Napoli Horror Festival Corti 2026 is a film competition dedicated to horror and thriller short films, organized by Le Streghe del Palco s.r.l. as part of Napoli Horror Festival 2026 – L’Arte Generata dalla Paura – Special Edition.
The competition aims to explore the theme of fear through audiovisual storytelling and to promote filmmakers, directors and emerging creative talents.
Fiction short films with a maximum running time of 20 minutes, including credits, are eligible. Submitted films must explore fear through the different expressions of the horror and thriller genres, including elements of mystery and noir.
Selected films will take part in the final stage of the competition, which will be held in Naples at il Parco San Laise - Ex Base Nato.
Participation in the competition is free of charge.
