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Deadline
15 Mar 2026


Published: 28 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Pompei

pompei, Italy


How It Began

Our Festival

With its first edition, the International Film Festival of Pompeii, conceived by Annarita Borelli (President of the Italian Cinema History Association) and artistically directed by the renowned Italian screenwriter, film producer, director, and writer Enrico Vanzina, presents itself as an event of international scope, ready to celebrate global cultural identity.
A unique experience that, by uniting past and present through the universal language of cinema, offers a profound взгляд into the cultures of the world, opening new horizons.

Mission and Values

Our Mission and Our Values

Mission

Our Mission
The mission of the Pompeii Film Festival is to inform, inspire, and unite people through the universal language of cinema.

Values

Our Values
We promote culture, creativity, and unity within the world of cinema.

A Unique Story

Our Story
Born from the idea of celebrating cultural identities, the Pompeii Film Festival has created a bridge between past and present, offering an unforgettable cinematic experience to an international audience.

Under the artistic guidance of Dr. Enrico Vanzina and the project management of Attorney Annarita Borelli, President of the Italian Cinema History Association APS, the International Film Festival of Pompeii announces itself as a major international event, with the anticipated participation of prominent figures from Italian cinema such as Ferzan Özpetek, Matteo Garrone, and Paolo Sorrentino.
The official presentation, scheduled for December 19, 2024, foreshadows a 2025 edition rich in opportunities for dialogue, screenings, and debates, promising to enrich both the spirit and the heart of cinema lovers.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental