final programming decisions.
- All accepted films may be screened more than once, and are scheduled at the discretion of the Primavera Film Festival Barcelona staff.
- Films produced or financed by a major motion picture studio are eligible for festival screenings and also eligible for competitive awards. Films that have acquired distribution are eligible for festival screenings but are not eligible for competitive awards.
- Upon submission, the filmmaker consents to allowing their screener material to be shared in its entirety with appropriate Primavera Film Festival Barcelona staff, including programming staff, volunteer screeners, and other appropriate members of staff; shared with press outlets in efforts to secure press for the film; with final jury members; and with select individuals representing community partners who may be interested in supporting the film’s screening or taking part in a panel associated with the film.
-The festival is hereby also granted the right to utilize image(s) and/or biographical information of the filmmakers for promotional purposes. The festival reserves the right to fill in any information not supplied by the filmmaker from whatever source available and will not be responsible if incorrect information is entered.
- It is the responsibility of the filmmaker to secure authorization for any copyrighted material that may be used in the film. The filmmaker shall indemnify and hold harmless Primavera Film Festival Barcelona from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
- Primavera Film Festival Barcelona does not pay screening fees or guarantee travel or distribution for filmmakers. Anyway we will be happy to invite all the selected filmmakers in Barcelona during the festival.
- By submitting, the filmmaker expressly acknowledges and agrees that they shall be bound by the terms of this agreement.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of One Country One Film - Apchat-Issoire International Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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One Country One Film - Apchat-Issoire International Festival

Apchat, France


Unique Location :

ONE Country ONE Film is a unique festival festival taking place in two different venues located in the same beautiful countryside area in the heart of France.

Unique Concept :

Every film selected is the sole representative of its country in each of the following categories : Feature Films, Short Films, Children Films. Every year a Country is honored and several films are selected from that country. Since its creation in 2010, ONE Country ONE Film has selected 119 countries.

Send your film (short or feature, animation, fiction, experimental or documentary) and be the only one to represent your country at ONE Country ONE Film 2025 -16th edition!!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of European Cinefest GOLDEN NIKA

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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European Cinefest GOLDEN NIKA

Potsdam, Germany


European Cinefest GOLDEN NIKA is a film competition focusing on international independent cinema.

ECGN is located in the Heart of Europe – Germany.

Our mission is to create a platform where both experienced and new filmmakers can share their art and connect to diverse audiences.

We seek to showcase and honor innovative and exciting voices in the European and international film communities. With ten categories, our goal is to recognize a large and diverse selection of films from all genres and from all over the world.

2019 the best films from each category will be screened on one of the most beautiful venues of Potsdam, THALIA CINEMA, a place with longstanding tradition for independent film lovers. The Thalia has always been one of the most exciting cinemas in Potsdam. This is the place for controversial discoveries and heated debate.

Films will be judged by a jury of film industry professionals, that will look for powerful and innovative ideas, creativity, talent and quality, regardless of the experience of those involved in the creation process and the budget of the submitted works.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of CINEGATE Film Festival & Crystal Aurora Awards

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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CINEGATE Film Festival & Crystal Aurora Awards

Berlin, Germany


The CINEGATE Film Festival & Crystal Aurora Awards is a unique Film event for you to Network & to discover future trends.

In October, we will hold our annual CFF&CAA Gala-Event where we will SCREEN the selected films in the OFFICIAL SELECTION, which have a competitive character, for PRESS, FILMMAKERS and general admitted AUDIENCE.

We offer an atmosphere for the film enthusiast to interact with filmmakers as well as filmmakers being able to interact and
network with each other and industry professionals.

For this reason, to provide a platform for appreciative discussion of their work, throughout the time of the FILM SCREENING, SPECIAL EVENTS and VIP AFTER PARTIES will take place.

The festivities will culminate in the announcement of the winners of 2020 CFF&CAA at the glamorous red carpet AWARDS CEREMONY honoring great movie ideas, productions and film & television concepts.

The CFF&CAA was established to showcasing and celebrating the best INDEPENDENT FILMS from already established filmmakers as well as great work from NEW UPCOMING TALENT and artist FROM AROUND THE WORLD and to assisting in the building of a shared artistic experience.

Our principal mission is to bring worthy filmmakers to a wider audience.

We focus on finding diverse independent films with strong characters and storylines, from filmmakers who share their visions in a powerful, creative and entertaining way and encourage all filmmakers to submit their films, regardless of ETHNICITY, RELIGION or WORLDVIEW.

Special attention will be paid to STUDENTS' WORKS which provides significant discounts.

The committee welcome, select and judge all films equally and with great respect and consideration.

Some of the winner films will also be screened at other international film festivals.


INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS

Berlin
Saint Petersburg
Moscow


SECTIONS

>World Panorama DRAMATIC Competition
* Cinema America
* Cinema Europe
* Cinema of Asia and Africa
>World Panorama DOCUMENTARY Competition
>World Panorama ANIMATION Competition
>New Talents
>Student Cinema
>Woman Perspective
>New Horizons
>Premieres
>Activism in Context Competition
* Human Rights
* Environmental
>Specials


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of NaturVision Film Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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NaturVision Film Festival

Ludwigsburg, Germany


Unforgettable film images, emotional moments, critical information: NaturVision is THE film festival for nature and the environment. With our international film competition, each year we showcase the latest films around nature, wildlife and the environment, honouring the best among them with prestigious awards. NaturVision brings the beauty of nature to the big screen, shows the vulnerability of our world, and reports on new and promising solutions for environmental issues. NaturVision stands for the art of film, sustainability and future-proof development. NVision the future!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of BienVenus sur Mars

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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BienVenus sur Mars

Yvré l'Evêque, France


The "BienVenus sur Mars" Science and Fiction Encounters are preparing for their next edition and are launching a call for films as part of their short film competition!

Through its programming bringing together shows, reading, digital art, music, visual arts, cinema, conferences, etc. BienVenus sur Mars proposes not only to rely on science fiction and the artistic forms that feed on it, but also on the very phenomenon of encounter between artists and scientists.

The films selected by the selection committee will therefore have to report on a link between science and fiction without necessarily being part of this cinematic genre. Films will be able to show science in various forms or scientists in their research, their work but also be works of fiction inspired by scientific questions.

The selected short films will be shown in public during the Encounters on Friday, April 16. A Jury Prize and a Public Prize will be awarded at the end of the competition.

Held at the Priory of Vivoin, from April 16 to 19, 2021, the Science and Fiction Sats BienVenus encounters on Mars are prepared by the Association Festivals in The Land of Upper Sarthe and CreatureS company in co-production with Sarthe Culture.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Courage Film Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Courage Film Festival

Berlin, Germany


The Courage Film Festival is aimed at all the filmmakers and scriptwriters who use their work to make a stand and to fight for what they believe is right!

All themes are welcome, covering topics such as women, immigration, the environment, family, equality, mental health, disability etc.

We are looking for films that spark discussions and debates and are the protagonists for positive change and development in the world. We want to hear your stories by giving you a platform to share them and to also discuss the issues portrayed in your film with other like-minded filmmakers.

The Courage Film Festival will feature films and scripts that fight for good causes and portray the struggles and adversity that people and groups face when trying to bring about positive change and influence in a world where you sometimes have to shout in order to make yourself heard.

People face challenges every day. Will your story ignite Courage in another human?

Let the Courage Film Festival be your platform to grab the world’s attention, to champion your cause and raise awareness.

There will be screenings and discussion with social organizations that support the event. There will also be organized workshops and discussions about the main themes of the festival.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Documental 2021 - Latin America through images

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films


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Documental 2021 - Latin America through images

Lyon, France


The cultural organisation “Nouveaux Espaces Latinos” is now preparing the 15th edition of the festival “Documental - L’Amérique latine par l’image”. It will take place at Lyon in France from 22 to 27 November 2021 and will be the first post-Covid edition.

This festival dedicated exclusively to documentaries on Latin America is unique in Lyon, the city where cinema was born in 1895, but also in France. Since the beginning in 2007, the festival wishes to share the realities, cultures, and issues that animate the Latin American continent. This week of free screenings is an opportunity to introduce the public to the different views of directors from all over the world on Latin America

We invite you to register your full-length documentary film on Latin America, before 28 February 2021.


International Festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of Ocnsff - 2020

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Ocnsff - 2020

Nagpur, India


Theatre and drama has been a forte of this winter capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Well known personalities like Suresh Bhat, Ram Ganesh Gadkari ,Rajkumar Hirani ,Mahesh Elkunchwar , Gayatri Joshi , Abhijit Kokate , Subhas Ghai , Ketaki mategaonkar , Tejas Prabha Vijay Deosakar , Sanjay Surkar, Vaibhav Tatwadi, Sonu Sood , Ronit Roy and many more have brought laurels to his city.

There are many aspiring actors and upcoming directors for whom such personalities are role models. However, the film industry in Nagpur has not kept pace with the other industries. Though it exists, it is not yet well known.
Through this short film festival we intent to bring the hidden talent not only From Nagpur but from all over the India.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of Universe Multicultural Film Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Universe Multicultural Film Festival

Palos Verdes Peninsula, United States


The Universe Multicultural Film Festival seeks to bring to the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from the world; Committed to enlightening the public with a unique international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities. The Festival focuses on showcasing diverse cultural and heritages films, supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works of both emerging and seasoned filmmakers and proudly embraces the passion, independent spirit and vision of these talented artists. With the integration of the local community and educational institutions into all aspects of the Festival, the Festival stimulates an interest in the study and appreciation of film and encourages people of all ages and background to participate and share the harmony universe.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Dea Open Air International Film Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Dea Open Air International Film Festival

Tirana, Albania


DEA OPEN AIR International Film Festival is a product of MultiMedia Studio "Nositi".

The Festival will take place in the Capital city of Tirana.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Other



 
Logo of Kyiv International Short Film Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Kyiv International Short Film Festival

Kyiv, Ukraine


KYIV INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (KISFF) is largest short film festival in Ukraine.

Our festival features a diverse range of short films created by emerging and accomplished filmmakers, including film school students and independent creators from all corners of the world. Our goal is to showcase the most stirring, inventive and distinctive films while promoting Ukrainian cinema, encouraging communication and exchange of experiences between Ukrainian and international filmmakers and artists, and providing a safe and welcoming space for our audience.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of ShorTS International Film Festival

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films

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ShorTS International Film Festival

Trieste, Italy


ShorTS International Film Festival (ShorTS IFF) is organised by the Maremetraggio Association.

Since 2000, ShorTS IFF has been a landmark for short films and up and coming cinematographers at international level. In every edition, ShorTS IFF aims to make the short film genre known to a broad and heterogeneous audience, with particular attention to the young with specific sections for children and teenagers aged 6 to 15.


HIGHLIGHTED!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Merlion Film Festival Singapore

Deadline
29 Feb 2020


Published: 28 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Merlion Film Festival Singapore

Singapore, Singapore


The annual Merlion Film Festival Singapore (MFFS) is an inspirational event bringing together all the film organisations, storytellers and artists in Singapore, to celebrate their efforts towards a sustainable future and accelerate their impact. The festival hopes to foster more collaboration, raise awareness & ignite a public passion towards independent talent film makers and artists around the world!

The Merlion Film Festival Singapore showcases a selection of world films, giving local audiences a taste of world’s diversity and creativity. Films screened are recent and have encountered success in their country of origin.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of BARCIFF • Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival

Deadline
28 Feb 2020


Published: 27 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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BARCIFF • Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival

Barcelona, Spain


¡Hola! We are BARCIFF • Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival, an international film festival with monthly screening events from Barcelona, Spain, and member of the IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals, which celebrates and showcases new productions and independent artists from all over the world in Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF), Lisbon (LISBIFF) and Montpellier (MONTIFF), that you can also find them here in Festhome.

BARCIFF promotes the selected films on its official website www.iberiff.org and social media channels, where the nominees can share their nominations with their followers. Fiction, animation, documentary and experimental films of any genre and subject are welcome!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Lucca Film Festival

Deadline
28 Feb 2020


Published: 27 Feb 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Lucca Film Festival

Lucca, Italy


Lucca Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates and promotes cinematographic culture. Through screenings, exhibitions, conferences and performances, the Festival has been able to captivate an ever-increasing audience with a program that ranges from experimental to mainstream films. Through the years, Lucca Film Festival has carved out a niche for itself, standing apart from the many other festivals thanks to its bold yet carefully studied programming. Over the years, great names of international filmmakers and well-known celebrities have attended Lucca Film Festival as invited guests; David Lynch, Oliver Stone, Jeremy Irons, Willem Dafoe, George Romero, Terry Gilliam, William Friedkin, Alfonso Cuarón, John Boorman, Rutger Hauer, Joe Dante and Peter Greenaway, just to name a few. At the same time, the Festival has offered retrospectives of “old” glories while unearthing new talents. To top it all off, breathtaking Lucca serve as a stunning backdrop to an event that has now firmly established itself, becoming a highly anticipated and not-to-be-missed appointment in Italy and in Europe: the Lucca Film Festival.

Since its creation, the festival has always been committed to promoting contemporary films.
Therefore, directors from all over the world can submit their films to the competitive section of the festival through the dedicated call for entries. The 2022 edition of Lucca Film Festival will be held from 23 Semptember to 1 October, both in cinemas and online.

The 2023 will be the 8th edition of the Lucca Film Festival International Feature Film Competition. In the previous editions important personalities of cinema like Cristi Puiu, Rutger Hauer, Philip Groening and Claudio Giovannesi had been part of the international jury.

The films shown during this competition are Italian premieres and last edition was won by "Yamabuki" di Juichiro Yamasaki.

There are three awards: Best feature film prize (3000€), awarded by a jury of renowned guests from both the cinematographic and academic worlds; and Best feature film – university jury prize (awarded by an university jury), Best feature film - Popular jury and the Marcello Petrozziello Award.

For those who are interested in this competition, the last day for submissions is July 14 2023, until midnight.

There are no limitations to the genre or topic of the films. The only requirements are the following: the films must be at least 60 minutes long and must have been produced in 2022. Moreover, they must be Italian premieres, so they cannot have been presented in any other Italian festival, shown on any online open platform or distributed in any other way in Italy.

For the 18th year in a row, it will take place the historic short films competition, whose winner will receive a 500€ prize. Every year, the selection committee of this competition receives more than 300 films to evaluate. Among the directors who took part in earlier editions, there are celebrities like Adan Jodorowsky, son of the famous Chilean filmmaker.
Even though the “free experimentation” is the fil rouge of this year's edition, the films have no limitations in genre and topic. The only requirement is that they cannot last more than 29 minutes. For the short films competition, the last day for submissions is July 28, 2023, until midnight.

Lucca Film Festival launches, for the 2023 edition, a new short film competition, "Lucca Film Festival for Future", which was born thanks to the collaboration with the Sofidel Group, 2nd producer in Europe and 7th in the world for production capacity in the sector of paper for hygienic and domestic use (known in particular for the Regina brand), which has made sustainability a strategic lever of development and responsible growth to reduce its impact on natural capital and favour the transition towards a low carbon impact economy. The prize is 1000€.

List of the selected films will be published on the festival’s website within September 15, 2023. During the festival the movies will be shown in the cinemas taking part in the event and on demand online.

The Lucca Film Festival, coordinated by Nicola Borrelli, is one of the key events organized and sponsored by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca.

The event's main sponsors are Banca Generali and Banca Pictet, whereas the exhibits are produced with the support of Banca Société Générale. The organization of the Lucca Film Festival has also been possible thanks to the funding from Funder35 and the support of Gesam Gas & Luce S.p.A Istituto Luce Cinecittà S.r.l., Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lucca, Baldini Vernici, Lucar S.p.A Lions Club Lucca Le Mura, Alleanza Assicurazioni S.p.A, Luccaorganizza, Il Ciocco S.p.A, MiBACT (the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Activities and Tourism), the Region of Tuscany, the City of Lucca, the Province of Lucca with the collaboration and co-production of the Giglio Theatre in Lucca, Consociazione Nazionale donatori di sangue Fratres, Fondazione Giacomo Puccini e Museo Puccini – Casa Natale, Fondazione Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti, Fondazione Mario Tobino, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Martinelli Luce, CG Entertainment, Fondazione Centro Arti Visive e Fondazione UIBI. Thanks also to Lucca Comics & Games, Trenitalia Regional Management, Unicoop Firenze and to the Degree Course in Performing Arts and Civilization Department of Communication and Forms of Knowledge at the University of Pisa, Photolux Festival and App18 for their collaboration.

Come to the Lucca Film Festival and experience a full 360° immersion in both the cinema and the heart of Tuscany.


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