EVENT
Bomarzo Soulplace Film Festival is an international competition with live screenings open to filmmakers from all over the world. It takes place in the small town of Bomarzo (Lazio, Italy) and its purpose is to help independent cinematography talents and filmmakers to improve their career.
We accept films of all genres and also shorts. Award-winning films will be screened in public before the award ceremony.

PLACE
Bomarzo, located in the heart of Italy's lush Lazio region, boasts a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Renowned for its unique charm, this small town is best known for the Parco dei Mostri, or "Park of Monsters," featuring grotesque sculptures created in the 16th century. With its well-preserved medieval architecture, picturesque streets, and panoramic views, Bomarzo offers visitors an enchanting journey through time and imagination.

Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Narrative Short
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Soundtrack
Best First Time Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Music Video
Special Jury Prize

Bomarzo Soulplace Film Festival aims to spread the culture of cinematography and promote, at the same time, to promote the discovery of Bomarzo, located in Lazio (Italy).
We want to support as many filmmakers as possible, all over the world, motivating them to always improve, always give their best and never stop dreaming.
Th event involves not only filmmakers and the public, but also the whole territory as well.
We accept films of all genres and also shorts, in the form of narrative (fiction), documentary (non fiction) or animation.
Award-winning films will be screened in public before the award ceremony. *All winners will receive an official laurel and a free ready for print certificate.
By submitting your film, you declare to know and accept that we can promote some of the films by uploading the trailers and/or teasers or posters and production stills and so you allow us to use them for free, for promotional purpose. However the films will never be available online.
Submission fees cover administration costs and therefore they are non-refundable. Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker and each entry may be entered in multiple categories.
We do not accept:
- poor standards or amateur movies (bad sound, lack of subtitles/captions for non-English films, video resolution less than 720p HD);
- movies involving politics or promoting political agenda;
- extremist or propaganda content movies, either religious or political organizations.

Overall Rating
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Hospitality
Networking
  • Michael Stief

    It was great beeing part of this festival, thank you very much for having me!

    April 2024
  • Overall this festival was great to be a part of, the director was very responsive, and the community that got to be a part of the festival was great!

    April 2024
  • Extending my sincere appreciation to the organizers for the outstanding festival experience. The attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident throughout, making it a truly memorable event. It was an honor for me to be a winner in this amazing festival.

    April 2024
  • Thank you so much for the festival director and jury members for selecting my film 'Save The Last Dance For Me' as Award Winner at you festival!
    It's a great honor for me and wonderful experience. Hope to be a part of your festival once again with a new film!

    April 2024
  • Do Over Movie

    It is an honor to be a part of this great and wonderful film festival. Many thanks to judges and to the festival team for their decision. You value our work and contribute a lot to our careers. Great communication and feedback.. Thank you so very much for including "Do Over" in your programming! It's an absolute joy to receive such honored awards for 125 + Award winner movie DO OVER. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this special honor. My best wishes and thanks to the entire Bomarzo Soulplace Film Festival Team,

    April 2024