Memorial `Carmelo Feliciotto´ 2025 (1)

Festival start: 21 September 2025      Festival end: 21 September 2025

We present the Memoriale Feliciotto short film festival.
The competing works will be judged through this platform, and the awards ceremony and screening of the shorts will be held in Giardini Naxos, in Piazzetta dei Limoni, on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

The Festival was founded with the aim of highlighting new talent, promoting social cinema, and celebrating the connection with Sicily. The Festival is dedicated to the memory of Carmelo Feliciotto, a lover of cinema and culture.
From a young age, Carmelo Feliciotto demonstrated a particular sensitivity to social and political issues. An activist in the ranks of the Young Communists of Giardini Naxos, he distinguished himself for his commitment to promoting the values of justice and social equality, which characterized the 1970s. Music and arthouse cinema have been his great passions. Professionally, he has conceived and implemented important music and video projects about Sicily, with particular reference to cultural and popular traditions. In the late 1990s, Carmelo was appointed councilor for sport, tourism, and entertainment in Giardini Naxos, leaving an indelible mark on his dedication, competence, integrity, and great ability.

The winners of each category will receive an official recognition plaque.

1. Duration and Format
Each work must have a maximum duration of 15 minutes (including end credits) and a minimum resolution of 1920x1080 (Full HD).

2. Language and Subtitles
Short films in a language other than Italian must be subtitled in Italian or English. On-screen subtitles are mandatory for selection.

3. Ethics
Short films will not be accepted if they:

Contain defamatory, offensive, or discriminatory content towards individuals, minorities, religions, or social groups;

Infringe upon others’ privacy or violate copyright laws.

4. Copyright
Each participant is responsible for managing the rights related to music, images, and other content used.

5. Screening and Promotional Rights
By submitting a work, the participant authorizes the organization to:

Publicly screen it during the event;

Use excerpts (maximum 30 seconds) for promotional purposes on the Festival’s official social media channels and media outlets.

6. No Entry Fee
Participation in the “Carmelo Feliciotto” Memorial is free of charge.

7. Applications must be submitted no later than September 10, 2025, exclusively through the FilmFreeway platform.

8. Acceptance of the Rules
Submission of an application implies full acceptance of these rules.