Amicorti International Film Festival (8)

Festival start: 02 June 2026      Festival end: 07 June 2026

AmiCorti International Film Festival – 8th Edition
June 2–7, 2026 | Roccaraso (AQ), Italy
"Cinema that inspires change, gives voice to the silenced, and unites communities.”

Founded in 2019, the AmiCorti International Film Festival is an independent and socially engaged event that celebrates its 8th edition in 2026 in the beautiful mountain setting of Roccaraso, Italy, hosted at the historic Cinema Roma.

Each year, the festival becomes a platform for auteur and independent films that tackle urgent and universal themes such as human rights, social justice, environmental sustainability, inclusion, and collective memory.

We welcome short films, feature films, documentaries, animated films, and music videos from all over the world—works that spark reflection, promote intercultural dialogue, and inspire social transformation through the universal language of cinema.

What the festival offers:
Public screenings at Cinema Roma
Meetings with directors and professionals at Auditorium Roccaraso
Cinema Education workshops for students and young filmmakers
Round tables, thematic panels, and masterclasses

Official awards ceremonies
Networking opportunities, press visibility, and distribution contacts
Each year, AmiCorti gathers a vibrant international community of filmmakers, producers, educators, activists, and students, all committed to using cinema as a tool for cultural and social change.

Why participate?

AmiCorti is more than a festival – it’s a cultural movement that celebrates authentic, independent, and conscious cinema. We invite all filmmakers who believe in the transformative power of film to submit their work and join our artistic community.

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Main Awards:

Golden Fragola Award – Best Short Film

Golden Fragola Award – Best Feature Film

Golden Fragola Award – Best Documentary

Golden Fragola Award – Best Animation

Golden Fragola Award – Best Music Video

Vittorio Bersezio Award – Critics’ Choice

Youth Jury Award

Cinema Education Awards

ROCCARASO Award – Presented by the Municipality to a film that authentically portrays resilient communities that reinvent themselves and defend their values, fostering identity, solidarity, and memory

Lifetime Achievement Award (by invitation)

All selected films will be screened in front of audiences, jurors, and cultural professionals. Winners will receive official laurels, certificates, and international recognition.

Rules & Terms


1. General Requirements

Filmmakers of any nationality, age, gender identity, or cultural background are welcome to submit.

We accept short films, feature films, documentaries, animated films, and music videos of all genres and themes, completed after December 31, 2024.

All works must be original and must not infringe on the copyrights or intellectual property rights of third parties. The applicant must own all the necessary rights for screening and promotion.


2. Language & Subtitles

All films not in Italian must include Italian subtitles.

All films not in English must include English subtitles.

The festival offers a professional subtitling service (optional but recommended) at the following rates:

Short films: €100 (up to 30 minutes)

Feature films: €1000 (over 60 minutes)

The service includes translation, synchronization, .srt file creation, and proofreading.

An official agreement via email with the Artistic Direction is required to activate the service.


3. Film Duration

Short films: up to 30 minutes

Feature films: over 60 minutes

Documentaries: no time limit (divided into short and feature categories)

Animated films: no time limit (short and feature categories accepted)

Animated feature films are accepted if they are standalone narrative works.

Music videos: up to 10 minutes


4. Submission Guidelines

Submissions must be made exclusively through Festhome.

Each film may be submitted to one or more appropriate categories.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

Fees may vary depending on the deadline (early bird, regular, late).

Works submitted through the Cinema Education program may receive discounted fees or fee waivers upon request.


5. Required Materials

Online screener link (Festhome, Vimeo, or unlisted YouTube)
Official poster
Trailer (recommended, max 2 minutes)
Short and long synopsis (IT and/or EN)
Director’s biography and photo
Additional credits and artistic statements (optional)


6. Official Selection

Films will be reviewed by a selection committee and evaluated by an international jury.

Selected participants will be notified via Festhome and email by the official date posted on the website.

Selected films must provide:

High-resolution screening copy (Full HD or 4K, MP4 or DCP format upon request)
Integrated or separate .srt subtitles
Promotional materials (photos, tagline, credits, contact info)


7. Screenings & Rights

By submitting to the festival, participants authorize one or more public screenings during the official dates of the event.

The festival reserves the right to:

Use excerpts of the film (max 30 seconds), poster, and stills for promotional purposes (social media, website, press).

Include selected films in parallel, educational, or touring events for non-commercial cultural purposes, with prior notice.

Films will never be sold or commercially distributed by the festival without written consent.


8. Official Awards

Selected films will compete for the following awards:

Golden Fragola Awards
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Music Video
Special Awards
Vittorio Bersezio Award – International Film Critics Award
Youth Jury Award – Assigned by high school students
Cinema Education Awards – For the best films from the education program
Roccaraso Award – Assigned by the City Council to a film portraying resilient communities, capable of reinventing themselves and defending their values, promoting identity, solidarity, and memory
Lifetime Achievement Award – (by invitation only) to renowned figures in world cinema


9. Prizes & Recognition

Winners will receive:

Official personalized laurels
Award certificates
Symbolic or physical prizes (plaque, trophy, gift box, depending on category)
All selected films may use the official laurel:
“Official Selection AmiCorti IFF 2026”


10. Legal Conditions & Privacy

The submitter guarantees that the film does not violate third-party rights and releases AmiCorti IFF from any
legal responsibility.

Personal data collected will be used only for organizational purposes, in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).

The festival may contact submitters for future updates or opportunities related to the AmiCorti network.

Agreement

By submitting, the participant fully accepts all the above conditions.
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