The “Firenze Archeofilm - Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Archeologia Arte Ambiente”, is organized by Archeologia Viva - Giunti Editore (first archaeological magazine in Italy since 1982).
It's held every year in March in Florence (Cinema La Compagnia), Italy.
The aim of the festival is to promote documentary film on archaeological, historical, ethnographic, artistic and environmental themes (documentaries, films and animated films of any length up to 60 minutes).

Firenze Archeofilm is a widespread festival: a network of cinematographic events we create all over Italy (Aquileia, Taormina, Varese, Cuneo, Grosseto,...) whose purpose is the promotion of the films in archaeological sites.

All our festivals are free-entry events.

Themes of the festival:
Archaeology
History
Prehistory
Ancient Art
Anthropology
Cultural Heritage

Firenze Archeofilm” Award (audience favorite award)
“University of Florence” Award (special jury of the University of Florence)
"Best Short film" (special jury of the students of the University of Florence)
“Museo e Istituto Fiorentino di Preistoria P. Graziosi” Award to the best prehistoric archeology film (scientific jury of the Museum)
"Archeologia Viva" Award (communication award)

• The ninth edition of the Firenze Archeofilm - Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Archeologia Arte Ambiente, is organized by Archeologia Viva - Giunti Editore S.p.A., and it takes place in Florence (Cinema La Compagnia) from 31th march to 4th april 2027.
The tenth edition will take place in march 2028.

• The aim of the Firenze Archeofilm is to promote and circulate documentary film on archaeological, historical, ethnographic, artistic and environmental themes.

• The partecipation is free.

• The Firenze Archeofilm Management makes its choices of selection based on the artistic, technical and divulgative qualities of the works received.

• For the selection are ammitted documentaries of any lenght (under 60 minutes) and from all countries completated after 2024, whose contents reflects the Firenze Archeofilm themes. Works presented for the first time at an italian festival will be preferred.

• Works already present on the web are not permitted: sites, social pages, YouTube channel or similar.

• The “Firenze Archeofilm Award” will be awarded to the most voted film by the Public. Special mentions may also be garanted.

• The selection, the general programme and the schedule of the screenings are decided upon by the Firenze Archeofilm Management only.

• The registration of the films at Firenze Archeofilm does not involve payment of any fee and must be submitted through the appropriate form available on the official site
http://www.firenzearcheofilm.it and sent by email to info@firenzearcheofilm.it

• Deadline for subscriptions 2027: December 31, 2026

• Filmmakers and/or producers are solely responsible for the contents of their film and must declare, upon registration in the Firenze Archeofilm, to have fully complied with copyright laws.

• Firenze Archeofilm is a widespread festival in archaeological places (such as Aquileia, Vieste, Varese, Cuneo, Grosseto, Naxos, Catania) whose purpose is the promotion of archaeological, historical, ethnographic documentary film, artistic and environmental in order to promote the purchase and production also in Italy. The cinematographic works sent may, in part, be used in these contexts for cultural and educational purposes, with the exclusion of any commercial use to protect the interests of the Authors and the Producers, unless expressly refused.

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  • Sonja Adamovic

    It was an immense honor to see our film in the official selection of Firenze ArcheoFilm, alongside world-class productions. Being part of such a distinguished group of filmmakers is a significant recognition for our work.
    ​Special praise goes to the incredible Florentine audience for their deep insight and passion. A huge thank you to the festival staff for their flawless organization and warmth—you made us feel like part of a global family dedicated to cultural heritage.
    Milica Popivic

    March 2026
  • Marco Daffra

    Bel festival, lieto di esser stato selezionato e complimenti!

    March 2026
  • Thank you for selecting our film.

    March 2026
  • Roberto Carta

    I had a wonderful time in Firenze. Thanks you Firenze archeofilm

    March 2025
  • Firenze Archeofilm festival has been a great experience for us and our film "Maasai Eunoto". We are so honoured to have won the University of Florence award. The festival and organisation was sophisticated, professional and beautifully orchestrated. Thank you Firenze Archeo Film Festival!

    March 2025