Salento International Film Festival (Siff) (23)

Festival Start: 03 November 2026      Festival Ende: 08 November 2026

Call for Entries: Salento International Film Festival 2026

Welcome Filmmakers!

Are you ready to showcase your masterpiece to an enthusiastic crowd of cinephiles in the picturesque Salento, Italy? The Salento International Film Festival is thrilled to announce our 2026 Call for Entries! We're inviting filmmakers from all corners of the globe to join us in celebrating cinema not only as an art form but as a catalyst for social change and dialogue.

Why Submit Your Film?

Global Stage: Your film will be featured in one of Italy's most passionate film-loving regions, giving it international exposure.

Diversity and Innovation: We celebrate a wide spectrum of cinematic works, from groundbreaking indie films to thought-provoking documentaries. Whatever genre or style, your film has a place here.

Social Impact: We are dedicated to films that do more than entertain; they provoke, challenge, and inspire. Be part of a movement that uses cinema as a mirror and a hammer, reflecting society and shaping it for the better.

Experience Salento:

Embrace the opportunity to connect with like-minded creators and enthusiasts in an environment that breathes life into every story told through the lens.

The festival is not just a competition; it's a vibrant community event.


Submission Guidelines:

Open Now through Festhome

Categories: Feature Films, Shorts, Documentaries, and more

Early Bird and Regular Submission deadlines apply

Join Us:

Be a part of a festival that recognizes the power of
film and its ability to unite cultures, spark conversation, and drive change. Submit your film today and mark your calendar for an unforgettable cinematic journey in the heart of Italy!

Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Short Film (Women in Cinema, International Short Film, Italian Short Film, and Iranian Short Film)

Rules for Participation in the Categories

Eligibility
Submitted works must clearly fall into one of the following categories: Animation, Documentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror. The Selection Committee reserves the right to reassign a work to the category it considers most appropriate.

Duration
Both short films and feature films are eligible. The minimum and maximum running times are specified in the festival’s general regulations.

Year of Production
Works must have been completed after the date indicated in the official call for entries of the relevant edition.

Language and Subtitles
Films in languages other than Italian must be submitted with Italian or English subtitles.

Screening Format
Selected works must be delivered in the screening format required by the festival, in accordance with the technical specifications communicated to the filmmakers.

Rights and Responsibilities
The participant declares that they hold all rights to the work, including music, images, and any content used, and releases the organization from any legal liability.

Official Selection
The selection of works is at the sole discretion of the Selection Committee. Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

Promotional Use
The festival reserves the right to use excerpts from the selected works (maximum 3 minutes) exclusively for promotional and non-commercial purposes.

Acceptance of the Regulations
Submission to the festival implies full acceptance of these regulations and any amendments communicated by the organization.