Overview / Concept
The 12th edition of the PerSo - Perugia Social Film Festival will be held in Perugia from September 24 to October 4, 2026.
The Festival describes the complexity of our world through films and stories that talk about us and that are touching, deep, and inspiring. Important and high-quality movies are selected from the most famous international festivals and are presented by their authors and protagonists.
PerSo is a festival where the audience and the artists, well-known directors and young emerging ones, can meet and share experiences. It is a festival of dialogue about cinema, social issues, artistic research, divulgation, and entertainment.
The Festival at a glance
1 city, +15 locations, 5 film sections (including 2 competitive sections with 6 awards), fucus sulla salute mentale e su temi di attualità, live performances, VR section (Immersive Hub), educational projects with students (university and school) and inmates.
The festival presents more than 60 works, engages +5,000 spectators, and welcomes over 70 guests. PerSo is organized by RealMente NGO, in collaboration with Foundation "La Città del Sole" – Onlus, in the fascinating medieval city of Perugia.
PerSo Award section:
- PerSo Award to the best feature film: € 2.500
- University students jury Award: € 1.000
- PerSo Audience Award: € 500
PerSo Short Award section:
- PerSo Short Award to the best short film: € 500
- PerSo Short Jail (awarded by the prisoners’ Jury): € 500
- School students jury Award: € 500
