It is the only festival in the world dedicated to Federico Fellini, held in Rimini, his beautiful hometown.

The SMArt Academy cultural association, under the patronage of MIBACT, Regione Emilia-Romagna and the City of Rimini, organizes the 18th edition of Amarcort Film Festival, international short film festival, which is the only one in the world dedicated to Federico Fellini. It will take place in November 2025 in Rimini.

Amarcort is part of:

- Short Film Conference
- AFIC (Associazione dei Festival Cinematografici Italiani)
- CNA Audiovisivo Rimini
- Cinando
- Mujeres del cinema

Awards & Prizes

The short film finalists will compete for the following prizes:
• AMARCORT
1. “Technical Jury” award – best short film (€ 800 + Plaque)
2. “Critics’” award – best short film (Plaque)
3. “Made in Italy” award – best Italian short film (Plaque)
4. “Audience Jury” award – best short film (Plaque)
5. “ Corto Fellini” award – most “Fellinian” short film (Plaque)
6. “Il Pataca” award – best acting (Plaque)

• ALDINA
1. “Technical Jury” award – best short film (€ 300 + Plaque)
2. “Youth Jury” award – best short film (Plaque)

• REX
“Technical Jury” award – best animation short film (€ 300 + Plaque)

• GIRONZALON
“Technical Jury” award - best short film (Plaque)

• CALZINAZ
“Technical Jury” award – best documentary (Plaque)

• GRADISCA
Audience award (Plaque)

• CANTAREL
“Technical Jury” award - best music video (Plaque)

• MIRANDA
“Elementary school student jury” award (Plaque)

• FULGOR
"Best short film from Emilia-Romagna" (€ 300 + Plaque)

• TITTA
“Students jury” award – best short film (Plaque)

• VOLPINA
“Technical Jury” award – best short film (Plaque)

Rules & Terms

Download links:

- ITALIAN http://www.amarcort.it/documenti/bando-concorso2025.pdf
- ENGLISH http://www.amarcort.it/documenti/bando-concorso2025-en.pdf
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  • MADAKTO PICTURES

    On behalf of Madakto Pictures, we are honored to be a part of this prestigious film festival. It is truly inspiring to see so much talent and creativity gathered in one place. Thank you to the organizers and everyone involved for providing such a wonderful platform to share our work and connect with fellow filmmakers. We wish all participants the best and look forward to celebrating the art of cinema together.

    March 2025
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  • Erik Sémashkin

    Good festival, glad to have been a part of it.

    January 2025
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  • Arne Körner

    It was a pleasure to be part of the festival. We received even a special mention! Thank you for having ous.

    January 2025
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  • Žiga Ciber

    Thank you for having me at this wonderful festival. An amazing team of super nice and friendly organizers and an unforgettable experience.

    December 2024
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  • Dmytro Zavora

    Great Festival! Thanks for including Vita Nova in 2024 lineup!

    December 2024
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