Ponza Film Festival is a film festival held on the Italian island of Ponza, dedicated to new and established filmmakers, showcasing Italian and international feature films, shorts, documentaries, music videos, and more.

The September 2025 event was:

SEPTEMBER 12-13-14, 2025
SALA PISACANE, VIA ROMA 3, PONZA PORTO (LT), ITALY

Selected films are screened during our live events in front of the Festival’s audience. Attendees can network, watch films from other participants, engage in Q&A sessions, while enjoying the festival events on an iconic and beautiful location. Those who cannot participate can have their project showcased to the public.
The events are free and open to everyone.

The festival is held in cooperation with:
ActsTheater.it

With the patronage of:
Municipality of Ponza
Proloco Ponza

ORGANIZATION:
Below is a list of the organizers and permanent jury members. Additional seasonal juries and temporary juries participate on a regular basis.

Francesco Maria Cordella, Festival Director
Filippo Ceci, Festival Coordinator
Giorgia Cacciatore, Jury Member
Pia Russo, Jury Member
Maria Ludmilla Postka, Jury Member
Catherine Seddon, Jury Member
Ruth Dray, Jury Memeber

On September 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2025, a three-day event will take place at Sala Pisacane in Ponza. The Municipality of Ponza will be sponsoring the event.

RULES
Films may be in any language but must be presented with subtitles in English and/or Italian.

If there any limitations regarding the public screening of the film, please let us know.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Ho investito 30 euro per iscrivere un cortometraggio sociale a scopo benefico. Dopo più di un mese non ho ancora ricevuto comunicazioni riguardo date di proiezioni o altro. Ho chiamato decine di volte al telefono per chiedere se mi facevano sapere qualcosa e mi continuavano a rispondere "mi chiami dopo le 17" e puntualmente non rispondeva più nessuno. Spero che questa piattaforma si accorga della truffa e faccia il suo dovere, tutelando le opere indipendenti.

    March 2026
  • It is a great honor for me to present my film *“Hip-Hop. The Sixth Element. Spirituality”* at the Ponza Film Festival in Italy. I sincerely thank the festival team for the opportunity to be part of this inspiring cultural space and for the high recognition of my work.

    Receiving this award at such a festival is a special joy and a powerful motivation to continue speaking about hip-hop as a spiritual force — the true sixth element of the culture.

    Thank you for the warm welcome and for supporting independent cinema.

    January 2026
  • Sono grato, assieme alla mia Troupe, di avere vinto il primo premio come migliore regia con il cortometraggio "colpa Tua 2" e migliore short film con "colpa Tua 3"
    Non mancheranno sicuramente altri eventi in questo prestigioso festival.
    Grazie.

    December 2025
  • Fabio Giovinazzo

    Festival di gran livello, che apre alla passione. Il mio film "Lady Cobra - Una killer in blues" ha ottenuto un risultato prezioso: Best Feature Film. Un successo entusiasmante! Grazie!

    November 2025
  • I had the pleasure of attending the Ponza Film Festival with my film, and it was a truly remarkable experience. The organization was professional and attentive, ensuring that both filmmakers and audiences felt welcomed and valued.

    The festival’s unique location adds a special charm — Ponza’s atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for celebrating independent cinema. The selection of films was diverse and thoughtfully curated, highlighting both emerging and established voices.

    What struck me most was the warmth of the team and the genuine passion they bring to supporting filmmakers. The communication was clear and efficient, and every detail of the event reflected their commitment to quality and authenticity.

    Overall, the Ponza Film Festival is more than just a showcase — it’s a community that encourages meaningful dialogue around cinema. I highly recommend it to fellow filmmakers looking for both visibility and a memorable cultural experience.

    September 2025