Magical Cairo Montenotte International Film Festival (3)

Début du Festival: 12 septembre 2026      Fin du Festival: 13 septembre 2026

At the Theater of Osvaldo Chebello in Cairo Montenotte the third edition of the "Magical Cairo Montenotte International Film Festival" will be happen at the 12th and 13th September 2026
2 days of screening, networking, entertainment and many more.

Our film festival also gives the youth and students the chance to gain experience.

Best International Short Film

Best Italian Short Film

Best Documentary Short

Best Animation Short

Best Comedy Short

Best Drama Short

Best Experimental Short

Best First-Time Filmmaker Short

Best Horror Short

Best Music Video

Best Nature/Environmental Short

Best Sci-Fi Short

Best Student Short

Best Thriller Short

With your submission you automatically accept our Rules and Terms!

To submit a film, you must have created the project yourself, own the rights or have permission from the owner of the content to submit the film to us, you are entitled of that responsibility and you as a filmmaker YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE RIGHTS OF YOUR FILM.

1. Only work created after 2019 is acceptable.

2. You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster/stills) for promotional purpose.

3. Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker and each entry may be entered in multiple categories.

4. Entry fees are non-refundable.

5. By submitting to the festival you confirm that you own the rights to the work submitted.

6. We are accepting all lengths of movies.

7. No Premiere status is required.

8. We do not accept extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations.

9. If your movie will be selected for a live screening session, we do not pay for accomodations or any other expenses. The festival WILL NOT cover any filmmaker expenses. You will be totally responsible for your airfare, accommodation and other travel expenses.

10. Films in languages other than Italian or English only be accepted with Italian or, at least, English subtitles. Don't hesitate to contact us for questions, because we can give a solution.

11. Only the movies notified 7-30 days before the live event via mail will be screened.

12. You agree that we can use your email address for newsletter or promotional purpose. The information about the entries can be disclosed to present and future film festivals under the same organization company of the "Magical Cairo Montenotte International Film Fest". We will NEVER sell your information to 3rd parts.

13. "Magical Cairo Montenotte International Film Fest" DOES NOT PAY SCREENING FEES.

14. You confirm that you have all rights of your project.

15. If the movie is not in Italian or English, in case of screening selection we will ask you a SUB-ITA/EN version of your movie. Contact us for more information if needed, as mentioned art. 10

16. The Festival will give screening priority to films with representatives. The priority is for those who are at the Festival (Including Local Filmmakers). If you are not able to come but your project win something, we will sent your certificate via email.

17. If your film is selected by our festival, you automatically agree that we may use images from your project for marketing purposes for our festival. If you do not agreed, and do not consent to give us promotional rights to your material, please let us know via email; and then we will withdraw your film from the promotion of our festival. If we do not receive any notification from you within 48 hours after your film is selected, we will assume that you agree this policy.

18. At our discretion, we may choose to transfer a film to the correct category, but only if the appropriate level of submission fee has been paid.
With your submission you also accept all the Rules & Terms of Festhome.

Disclaimer:

We do not disclose any kind of information with third parties.
Finally, please be aware that we do not ask for or accept any kind of donations.

Judging Process

All submissions will be viewed in their entirety. Submissions will be judged and scored based on criteria including: quality of screenplay, acting, production quality, originality, technical proficiency, cinematography, sound design, editing and set design. We support indie filmmaking and will award additional points to projects produced on a micro budget and/or minimal crew.

Official selection of your movie will be notified by mail.
A separate email will be sent if you can attend in our Filmfestival.

The movies that we screen are based on selection and attendance of the filmmaker (or cast/crew).

The annual winners will be announced live at our awards show, Saturday 20th September 2025

Notification

The directors of submitted films that are accepted will be notified via e- mail.

Venue & Event Date
The Festival venue or the event date could be change during the organization due to events, technical choices or circumstances.
Fee Waivers
We work hard to keep our submission fees as low as possible – consequently we cannot provide fee waivers.

WITH YOUR SUBMISSION, YOU AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ANY OF SUCH TERMS, CONDITIONS, RULES, POLICIES OR PROCEDURES, DO NOT SUBMIT.