CineRoma Film Festival takes place in Rome every year and has the sole purpose of popularizing international directors while simultaneously increasing the potential of an Italian film director. This film fest is bound to provide a platform to any new director around the world to be able to present his work in Rome and offer due respect and recognition for his efforts.

It involves three seasons (Inizio Cinematico, Ritmo e Narrativa, Grand Finale), each ending with the final event. The latter invites only the finalists nominated during the season. These seasons would then help filmmakers send in their work throughout the year-round calendar, and the best go through to the final event for evaluation.

During this closing event, there's the likelihood of filmmakers having the opportunity to screen their films to a wider audience and receive awards and certificates, network with other filmmakers for experience sharing and learning. The festival aims at enhancing the sense of community amongst filmmakers and offer space for networking purposes for other collaborated filmmakers.

Besides offering space to international and Italian directors, the CineRoma Film Festival aims to pay homage to the richness of the cultural tradition in Italy and to investigate, with different eyes, the manifold complexity and variety of Italian society through cinema. Through a festival sporting works of film artists from different backgrounds and perspectives, this will allow for the spawning of a kind of discussion across borders and boundaries, creating more understanding and appreciation of the power of cinema as a universal language.

We are thrilled to announce that the event will take place after the conclusion of the third season (Grand Finale) at the Casa del Cinema, located at Largo Marcello Mastroianni, 1, Rome. Join us for an unforgettable experience where the magic of film comes alive in the heart of Rome!

For further inquiries or additional information, please feel free to contact us via email.

Awards & Prizes

Each season, filmmakers have the chance to compete for seasonal awards in various categories:

- Best Short Film
- Best Feature Film
- Best Local Film (Rome)
- Best Original Narrative
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Screenplay (Short)
- Best Screenplay (Feature)
- Best Documentary
- Best Experimental Film
- Best Animated Film
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best SD (Sound Design)
- Best Poster

At the annual event seasonal winners from each category will be able to compete for 3 special awards:

- Most Emotional Work (This project or piece evokes strong emotions and touches the hearts of viewers, leaving impression through its depth of feeling and emotional richness)
- Most Inspiring Work (This work inspires and motivates, showcasing achievements, ideas, or stories that encourage action and instill hope for a better future)
- Viewer's Choice (This award is given to the work that has garnered the most popularity and recognition from the audience, winning their affection and support with its unique approach and impact)

Rules & Terms

Rules of the Cine Roma Film Festival:

1. Submission Categories: The Cine Roma Film Festival accepts both short films and full-length films for consideration. Short films should have a maximum duration of 30 minutes, while full-length films should have a minimum duration of 60 minutes.

2. Submission Deadlines: Filmmakers can submit their entries for consideration throughout the year, according to the three designated seasons - Inizio Cinematico, Ritmo e Narrativa, and Grand Finale. The deadlines for each season will be communicated in advance on the festival's official website and social media channels.

3. Original Work: All submitted films must be original works created by the filmmakers themselves. Any plagiarism or copyright infringement will result in immediate disqualification.

4. Language and Subtitles: Films must be either in Italian or have English subtitles. This requirement ensures that the films can be understood by a broader international audience.

5. Content Guidelines: The festival welcomes films of all genres, including narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental. However, films containing explicit content or hate speech will not be considered for selection.

6. Submission Format: Filmmakers must submit their films online through the festival's official submission platform. The films should be of high quality and in a format compatible with screening equipment.

7. Rights and Permissions: Filmmakers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for their films, including music licenses, actor releases, and location agreements.

8. Selection Process: The festival's selection committee will review all submissions and select the finalists for each season based on criteria such as creativity, storytelling, technical quality, and overall impact.

9. Final Event Participation: The finalists selected for each season will be invited to participate in the final event held in Rome. They will have the opportunity to screen their films, receive awards and certificates, and engage with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals.

10. Code of Conduct: All participants, including filmmakers, audience members, and festival staff, are expected to adhere to a code of conduct that promotes respect, diversity, and inclusivity. Any form of harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.