REC FILM FESTIVAL (4)

Début du Festival: 07 mai 2026      Fin du Festival: 10 mai 2026

The “REC Film Festival” was born from the desire of the Social Cooperative “Mondo REC” of Rimini to promote an annual gathering among young people who have experienced, in different ways, the process of making a film, in order to encourage the exchange and sharing of ideas, passions, and interests.

The aim of the event is to highlight youth creativity in all its forms, with film language as the common thread. The Festival seeks to become an opportunity to showcase initiatives across the country that use art as a key tool to foster participation and offer young people opportunities for creative collaboration. In addition to films, the event will also explore how music, dance, and singing can serve as powerful and engaging means of involving the new generations.

All this will take place through the participation of groups from all over Italy, competing with their short films or taking part in artistic performances and shows throughout the event.

The Festival, scheduled to take place in Rimini from May 7 to 10, 2026, will consist of four evening events and a series of daytime activities.

Prix ​​en espèces: 1,550€

Prizes

Senior Category

1st Prize: €500 (five hundred euros)

2nd Prize: €300 (three hundred euros)

Junior Jury Award: €250 (two hundred and fifty euros)

Young Category

1st Prize: €300 (three hundred euros)

2nd Prize: €200 (two hundred euros)

Extra REC Category

1st Prize: 3-day / 2-night stay in Rimini (autumn 2026) for the entire production team

RULES AND REGULATIONS – REC FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Under the patronage of:

YOUNG Category – Works produced by participants aged between 11 and 17

SENIOR Category – Works produced by participants aged between 18 and 29

EXTRA REC Category – Works produced by participants aged between 11 and 29



Article 1

REC Film Festival was created by the Social Cooperative “Mondo REC” with the goal of promoting an annual gathering among young people who have experienced, in different ways, the process of making a film, thus encouraging the exchange and sharing of ideas, passions, and interests.

Article 2

The competition is open to videos and short films on any subject made by young people aged between 11 and 29, divided into three categories: YOUNG (ages 11–17), SENIOR (ages 18–29), and EXTRA REC (an inclusive section for works made by young authors aged 11–29).

Works may be produced in any context — schools, universities, informal groups, associations, production companies — or by individual young filmmakers.

Article 3

Entry to the festival is free of charge.

Article 4

The festival will take place in Rimini, from May 7 to 10, 2026, at the Tarkovskij Theatre.

Article 5

The maximum length of short films must not exceed 15 minutes.
Only videos produced from January 1, 2024 onwards will be accepted.

Article 6 – Senior Category

From all the submissions received, 12 videos will be selected to take part in the semifinals held in Rimini on May 7 and 8, 2026.
This selection will be made at the sole and final discretion of the Festival’s Artistic Direction.

Article 7 – Young Category

From all the submissions received, 8 videos will be selected to take part in the final held in Rimini on May 9, 2026.
This selection will be made at the sole and final discretion of the Festival’s Artistic Direction.

Article 8 – Extra REC Category

From all the submissions received, 10 videos will be selected to take part in a special event held in Rimini on May 9, 2026.
This selection will be made at the sole and final discretion of the Festival’s Artistic Direction.

Article 9

The 30 selected films (12 in the Senior category, 8 in the Young category, and 10 in the Extra REC section) will be officially admitted to the competition only if the young filmmakers guarantee their presence at the Festival, so that they can publicly share their experience and explain how the short film was made.

Article 10 – Senior Category Jury

A jury composed of actors, directors, and film critics — all strictly adults — will select, during the screenings held on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, 2026, the six short films (three per session) that will move on to the final on Sunday, May 10, 2026, when the winners will be announced.

Article 11 – Young Category Jury

A jury composed of actors, directors, and film critics — all strictly adults — will select, during the evening screening on Saturday, May 9, 2026, the top three short films and announce the winning work.
Participants competing in the Young category will automatically become members of the Junior Jury, whose role is described in Article 13.

Article 12 – Extra REC Category Jury

A jury composed of actors, directors, and film critics — all strictly adults — will select, during the afternoon event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, the winning short film of the category.
Participants competing in the Extra REC category will automatically become members of the Junior Jury, whose role is described in Article 13.

Article 13 – Junior Jury

The Junior Jury, made up of young people aged between 11 and 29 from all over Italy, will assign the Special Awards in the Senior Competition (Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Makeup, Best Soundtrack, Best Direction, Best Story) and will also award a Special Prize to one of the 12 competing films.

Article 14

All submitted videos may be broadcast on the festival’s social media channels and by other regional or national media partners of the event.

Article 15

All participants presenting a short film at the festival may stay in Rimini during the event, lodging and dining in accommodation facilities partnered with the organization at discounted rates.

Article 16

All participants presenting a short film will have access to screenings and shows, will be able to meet the festival guests and interact with them, and will be interviewed publicly, on television, and on radio.

Article 17

Copies of all submitted short films (both digital and physical) will become part of the Festival’s archive and therefore will not be returned or deleted.
They may be shown later in schools or during television programs related to the Festival.
By submitting a film (either digitally or via mail/courier) to REC Film Festival, the participant authorizes “Mondo REC” to broadcast and use the material through the aforementioned channels, in compliance with the Privacy Policy available online at www.mondorec.it
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Article 18 – Prizes

Senior Category

1st Prize: €500 (five hundred euros)

2nd Prize: €300 (three hundred euros)

Junior Jury Award: €250 (two hundred and fifty euros)

Young Category

1st Prize: €300 (three hundred euros)

2nd Prize: €200 (two hundred euros)

Extra REC Category

1st Prize: 3-day / 2-night stay in Rimini (autumn 2026) for the entire production team

Article 19 – Submission Deadline

The application form and the related film must be received no later than December 31, 2025, following the instructions available on the official website www.recfilmfestival.it
.

If sent by post or courier, the DVD or USB drive must also arrive no later than December 31, 2025 (the postmark or delivery note will serve as proof).

For more information, please contact Mondo REC:
+39 0541 455136
info@recfilmfestival.it