Independent Italian film festival on the Adriatic coast.

Amazing location by the sea on a antique theater and very qualified jury will welcome you in Italy for the eighth edition of Adriatic Film Festival. CASH PRIZE 5.000,00 Euros!

Jury Member:
Mark Foligno (Oscar winner Producer of 'King's Speech' )
Michele D'Attanasio (DOP double winner David di Donatello)
Luca Verdone (director and producer)
Cristiano Di Felice (director and producer)
Lucrezia Guidone (actress )
Beatrice Baldacci (director)

If you wish to participate to the new international coproduction forum 2026, during the Adriatic Film Festival in June 2026, please contact us at adriaticff@gmail.com

CASH PRIZE 5.000,00 euros - Awards by category:

AD INTERNATIONAL AWARD € 2,000.00
AD ITALIAN AWARD € 1,000.00
AD BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD € 500.00
AD “SHORTSCHOOL” AWARD (Reserved for school only) € 500.00
ANIMATED SHORT € 500.00
PITCH CONTEST € 500.00

Assignment of special mentions:

Best DEBUT FEATURE FILM
Best DIRECTOR
Best CINEMATOGRAPHY
Best SCREENPLAY
Best ACTOR
Best ACTRESS
Best POSTER

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
In order to be able to access the selection, each participant must necessarily pay a contribution (see participation fee) under penalty of exclusion. The works received without payment will not be selected.
The person who undertakes the registration in his own name will necessarily have to be the writer, the director or the producer of the presented work.
Registration is free theme. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2024. Debut feature film category has not time limit. Short Films must not exceed 40 minutes in length, including credits. Documentaries have no time limits.
All non-Italian language films must have English subtitles.
Pitch contest rules: every writer can send up to 2 film scripts, must be a feature or a short film subject, with a maximum length of 5 pages (for shorts) and 12 pages (for feature film). The finalists selected by the Jury will get a total access to the industry events of Adriatic film festival and will have meetings with producers and distributors to introduce the script. The best one will be awarded of 500,00 euros. Pitch subjects must be written in Italian and English and the writer must hold the rights of the project. Format required PDF.

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  • Marta Capossela

    A warm welcome from Artistic Director Guido Casale and the entire organizing team, and an overall wonderful experience that allowed me to meet amazing people. Thank you for awarding my upcoming short film “Through the Clouded Glass" with the Best Pitch prize!

    June 2025
  • Festiva davvero ben organizzato e ottima accoglienza! Lo staff del lavora con professionalità e passione: si percepisce vivendo l'atmosfera del festival. Complimenti!

    June 2025
  • Thank you for selecting 'Dieci secondi' and 'Lovers story fragments' ,a truly great festival.

    June 2025
  • Premiere Film

    Good program, beautiful location, fantastic hospitality, great people!

    September 2024
  • ASSOCIAK DISTRIBUZIONE

    What a festival!!!

    We loved every aspect of our experience with the Adriatic Film Festival. Amazing festival hospitality, gorgeous screening venues and friendly staff.

    Probably one of the best italian festival so far!

    Highly recommend!

    November 2023