Salcito in Corto (1)

Festival start: 20 August 2025      Festival end: 20 August 2025

This is an inclusive call for entries. The "Salcito in Corto" Festival offers directors of all ethnicities and nationalities a great opportunity to showcase their talent. The registration process is accessible, and the rules are transparent.

What’s particularly interesting is that the theme is open, which allows for creativity and variety in the short films. The evaluation criteria of the "quality" jury are well-defined, covering essential aspects such as originality, technical quality, direction, and interpretation.

The fact that the final screening includes a maximum of 10 short films suggests a selective but balanced competition. Additionally, the initiative to award the best short film through a popular jury creates a sense of community involvement.

Best Short Film (Plaque)
Best Direction (Certificate)
Best Male Actor (Certificate)
Best Female Actor (Certificate)
Best Screenplay (Certificate)
Best Cinematography (Certificate) Best Editing (Certificate)
Best Sound (Certificate)

First Edition of the Short Film Festival "Salcito in Corto"

Period: August 20, 2025 (Salcito, Molise, Italy)

Participation: The competition is open to all filmmakers aged 18 and above, regardless of ethnicity or nationality.

Duration: Short films must have a maximum duration of 30 minutes, including opening and closing credits.

Subtitles: Foreign-language short films must have Italian subtitles, using a readable Arial font.

Theme: Free.

Registration:

Fee: €20 per submitted short film (each director can submit up to 3 short films).

Payment method: Via the FestHome website. The registration fee covers administrative and organizational expenses.

Note: In case of withdrawal, the registration fee will not be refunded.

Deadline: Short films must be submitted no later than July 1, 2025.

Submission: Registration must be completed through the FestHome platform at https://filmmakers.festhome.com/f/9486. The technical sheet, downloadable from the official website https://salcitoincorto.wixsite.com/festival, must be sent together with the poster to the email address salcitoincorto@gmail.com. Or you have the possibility to register your short film privately write to e.mail: salcitoincorto@gmail.com.

After the announcement of the finalist list by July 8, 2025, selected directors must confirm their attendance by July 15, 2025, by sending a passport-style photo of the person attending the ceremony (maximum of two attendees). Physical presence is not mandatory but encouraged, including representation by a substitute.

Additional Requirements: Short films that have previously participated in other festivals may be submitted. However, participants are advised to avoid publishing these works on YouTube.

Awards:
Plaque/Prize: Best Short Film (awarded by the popular jury).

Certificate: Given for all other categories (selected by the quality jury).

Final screening: Up to 10 finalist short films will be selected and evaluated by the "quality jury."

Press Review: On August 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM, directors or their representatives will be welcomed with a welcome aperitif (venue to be confirmed) at 3:00 PM. This will be followed by a press review/interview (venue to be confirmed).

Jury:
The popular jury, composed of cinema enthusiasts selected by the organizers, will award the prize for Best Short Film.

The quality jury will evaluate short films based on:

Originality (screenplay, cinematography, and staging)

Technical quality (image, photography, and audio)

Directing

Acting (actors and actresses)

Visual and emotional impact

Awarded Categories:
Best Short Film

Best Director

Best Male Actor

Best Female Actor

Best Screenplay

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Audio

Participant Rights and Responsibilities:
By registering, participants agree to all conditions outlined in the call for entries.

Submitted materials will not be returned.

The organizers reserve the right to use excerpts or full versions of the short films for promotional purposes, with proper attribution to the author and title.

Discounts on food and lodging are available for up to 2 people per short film.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy:
The festival welcomes filmmakers of all ethnicities and nationalities, emphasizing that cinema should be an inclusive and universal art form capable of embracing all of humanity.

Disputes:
No legal action may be taken against the festival organizers or the hosting municipality.

Any disputes will be resolved solely by the festival organizers.

Copyright:
Participants are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for copyrighted materials used in their short films.

Contact: For inquiries, email salcitoincorto@gmail.com.