Rules & Terms
1. General Requirements
Filmmakers of any nationality, age, gender identity, or cultural background are welcome to submit.
We accept short films, feature films, documentaries, animated films, and music videos of all genres and themes, completed after January 1st, 2023.
All works must be original and must not infringe on the copyrights or intellectual property rights of third parties. The applicant must own all the necessary rights for screening and promotion.
2. Language & Subtitles
All films not in Italian must include Italian subtitles.
All films not in English must include English subtitles.
The festival offers a professional subtitling service (optional but recommended) at the following rates:
Short films: €100 (up to 30 minutes)
Feature films: €1000 (over 60 minutes)
The service includes translation, synchronization, .srt file creation, and proofreading.
An official agreement via email with the Artistic Direction is required to activate the service.
3. Film Duration
Short films: up to 30 minutes
Feature films: over 60 minutes
Documentaries: no time limit (divided into short and feature categories)
Animated films: no time limit (short and feature categories accepted)
Animated feature films are accepted if they are standalone narrative works.
Music videos: up to 10 minutes
4. Submission Guidelines
Submissions must be made exclusively through FilmFreeway.
Each film may be submitted to one or more appropriate categories.
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Fees may vary depending on the deadline (early bird, regular, late).
Works submitted through the Cinema Education program may receive discounted fees or fee waivers upon request.
5. Required Materials
Online screener link (FilmFreeway, Vimeo, or unlisted YouTube)
Official poster
Trailer (recommended, max 2 minutes)
Short and long synopsis (IT and/or EN)
Director’s biography and photo
Additional credits and artistic statements (optional)
6. Official Selection
Films will be reviewed by a selection committee and evaluated by an international jury.
Selected participants will be notified via FilmFreeway and email by the official date posted on the website.
Selected films must provide:
High-resolution screening copy (Full HD or 4K, MP4 or DCP format upon request)
Integrated or separate .srt subtitles
Promotional materials (photos, tagline, credits, contact info)
7. Screenings & Rights
By submitting to the festival, participants authorize one or more public screenings during the official dates of the event.
The festival reserves the right to:
Use excerpts of the film (max 30 seconds), poster, and stills for promotional purposes (social media, website, press).
Include selected films in parallel, educational, or touring events for non-commercial cultural purposes, with prior notice.
Films will never be sold or commercially distributed by the festival without written consent.
8. Official Awards
Selected films will compete for the following awards:
Golden Fragola Awards
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Music Video
Special Awards
Vittorio Bersezio Award – International Film Critics Award
Youth Jury Award – Assigned by high school students
Cinema Education Awards – For the best films from the education program
Roccaraso Award – Assigned by the City Council to a film portraying resilient communities, capable of reinventing themselves and defending their values, promoting identity, solidarity, and memory
Lifetime Achievement Award – (by invitation only) to renowned figures in world cinema
9. Prizes & Recognition
Winners will receive:
Official personalized laurels
Award certificates
Symbolic or physical prizes (plaque, trophy, gift box, depending on category)
All selected films may use the official laurel:
“Official Selection AmiCorti IFF 2026”
10. Legal Conditions & Privacy
The submitter guarantees that the film does not violate third-party rights and releases AmiCorti IFF from any legal responsibility.
Personal data collected will be used only for organizational purposes, in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).
The festival may contact submitters for future updates or opportunities related to the AmiCorti network.
Agreement
By submitting, the participant fully accepts all the above conditions.
Contact: info@amicorti.org
Website: www.amicorti.org
Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn
#AmiCortiIFF #CinemaForChange #FilmFestival2026
