The Dubbing Glamour Film Festival takes its name in Portofino, after 7 editions since 2012, on the Ligurian coast, where the Mediterranean begins its long journey to other seas, other civilizations, other stories. From the Pillars of Hercules to India and beyond: this is the geographical and cultural horizon of our festival. How archetypes leave the screen and enter reality with the transition from myth to collective behavior — for a festival on the political function of the imaginary.

In 2026, in collaboration with Disney, the DGFF inaugurates its first international competition dedicated to directors — with particular attention to emerging voices: directors under 35, their first or second feature film or short film, and Italian directors over 35.

The project invests in the audiovisual sectors —cinema, TV series, dubbing, audiobooks, script adaptation and screenplay— with a large program of screenings, masterclasses, round tables and speed dates with productions. In partnership with Disney.

Awards & Prizes

SECTION A — FILMMAKER COMPETITION

The Lantern Grand Prix —2500€
To the best film in competition regardless of genre, section and duration.

Mediterranean Grand Prix
To the film that best interprets the concept of the enlarged Mediterranean — from the Pillars of Hercules to India and beyond.

The Critic's Prize —1500€
Awarded by the DGFF critical jury in the film maker section or in the actors/authors section. Patron Luisa Fallabrino.

The Student Jury Prize
In collaboration with the University of Genoa.

All awards are motivated by the Jury. They are not admitted ex aequo unless the jury decides unanimously. The same film may not receive more than one award except for exceptions approved by the art direction. The following will be awarded:
— Best Film (Feature Film)
— Best Documentary
— Best Short Film
— Best Director
— Best Screenplay
— Best Photography
— Best Editing
— Best Animated Feature Film
— Best Video Art
— Best AI Film & Generative Cinema
— Audience Award
— Social Impact Award — film that illuminates social issues
— Green Award — film that advances environmental health
— FEPACI Special Award — Best African or Mediterranean Film

SECTION B — ACTORS AND AUTHORS COMPETITION

Live Performance Section — actresses/actors:
Critic's Prize named after Massimiliano Fasoli: 1° prize € 1,500.00 and plaque, 2° prize € 700.00, 3° prize € 200.00 Companies: 1° prize € 1,000.00 Poetry Section (dialogists, screenwriters): recognition plaque

Dubbing, Audiobook, and Performance Section: — Major: 3 dubbing contracts — Dubbing Company: 2 contracts — LibriVivi: 2 contracts for audiobook/audiodrama reading — Gruppo dei Giovani Artisti G.A.G.: 1 theatrical writing

Finalist contestants from outside the region receive a refund of € 100.00 for accommodation costs at the final. The prize money is paid before any legal contributions, at 70% within 60 days of the announcement of the winners, and 30% in balance within 4 days of the performance of a show scheduled by Teatro GAG in the following 6 months. In the event of a tie on points, the prize will be equally divided.

Rules & Terms

SECTION A — FILMMAKER COMPETITION
Registration is through www.filmfreeway.com

The competition promotes international cinema in all its forms, with particular attention to the works of young authors under 35 in their first or second production and to directors from Italy and the Mediterranean area. The festival favors works that express original poetic, visual, or narrative value, regardless of genre and format.

SECTIONS IN COMPETITION
Short film (under 50 minutes)
Feature film (over 50 minutes)
Animation
Video Art
AI & Generative Cinema
Films out of competition may be hosted at the discretion of the art direction.

Films of any nationality, genre, and theme are permitted, including generative cinema works produced with artificial intelligence.
Works must have been produced after January 1°, 2024.
Preference is given to directors under 35 for the first or second work and Italian filmmakers
Multiple registrations are permitted.

All foreign films with dialogue must be accompanied by English or Italian subtitles. If there is a dubbed version or a dialogue list in Italian, the indication during registration is appreciated — it is not a mandatory requirement.
The film must have full rights to the content and music, in accordance with copyright law.
Premiere status is welcome but not mandatory. Please indicate whether the film has already been screened in Italy.
Files must be provided in high-quality DCP or MP4 format.

Work in Progress Exception: Works in post-production or final editing are also allowed. Directors presenting a work in progress are invited to participate in the Actors Competition as members of the guest jury —in person or online— with the possibility of selecting one or more actors from the talents competing for their production.

SECTION B — ACTORS AND AUTHORS COMPETITION
Registration via www.filmfreeway.com, www.teatrogag.com — info@teatrogag.com

Recipients
Participation is open to actors (professional and emerging) and adult performing authors of any nationality. For minors, please refer to the Regulations.

ACTORS SECTIONS:
Live Performance
Audiovisual (Cinema, Dubbing, Audiobooks, Video Acting)
Speakers
Companies

AUTHORS:
Poetry Section (dialogists, screenwriters, poets)

Participation in the Dubbing Battles is open only to the finalist actors in the specific Section.