Le Giornate del Cinema di Monte San Savino invite local and international audiences to enjoy a unique cinematic experience. We present bold, innovative films that are free from market pressures—works that speak through powerful ideas and striking visuals.

We highlight urgent cinema: films that need to be told now because their themes cannot wait. These works carry an immediate relevance, aiming to inform, educate, move, and push us to reflect on the world we live in.

The festival embraces diversity: any genre, any length, any story can compete. We believe cinema opens doors to new worlds and perspectives. That’s why we celebrate all voices—from established filmmakers to emerging talents—creating a space for inspiration, discovery, and transformation.

Awards & Prizes

Best film for the category "International competition" : first, second or third film of the filmaker, works from around the world without genre limitations.

Best film for category "Il nostro cinema": A selection of Italian films (directed from an italian director, or filmed in italian/Italy) from the last 3 years prior to the festival edition.

Rules & Terms

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Each submission must include the applicable entry fee per film and a completed online entry form.

All films must have Italian and English subtitles at the time of submission.

Submissions must be made via online streaming through FilmFreeway. DVDs are not accepted.

If your link or password changes after submission, you must notify the Festival immediately at programmazione@legiornatedelcinema.com
. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

The Festival screens DCP and digital files only . Blu-Ray, HD-CAM are not accepted.

All films in competition must be completed after January 1, 2026, and be available for screening during the Festival (August 22-29, 2025).

International Competition: only the director’s first, second or third film is eligible.

Il nostro cinema Competition: the production company, the main location of the film , the director must be Italian or at least one language spoken in the film must be Italian.

Selection for screening does not guarantee participation in the awards competition.

ORIGINALITY & PERMISSIONS; INDEMNITY

Submitted films must be the applicant’s original work.

Adaptations must have the necessary rights secured (copies of agreements are not required for submission).

Applicants are responsible for obtaining all rights and permissions for any third-party material used in their film.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Films with incomplete color correction or sound mix are eligible.

If unsure about the category, filmmakers should select the genre category; the Festival may reassign categories if necessary.

No refunds are issued once payment is received.

Please include your physical mailing address in your entry or cover letter.

SELECTED FILMS

The Festival does not share information about screeners, feedback, or the selection process.

Selected films will be announced in July 1st 2025.

The Festival may request closed-caption files or subtitle files for accessibility purposes.

RETURNS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Press and promotional materials will not be returned under any circumstances.