For the first time, alongside the feature film category, a short film category has also been introduced. Below is all the information needed to participate.
DOCUMENTARY SUBMISSIONS
Submissions for documentary films are accepted only if the entry meets the following eligibility criteria:
• Duration: minimum 40 minutes, maximum 75 minutes
• Completion date: after 2021
• Genre: Art documentaries
• Release status: Premieres, previously screened at other festivals, or already aired on television
SHORT SUBMISSIONS
Submissions for documentary films are accepted only if the entry meets the following eligibility criteria:
• Duration: minimum 5 minutes, maximum 20 minutes
• Completion date: after 2021
• Genre: Art documentaries
• Release status: Premieres, previously screened at other festivals, or already aired on television
All submissions must be made digitally through FilmFreeway.
A submission will be considered valid only once compliance with the regulations has been verified, the screener link has been uploaded, all required information has been provided, and the entry fee (in euros) has been paid through the online platform.
FEES AND DEADLINES
Applicants may submit more than one film.
An entry fee of €20 is required for each film and must be paid as indicated on the portal.
Deadline: July 31, 2026.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
SELECTED FILMS
Selected films will receive an official written notice containing all the necessary participation details.
Applicants must confirm their acceptance within five business days of receiving the invitation.
Selected films must be available for the entire duration of the festival’s public screenings.
SCREENING FORMATS
Selected films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.
For screening purposes, all films must be submitted as online screeners via FilmFreeway, in their original language with English subtitles.
Once selected, films must be delivered in .mov, .avi, .mp4 or similar format by August 30, 2026.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Selected films must provide the following promotional materials within five business days of receiving the official selection letter. Failure to meet this deadline may result in exclusion from the festival (unless otherwise communicated at the discretion of the Festival):
- High-resolution stills from the film (.jpg or .tiff, 300+ dpi, minimum 1000px per side)
- A digital headshot of the director
- Online screener (e.g., Vimeo link with password valid through the end of the festival), with English subtitles if not originally in English
- Film synopsis in Italian and English (max 700 characters each; optional for non-Italian films)
- Details on the film’s premiere status
- Information on previous festival participation and awards, if applicable
- Country/countries of production or co-production (please specify the main co-producer)
- Primary credits (main crew and lead cast)
Once the invitation to the official selection is accepted, the film cannot be withdrawn from the official program.
RIGHTS
It is the sole responsibility of producers, distributors, or other submitting parties to ensure they are authorized to submit the film to the Festival.
By submitting a film, participants declare that they own the rights to the work (also on behalf of any co-authors who are not participating). This includes rights to any copyrighted material contained in the film.
The Festival will not be held responsible for any unauthorized use of copyrighted content included or associated with the submitted film.
GENERAL NOTES
Submitting a film and participating in the Festival implies full and unconditional acceptance of these regulations.
Any matter not explicitly covered in these rules will be decided solely at the Festival’s discretion.
The Festival Director reserves the right to make decisions on all issues not covered by this regulation.
Any legal disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of the Court of Rome.
CONTACT
For further information, please contact the Festival Programming Office, which is available to answer any questions:
📧 eventi@insideart.eu
