31 Mar 2026
Call for entries
31 May 2026
Final deadline
1
mth
01 Sep 2026
Notification date
23 Sep 2026
27 Sep 2026
Festival start: 23 September 2026 Festival end: 27 September 2026
Roma Film Corto is an international festival dedicated to short films and to the promotion of independent cinema. Now in its 18th edition, it offers emerging directors and established filmmakers a prestigious showcase in the heart of Rome.
The festival welcomes short films, documentaries, docufilms and animated films, promoting works that stand out for artistic quality, narrative originality and expressive strength. Selected works are evaluated by the Artistic Direction, a Selection Committee, and a qualified Jury composed of audiovisual professionals.
Roma Film Corto also represents an important opportunity for visibility and networking, encouraging connections between filmmakers, producers, distributors and industry professionals.
Main Awards
“Colosseo d’Oro” Award for Best Short Film
Presented to the best work in competition.
“Ettore Scola” Award
Presented to the best short film produced in Italy and/or directed by an Italian filmmaker.
“Colosseo d’Argento” Award for Best Screenplay
“Colosseo d’Argento” Award for Best Actress
“Colosseo d’Argento” Award for Best Actor
Section Awards
“Opere Internazionali” Award
Presented to the best film in the international section.
“Mediterraneo” Award
Presented to the best work from the Mediterranean area.
Best Documentary or Docufilm Award
Animation Award
“Impresa, Cooperative e Territorio” Award
Presented to the best film focused on work, cooperatives, local development and territorial enhancement.
“Talenti Emergenti” Award
Presented to the best production by filmmakers under 30.
Special Mentions
Best Cinematography
Best Original Score / Soundtrack
Best Editing
Submission Platforms
Submissions are accepted exclusively through:
Festhome
Submissions by email are not accepted, except in the case of production companies submitting multiple works.
Eligibility
All works must have been completed on or after January 1, 2025.
Works already submitted for the 2025 edition will be automatically considered for the 2026 edition, provided they comply with the Festival regulations. In such cases, resubmission is not required.
Festival Sections
Opere Internazionali
Prospettiva Italia
Area Mediterranea
Doc e Docufilm
Corti d’Animazione
Impresa, Cooperative e Territorio
Talenti Emergenti e Giovani Autori di Scuola/Università
Required Materials
Selected participants may be asked to provide:
completed participation form
signed release form
film synopsis
biography of the director and key collaborators
at least two stills from the film and one photo of the director/author
trailer
Technical Requirements
Each author may submit a maximum of two works per section.
Films must be available in MP4 or MOV Full HD format through downloadable links.
International works must include Italian subtitles.
Artificial Intelligence
Works created entirely with artificial intelligence tools will not be accepted. The Festival also reserves the right to exclude works in which the use of artificial intelligence is considered predominant over human creative contribution.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
31 May 26
Open to international short films distinguished by artistic quality, narrative originality and expressive strength.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
31 May 26
Reserved for films made by Italian directors or produced in Italy, to celebrate the excellence of national cinema in short format.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
31 May 26
Reserved for films made by directors and/or producers from the Mediterranean area to promote cultural and artistic exchanges through cinema.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
31 May 26
Reserved for documentaries and docufilms that explore social, historical, environmental, or other culturally relevant themes.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
31 May 26
Reserved for animated short films that utilize various techniques, from traditional to CGI, to explore creative stories.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
31 May 26
Awarded to the best film focusing on work, cooperatives, local development, and territorial valorization.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
31 May 26
Reserved for films made by young people under 30 years of age, with the aim of valorising the creative contribution of the new generations of the cinematographic panorama.
