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Introduction to the film festival

Film Festival Highlights

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.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    22

Film Festival Features

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

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2024-12-01
    Submission start time

  • 2025-02-28
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2025-04-30
    Regular Deadline

  • 2025-06-30
    Late Deadline

  • 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

Categories and fees

  • Feature Films
    Video length ：60 - 100
    We screen in digital HD format and DCP We need a clean (without Subitles) Movie HD file format H264 - mpg4, English and Italian subtitles format SRT (We will make the DCP for theatrical screening)

    2025/02/28
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 49.7 Dollar

    Student： 44.2 Dollar

    2025/04/30
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 55.2 Dollar

    Student： 49.7 Dollar

    2025/06/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 71.7 Dollar

    Student： 66.2 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary
    Video length ：40 - 200
    Italian and international documentary (40 minutes or more). Italian films must have English subtitles, all other films, once selected, must provide the film for exhibition with Italian Subtitles and the subtitles file in English & Italian with time code in SRT format.

    2025/02/28
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 44.2 Dollar

    Student： 38.6 Dollar

    2025/04/30
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 49.7 Dollar

    Student： 44.2 Dollar

    2025/06/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 55.2 Dollar

    Student： 49.7 Dollar

    Not available
  • Children, Teens, Family
    Video length ：45 - 115
    We are looking for films with content that offer multiple perspectives to children, teens and families of diverse ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. Narrative topics can span the entire range of emotions. Feature film running time limits are a minimum of 45 minutes and a maximum of 115 mins. Once selected, we require Full HD Movie file mpg4 and subtitles file in English with time code SRT format in order to translate in Italian.

    2025/02/28
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 33.1 Dollar

    Student： 27.6 Dollar

    2025/04/30
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 38.6 Dollar

    Student： 33.1 Dollar

    2025/06/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 44.2 Dollar

    Student： 38.6 Dollar

    Not available
  • Short-Films
    Video length ：0 - 15
    Italian and International fiction, non-fiction short films. Italian films must have English subtitles, all other films, once selected, must provide the film for exhibition with Italian and english.

    2025/02/28
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 38.6 Dollar

    Student： 33.1 Dollar

    2025/04/30
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 44.2 Dollar

    Student： 38.6 Dollar

    2025/06/30
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 49.7 Dollar

    Student： 44.2 Dollar

    Not available

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