The Phlegraean Film Festival is the first film festival organized in the Phlaegrean Fields. 
A festival of international scope that will host the talents of national and international short cinema in the Phlegraean territory - mainly the city of Bacoli.​

The Festival has a twofold objective: on the one hand to offer the filmmakers a new and unprecedented space of expression, paying particular attention to the professionalism of their work; on the other, to make the Phlaegrean Fields a showcase with its many architectural treasures open to all Italy.

In addition Phlegreaean Photograph competition is held.

Phlegraean Photograph is a photo contest that takes place in conjunction with the Phlegraean Film Festival. On this occasion, it was decided to dedicate a space exclusively dedicated to the art of Photography in all its forms, establishing an exhibition of photos that will last for the duration of the event.

The final awards ceremony of the festival will be held on October 2023.

The awards ceremony will be completely dedicated to the competitors and to all those who have made sure that the whole event takes place. The five nominees for the "Best Short Film" category will be screened, alternating the screenings with the awarding of the other categories by the jurors or guests.

The jury is made up of members of the cultural association "Drazil Production", for years specialized in the film industry, boasting numerous participations in many events of this kind and, to ensure even greater professionalism, they will be joined by external jury for each category. These external jurors will be sector technicians chosen for their competence.​

We also decided to establish a thematic section dedicated to all the works that pay more attention to ecological and environmental issues, the EcoShort section.

​The Jury of this section will be formed by the members of Legambiente Campi Flegrei.

The Phlegraean Film Festival stands as a solid Italian film reality. For this reason, the prizes for which the participants will compete will be the "great classics" of major film festivals.

The jury will award the following prizes:

- Best Short;
- Best Director;
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Cinematography;
- Best Editing;
- Best Actor;
- Best Actress;
- Best Soundtrack;
- Best Make Up;
- Best Production Design
- Best Animation Short;
- Best Documentary Short;
- Best Music Video;
- Best EcoShort;
- Best Horror Shortmovie;
- Best Photograph

The jury is made up of members of the cultural association "Drazil Production", for years specialized in the film industry, boasting numerous participations in many events of this kind and, to ensure even greater professionalism, they will be joined by external jury for each category. These external jurors will be sector technicians chosen for their competence.​

For the EcoShort contest the Best EcoShort Award will be awarded by Legambiente Campi Flegrei.

For the Phlegraean Photograph contest the Best Photograph Award will be awarded.

Phlegraean Photograph is a photo contest that takes place in conjunction with the Phlegraean Film Festival. On this occasion, it was decided to dedicate a space exclusively dedicated to the art of Photography in all its forms, establishing an exhibition of photos that will last for the duration of the event.

The jury, composed of experts present in the Festival Organization, will select 10 finalist authors among all the submitted proposals. These will see their works presented in an exhibition set up by the Organization itself in the framework of the Festival.

The works will be printed on photographic panels, at the expense of the Organization, and the exhibition will be set up in the utmost professionalism and respect for each competitor.

Art. 1
The Cultural Association Drazil Production presents the third edition of the "Phlegraean Film Festival", with the aim of enhancing short cinema, as a form of artistic expression by national and international authors.

Art. 2
The participation of works of any cinematographic genre is allowed.
The works sent must, under penalty of exclusion:
- maximum lenght of 30 minutes (including opening and closing credits);
- not to contain or constitute advertising, industrial, promotional or video messages;
- all works in non-Italian language must have subtitles in English and / or Italian.
The works must be provided in MP4 H.264 / H.265, or MOV format.
Each author can register a maximum of one work, even if not unpublished, provided that it is made after January 1, 2022 that is compliant with all the requirements required by this regulation.
All the works will compete for the winners of the prizes listed in the Art. 7.

Art. 2b
For the Phlegraean Photograph contest, the following applies:
- Each author can participate with a maximum number of two works.
- The photographs must have a minimum resolution of 2400x3300 pixels.
- Digital works are allowed, even those in which there is a very marked post-production, as long as this does not distort the value of "photography".
- The theme is free.
- It is advisable that each shot has both a title and a short description of about 3000 characters maximum (including spaces).
To participate you must send your work via the FilmFreeWay.com website, on the Phlegraean Film Festival page.

Art. 3
The Phlegraean Film Festival will take place on October 2023 in Bacoli (Naples).
The works must be sent by September 30th, 2023 through FilmFreeWay.com platform.

Art. 4
The organization reserves the right to suspend or modify the event if it deems it necessary without having to make any justification.

Art. 5
The works sent will be part of the heritage of the organization's archive.
The organization reserves the right to use the material received for any subsequent events with the obligation to cite the source.

Art. 6
By submitting their works, the author declares to be the holder of all the rights to use them and that the contents do not violate the laws in force, nor do they contain any defamatory elements of any kind.
The authors are responsible for the contents of the respective works sent and the broadcast through them of non-original music protected by copyright and music and / or original images. All works of a racist or defamatory nature will be excluded.
In any case, the author raises the organization of the "Phlegraean Film Festival" from any responsibility for the contents of the short films projected in public.

Art. 7
The jury will award the following prizes:
- Best Short;
- Best Director;
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Cinematography;
- Best Editing;
- Best Actor;
- Best Actress;
- Best Soundtrack;
- Best Make Up;
- Best Production Design
- Best Animation Short;
- Best Documentary Short;
- Best Music Video;
- Best EcoShort;
- Best Photograph

For the Phlegraean Photograph contest the Best Photography Award will be awarded.

For the EcoShort contest the Best EcoShort Award will be awarded by Legambiente Campi Flegrei.

​Art. 8
The decisions of the organization, the artistic direction and the jury of the competition are final. The organization will also have full decision-making power, for what is not provided for in this regulation.

Art. 9
Pursuant to art. 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003, personal data will be processed for the sole purpose the organization of "Phlegraean Film Festival" and any subsequent events and initiatives organized or promoted by the organizers.
The program and all the updates related to the "Phlegraean Film Festival" will be published on the official Facebook page of the Festival
https://www.facebook.com/phlegraeanfilmfest

Art. 10
We stipulate conventions with Distribution Companies: for information contact us via email at phlegraeanfilmfest@gmail.com

Art. 11
For more information and to know the list of any agreements with structures in the area, send an email to phlegraeanfilmfest@gmail.com

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  • Guido Galante

    Finalmente un festival dedicato al cinema indipendente con ottime tematiche e poco red carpet. Avanti tutta!!!

    November 2023
  • Angelo Armiero

    It was an honor to have the opportunity to participate in the Festival, in the beautiful setting of Bacoli. Thank you!

    November 2023
  • Gargantua Film Distribution

    Thanks for screening our film FIXING THINGS!

    October 2023
  • Francesco Pesiri

    Amazing hospitality and amazing seaside town. These people are giving life to their territory and keeping cinema alive. Go visit Bacoli and get the love!

    October 2023
  • Thank you very much for selecting my work that was made in South Australia to screen in Phlegraean. It was a real honour, and great to be part of such a quality festival.

    October 2022