CinemAmbiente – Environmental Film Festival was founded by Gaetano Capizzi in 1998 with the aim of presenting outstanding environmental films that promote cinema and green awareness.

The Festival is organized by the National Cinema Museum - Maria Adriana Prolo Foundation, Turin – Italy.

CinemAmbiente has grown over the years and today is one of the most important environmental film festivals in the international scene.

Cinemambiente is member of the Green Film Network, the association of the world's major environmental film festivals.

CinemAmbiente program features over 100 selected films, screened in the competition categories, as well as in the special categories (Special Events, Panorama).
Besides film screenings, the program includes debates, meetings with the authors, Q&A, exhibitions, book presentations, theatre and concerts, and events in and around Turin.

The 29th CinemAmbiente – Environmental Film Festival will take place from June 3rd to 7th, 2026, in Turin, Italy.
The deadline for all applications is March 28th, 2026.

Awards & Prizes

Qualified juries, each composed of recognized figures in cinema, culture, and environmental activism appointed by the Festival’s Direction, will assign official prizes.

- Documentary Competition (cash money prize)
All feature movies selected will be considered for the following awards:
• CinemAmbiente Award for the Best Documentary
• Audience Award

- Short Film Competition (cash money prize)
All short movies selected will be considered for the following award:
• CinemAmbiente Award for the Best Short Film

- Environment and Society Award
All movies will be considered for the award
To the film that best combines environmental issues and the social dimension

- Casacomune Award
All movies will be considered for the award.
To the film or author best able to reflect themes related to spirituality, understood as a dimension closely linked to the nature of which we are a part.

- Slow Food Award
All movies will be considered for the award.
To the film that best addresses the complex and multifaceted relationship between food, agriculture, and the environment.

Other Prizes or Special mentions will be announced.

Rules & Terms

The official Festival registration form must be filled online on FilmFreeway website: https://filmfreeway.com/Cinemambiente.

The Festival’s competitions include films inspired by environmental issues produced after January 1st, 2024.

The Festival’s Direction Board will select films admitted to the 29th CinemAmbiente for its final judgement.

The authors admitted to the competitions will be informed by May 15th, 2026.

The Festival requires the Italian premiere of the film in competitions.
For sections out of competition, there is no limitation.

The application to the Festival automatically implies the authorisation that a maximum of 3 minutes of an extract of the film may possibly be broadcast on TV for promotional use only (10% of the length for the short films).

Translations
Foreign films will be screened in their original version with Italian subtitles.
All Festival documents will be published in Italian and English.

Hospitality
The Festival will encourage the participation of film directors and other guests (journalists, professionals, film festival representatives).

Agreement
Application for entry to the Festival constitutes unconditional agreement to all the regulations herein. CinemAmbiente Direction Board reserves the right to make decisions on matters not specified within the regulation.
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  • Opher Thomson

    A wonderfully rich and humble reality where the world we love takes centre stage rather than personalities and egos. The direction of the whole team embodies all this: care and curiosity rather than ostentation and fanfare. My heartfelt compliments to all those involved in the films themselves, for all your dedication, as well as to all those who hosted and connected. It was a real honour to meet you all and participate – thanks for everything! Buona luce!

    September 2025
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  • Claudia Tosi

    I have attended the festival as my last work was selected for one section of the program. I had an amazing experience. My dog (the protagonist of the film) and I have received a top class treatment. The screening, which my dog and I have attended together, was wonderful. The theater was full, the Q&A was handled with gentleness and competence, everyone was incredibly careful to provide us the best experience ever, which we had indeed. I am grateful to Cinemambiente, to the whole staff for their warmness and care. Great festival in a great city!❤️

    June 2024
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  • Matthieu Lietaert

    Amazing festival, amazing team. Thanks for bringing all these films and debate to Torino!

    June 2023
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  • raffaella tolicetti

    Great festival, great program and a very nice experience. Thanks!

    June 2023
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  • Angelo Camba

    CinemAmbiente is the best and the longest running film festival in Italy, and probably one of the best in Europe. I was really honored to be selected for the Made in Italy section.
    The Festival is in one of the most amazing Italian cities, Torino, and the HQ and projections are held next to the Cinema Museum that is in the iconic 19th century Mole Tower.
    The selection is really worldwide top level. And the staff really takes care of the filmmakers too.
    Hope you could enjoy the experience!

    June 2023
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