N. I. F. F. – Noto International Film Festival, Premio Mario Monicelli Alla Miglior Regia – X Edizione 2026 (10)

Inicio Festival: 03 agosto 2026      Fin Festival: 09 agosto 2026

Magnetic Film Association is proud to announce the short film festival “N.I.F.F. Noto International Film Festival” 2026 X edition
Festival is dedicated to any short movies created in any format and opened to all Italians and foreigner authors.

N.I.F.F will award the prestigious “MARIO MONICELLI” award for the best direction.

The technical jury appointed by the organizers of MAGNETIC FILM PRODUCTION will be composed of artist and workers in the field of cinematography, music and journalism field, chaired by film critic Giuseppe Liotta.

The winner of the absolute prize N.I.F.F 2026 will receive a sculpture of exquisite workmanship, designed and made by hand.

Best director of the Mario Monicelli Award: special prize
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best scenography
Best Editing
Best Subject
Best Original Soundtrack
Best Actor
Best Actress

Shortfilms must be not longer than 25 minutes. deadline to apply shortfilms is 22 June 2026