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“Beyond the Peak - Nature. Mountaineering. Culture.” is an evening dedicated to mountain cinema, promoted by SAT – Società Alpinisti Tridentini. It is an opportunity to explore, through the eyes of directors and documentarians, the relationship between humans and mountains.

The film selection focuses on stories of mountaineering, human adventures, cultural testimonies, and reflections on the preservation of mountain ecosystems. All works that highlight the territories, peoples, sports, and cultures connected to peaks and remote places around the world are welcome.

An evening open to all nature, exploration, and cinema enthusiasts: a visual journey that combines emotion, awareness, and curiosity, allowing the audience to see the mountains not only as physical places but also as symbolic, historical, and human spaces.

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“Oltre la Vetta - Natura. Alpinismo. Cultura.” è una serata dedicata al cinema di montagna promossa dalla SAT – Società Alpinisti Tridentini - sezione di Civezzano. Un’occasione per esplorare, attraverso lo sguardo di registi e documentaristi, la relazione tra l’uomo e le montagne.

La selezione dei film è orientata a storie di alpinismo, avventure umane, testimonianze culturali e riflessioni sulla tutela degli ecosistemi montani. Sono benvenute tutte le opere che valorizzano territori, popoli, sport e culture che gravitano attorno alle vette e ai luoghi remoti della terra.

Una serata aperta a tutti gli appassionati di natura, di esplorazione e di cinema: un viaggio visivo che unisce emozione, consapevolezza e curiosità, per guardare la montagna non solo come luogo fisico, ma come spazio simbolico, storico e umano.

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1. “Oltre la Vetta” Award – Best Film – main award of the evening.
Recognizes the work that best combines cinematic quality, thematic depth, and alignment with “Nature. Mountaineering. Culture.”
Prize: outdoor/sports equipment voucher (€50), publication on SAT channels (newsletter, social media).

2. “Alpine Spirit” Mention
For films representing the human adventure of mountaineering, solidarity, resilience, or the ethical dimension of the mountains.
Prize: publication on SAT channels (newsletter, social media).

3. “Environment and Sustainability” Mention
For works addressing ecological issues, mountain environmental protection, climate change, and territorial sustainability.
Prize: publication on SAT channels (newsletter, social media).

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1. Premio “Oltre la Vetta” – Miglior Film - premio principale della serata.
Riconosce l’opera che meglio unisce qualità cinematografica, profondità tematica e coerenza con “Natura. Alpinismo. Cultura.”
Premio: voucher materiale outdoor/sportivo (50 €), pubblicazione su canali SAT (newsletter, social).

2. Menzione “Spirito Alpino”
Per film che rappresentano l’avventura umana dell’alpinismo, la solidarietà, la resilienza o la dimensione etica della montagna.
Premio: pubblicazione su canali SAT (newsletter, social).

3. Menzione “Ambiente e Sostenibilità”
Per opere che affrontano temi ecologici, tutela dell’ambiente montano, cambiamenti climatici, sostenibilità dei territori.
Premio: pubblicazione su canali SAT (newsletter, social).

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RULES & TERMS
1. Eligible Works: documentaries, short films, mountain films, adventure, culture, nature, sustainability. Professional and independent productions are welcome. Films in any language are accepted, provided they have Italian or English subtitles (as .SRT format).
2. Themes: films must relate to mountains, alpinism, environment, culture or outdoor sports.
3. Length: no strict limit; recommended under 20 minutes, although longer films may be accepted upon review.
4. Languages: any language; subtitles in Italian or English required.
5. Screening Rights: by submitting, the filmmaker grants "SAT" a free public, non-commercial screening during the event. All rights remain with the filmmaker.
6. Formats: digital file (.mp4/.mov, 1080p minimum).
7. Fees: No submission fee.
8. Selection: submissions are reviewed by a jury; selected films will be notified by email.
9. No compensation for the screening.

SUBMISSION MATERIALS
1. Screener link (FilmFreeway or Vimeo).
2. Short synopsis.
3. 1–3 still images (min. 1920px).
4. If the film is not in Italian, please provide subtitles in either Italian or English as a separate .SRT file.
6. Optional: trailer.

ACCEPTED FORMATS
1. Digital file (.mp4 or .mov – H.264/H.265)
2. Minimum resolution 1080p, 4K preferred.

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REGOLE E CONDIZIONI
1. Opere ammissibili: documentari, cortometraggi, film di montagna, avventura, cultura, natura, sostenibilità. Sono benvenute produzioni professionali e indipendenti. Film in qualsiasi lingua sono accettati, purché sottotitolati in italiano o inglese (formato .SRT).
2. Temi: i film devono riguardare montagne, alpinismo, ambiente, cultura o sport all’aperto.
3. Durata: nessun limite rigido; consigliata sotto i 20 minuti, sebbene film più lunghi possano essere accettati previa valutazione.
4. Lingue: qualsiasi lingua; sottotitoli in italiano o inglese richiesti.
5. Diritti di proiezione: con l’invio, il regista concede alla SAT una proiezione pubblica gratuita e non commerciale durante l’evento. Tutti i diritti rimangono all’autore.
6. Formati: file digitale (.mp4/.mov, minimo 1080p).
7. Costi: nessuna quota di iscrizione.
8. Selezione: le proposte saranno valutate da una giuria; i film selezionati saranno avvisati via email.
9. Nessun compenso per la proiezione.

MATERIALI PER L’ISCRIZIONE
1. Link al screener (FilmFreeway o Vimeo).
2. Breve sinossi.
3. 1–3 immagini fisse (min. 1920px).
4. Se il film non è in italiano, fornire sottotitoli in italiano o inglese come file .SRT separato.
5. Facoltativo: trailer.

FORMATI ACCETTATI
1. File digitale (.mp4 o .mov – H.264/H.265)
2. Risoluzione minima 1080p, preferibile 4K.

Overall Rating
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Networking
  • Angelo Spadaro

    I had a very positive experience with this festival. Screenings were well managed and punctual, and the technical quality was reliable. The atmosphere was welcoming and respectful.

    February 2026
  • Daniel Voznak

    The festival was an amazing experience. Communication was fast and smooth and I can only recommend Oltre la Vetta to everyone who enjoys films and mountains.
    As a mountain lover myself, I appreciate the idea behind Oltre la Vetta and I am curious to see how the festival will grow in the coming years.
    I am very grateful that my film Goecha La: Towards Five Treasures received positive feedback and the Jury Motivation was especially heartwarming. My sincere thanks to Angelo and the whole team for this wonderful event.

    February 2026
  • Ori O

    I was not able to attend the actual festival, but the Director was very human and polite in our exchanges a few days before the festival and provided some great feedback on our documentary. Very grateful for the honorific mention of "Alpine Spirit," even though our film is about the whole Andean Spirit :)

    February 2026
  • Mason Mirabile

    While I was not able to attend the actual festival, the organizers did a great job communicating before and after the festival and provided some great feedback on the film. Highly recommended!

    February 2026