Introduction to the film festival
Festival dei Lumi – A Tribute to Independent Cinema
In the heart of Soriano nel Cimino, where ancient history and contemporary art converge, the Festival dei Lumi celebrates independent cinema with a genuine and communal spirit. More than just a festival, it is a growing community where filmmakers, enthusiasts, and professionals gather to share visions, emotions, and ideas.
A Sanctuary for Quality Cinema
Dedicated to independent filmmakers, the Festival dei Lumi welcomes short films that dare to explore new languages, tell unconventional stories, and experiment with free expressive forms. Here, creative freedom is not just a value—it is a necessity.
A Story of Growth and Connection
Born as a small local event, the festival has grown year after year, becoming a point of reference for filmmakers and audiences who share a common passion for auteur cinema. Soriano nel Cimino, with its ancient history and evocative landscapes, is an integral part of this experience, offering a unique and inspiring setting.
A Shared Experience
The Festival dei Lumi is not a frantic competition but an opportunity to meet, discover new voices, engage in dialogue, and be inspired. The awards are a recognition, but not the goal: what matters is encounter, discovery, and exchange.
Join the Festival dei Lumi
If your cinema is sincere, if you are looking for a community that appreciates your vision and creative courage, the Festival dei Lumi is your space. Invite your film to join the light.
Awards
The jury will award the following prizes among all the short films admitted to the festival:
? BEST SHORT FILM: 400$ + 12 month coupon for iPitch.tv worth $189.00 + TROPHY + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST ITALIAN SHORT FILM: 100$ + 12 month coupon for iPitch.tv worth $189.00 + TROPHY + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST FEATURE FILM: 100$ + 12 month coupon for iPitch.tv worth $189.00 + TROPHY + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY: 100$ + 12 month coupon for iPitch.tv worth $189.00 + TROPHY + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST SHORT DOC: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117 + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117 + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST ANIMATION FILM: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117 + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST STUDENT FILM: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117 + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST MUSIC VIDEO: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117 + DEDICATED INTERVIEW
? BEST DIRECTOR: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117
? BEST SCREENWRITER: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117
? BEST PHOTOGRAPHY: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117
? BEST ORIGINAL SCORE: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117
? BEST EDITING: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117
? BEST ACTOR/ACTRESS: TROPHY + 3 month coupon foriPitch.tv for a value of $117
Rules
- Free theme
- The call is open to all national and international works.
- All films must have been made in or after 2018.
- All films must have a maximum duration of 45 minutes.
- All films must be submitted with English subtitles.
- Filmmakers are responsible for sorting out the copyright on their own materials.
- By submitting to us, you give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience.
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Authorization type
Authorization Letter
Duration (several sessions)
Film Festival Features
Dates & Deadlines
2025-07-30
Submission start time
2025-08-07
Deadline 1
2025-09-09
Deadline 2
2025-10-10
Deadline 3
2025-11-11
Deadline 4
2025-12-15
Deadline 5
2026-01-12
Deadline 6
2026-02-16
Deadline 7
2026-03-09
Deadline 8
2026-03-09
Submission end time
2026-03-30
Finalist notification start time
2026-03-30
Finalist notification end time
2026-04-24
Award ceremony start time
2026-04-26
Award ceremony end time
Categories and fees
2025/08/07
Deadline 1
Standard: 9 Dollar
2025/09/09
Deadline 2
Standard: 10 Dollar
2025/10/10
Deadline 3
Standard: 11 Dollar
2025/11/11
Deadline 4
Standard: 12 Dollar
2025/12/15
Deadline 5
Standard: 13 Dollar
2026/01/12
Deadline 6
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/02/16
Deadline 7
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/03/09
Deadline 8
Standard: 15 Dollar
2025/08/07
Deadline 1
Standard: 9 Dollar
2025/09/09
Deadline 2
Standard: 10 Dollar
2025/10/10
Deadline 3
Standard: 11 Dollar
2025/11/11
Deadline 4
Standard: 12 Dollar
2025/12/15
Deadline 5
Standard: 13 Dollar
2026/01/12
Deadline 6
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/02/16
Deadline 7
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/03/09
Deadline 8
Standard: 15 Dollar
2025/08/07
Deadline 1
Standard: 9 Dollar
2025/09/09
Deadline 2
Standard: 10 Dollar
2025/10/10
Deadline 3
Standard: 11 Dollar
2025/11/11
Deadline 4
Standard: 12 Dollar
2025/12/15
Deadline 5
Standard: 13 Dollar
2026/01/12
Deadline 6
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/02/16
Deadline 7
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/03/09
Deadline 8
Standard: 15 Dollar
2025/08/07
Deadline 1
Standard: 9 Dollar
2025/09/09
Deadline 2
Standard: 10 Dollar
2025/10/10
Deadline 3
Standard: 11 Dollar
2025/11/11
Deadline 4
Standard: 12 Dollar
2025/12/15
Deadline 5
Standard: 13 Dollar
2026/01/12
Deadline 6
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/02/16
Deadline 7
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/03/09
Deadline 8
Standard: 15 Dollar
2025/08/07
Deadline 1
Standard: 9 Dollar
2025/09/09
Deadline 2
Standard: 10 Dollar
2025/10/10
Deadline 3
Standard: 11 Dollar
2025/11/11
Deadline 4
Standard: 12 Dollar
2025/12/15
Deadline 5
Standard: 13 Dollar
2026/01/12
Deadline 6
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/02/16
Deadline 7
Standard: 14 Dollar
2026/03/09
Deadline 8
Standard: 15 Dollar
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