Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    22

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2024-12-01
    Submission start time

  • 2025-06-30
    Submission end time

  • 2025-08-10
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2025-08-10
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2025-11-19
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2025-11-24
    Award ceremony end time

Introduction to the film festival

Salento International Film Festival is a film event held in the Salento region in south-eastern Italy. This festival is dedicated to promoting and celebrating cinema as an art form and as a vehicle for social change. His deep-rooted connection to the culture of film appreciation indicates a deep commitment to recognizing and valuing cinema as an expressive and reflective medium. As an international showcase, the festival offers a stage to films from different parts of the world, highlighting the diversity and innovation present in the global film industry. This allows audiences to discover vibrant and thought-provoking cinematic works that might not otherwise be easily accessible. Furthermore, the Salento International Film Festival's approach as a significant force for social change suggests that the selected films not only entertain, but also address important issues and promote social awareness. Cinema, in this context, becomes a powerful tool to spark reflections and discussions on society, culture and global issues. In summary, the Salento International Film Festival represents a unique opportunity to explore the richness of contemporary cinema, embracing the diversity of cinematic voices and recognizing the potential of cinema as a tool for change and artistic expression.Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

Best Feature Film Best Soundtrack Best Actor Best Actress Best Documentary Best Short-Film: International Short | Italian Short | Women in Cinema | Iranian Short

Rules

Genre :Action Comedy War Thriller Adventure Family Music Fantasy Suspense Youth Drama Documentary
Subject :Unlimited
Video Format :MPEG4 DCP MPEG
Feature films (over 60 minutes), documentaries (over 30 minutes) and short films (under 15 minutes). Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023. This does not apply to medium-length or short film entries The premiere of feature films in Puglia is strongly preferred. This does not apply to short films or documentaries even if a Salento première is preferred. The Festival cannot waive registration fees or grant discounts beyond those indicated. All works in non-Italian languages must have subtitles in Italian, works in Italian must have subtitles in English.
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