Created in 1973, Asolo Art Film Festival is the oldest festival dedicated to art films.
Conceived as a detachment of the Venice Biennale on the impulse of critics and essayist Flavia Paulon and sponsored at the time by UNESCO as an international model of correlation between cinema and visual arts, is pleased to present its 42st edition. 🏆

The festival has become the crossroads of leading figures (Alain Resnais, Jean Rouch, Luciano Emmer, Ingrid Bergman, Yoko Ono…) and includes the sections “Films on Art” (documentary films dedicated to Art in any form - visual art, architecture, dance, music… - biographies, historical reconstruction work, critical interpretation on the protagonists of Art) and “Art films” (audiovisual works created with any technology used as an instrument of artistic expression (Video Art, Video Dance, Animation, ecc…).

🏆 Asolo Gran Award for the best work in competition
🏆 Asolo Award – section A) Film on Art – best film
🏆 Asolo Award – section B) Art Films – best Art Film
🏆 Asolo Award – section C) Video Art – best Video Art
🏆 Asolo Award - section D) Animated Movie
🏆 Asolo Award - section E) "First Expressions"
🏆 Asolo Award - special prize F) "Italiae" / Silver Plaque Prize
🏆 Asolo Award - special prize G) "Sound Landscapes"
🏆 Asolo Award - Best Biography "Anniversary of Art"

đź“‘ Please read complete regulations here: www.asoloartfilmfestival.com or download in pdf format: https://tinyurl.com/cwhsvykv

Only works produced after the 1st of January 2022 are eligible for the competition.

▪ Section A) “Film on Art” - Documentary films dedicated to Art in any form (visual art, architecture, dance, music…), biographies, historical reconstruction work, critical interpretation on the protagonists of Art.

▪ Section B) ”Art films” - Audiovisual works created with any technology used as an instrument of artistic expression (Video Art, Video Dance, Animation, Music Video…).

â–Ş Section C) "Video Art" - Short works and very short works realized with any symbolic language using the rhetoric of metapohr, allegory, synedoche.

â–Ş Section D) "Animated Movie" - Works of any temporary duration executed with the technique of moving images in rapid temporary sucession.

▪ Section E) “First Impressions˝ - First Impressions is a laboratory, an exploration that aims to capture audiovisual productions by students from Italian and international art academies, film schools and universities.

â–Ş Section F) Best Biography "Anniversary of Art" - In 2026, the art world will celebrate three remarkable anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of the death of Claude
Monet, the father of Impressionism whose vision forever changed modern art; the 150th anniversary of the birth of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, founder of Futurism; and Constantin Brâncuși, the trailblazing pioneer of modernist sculpture. Special selection dedicated to films and audiovisuals works that explore, reimagine or pay tribute to the life, creations and legacy of these artists.

â–Ş Special prize 1) "Italiae" - Audiovisual works with a focus on Italian heritage and on the different aspects of Italian culture (works of art, villages, landscapes, local culture, traditions etc ...).

â–Ş Special prize 2) "Sound Landscapes" - Dedicated to the unspeakable universe of complete sound-making of a movie, from ambient sounds to the music theme.

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  • Martin Cooper

    This is a truly wonderful festival, in a beautiful location, run by a fantastic team.
    I was delighted that Crashlanding the Persian Mothership was selected to be screened in 2026.
    It was my second time in Asolo after my first film 'Traces of the Soul' was shown back in 2019.
    The organising team clearly put so much hard work into creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all the participants, and this together with the excellent selection of films makes the whole experience very rich and memorable.
    I would particularly wish to thank Annamarie for all her kindness and hard work.

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Thank you Martin,
    It was a great pleasure and honor to have you with us, to present your wonderful work. We look forward to seeing you again soon in Asolo.

  • La longevitĂ  di questo festival non solo conferisce autorevolezza, ma rappresenta un valore autentico di professionalitĂ  e ricerca nel settore. Grazie di tutto, siete fantastici

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Grazie Maria Grazia.
    A presto ritrovarci ad Asolo.

  • Emilio Neri Tremolada

    complimenti bellissimo festival, bella la selezione dei film, bella l'organizzazione, la comunicazione e i luoghi, e complimenti per il coinvolgimento e collaborazione di tanti giovani e bravi tutti. Ottimo! Bello! bravibravibravi!!!

    June 2026
    Response from festival:

    Grazie molte Emilio.
    Complimenti per il film e a presto ritrovarci ad Asolo.

  • Richard James Allen

    Honoured that Physical TV's BREAKING PLATES, directed by Karen Pearlman, screened at this classic festival.

    July 2025
  • Raphael Heinisch

    I'm very grateful that our film found its place at this years edition of the Asolo Art Film Festival. It is an honor to be part of the artistic ambition of the festival and furthermore to be awarded with a Special Mention! I wish I could have been there in person and to connect with all the people being part of the artistic event. I also want to thank you for the wonderful words you've found for the review of our film on your website.

    June 2025