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Terre da Film è un luogo dove le persone si incontrano e vivono un'esperienta attraverso il cinema e l'arte in generale. Ogni estate artisti, filmmakers, poeti, attivisti e artigiani arrivano a Canelli (AT) creando una comunità temporanea unica che si fonde con quelle già esistenti sul posto.

Il promotore di Terre da Film Festival è l'Associazione Culturale Studio Azzurro Ricerca - STRIAZ.

1. TEMA

BRUCIA ANCORA

A pelle la rabbia sembra essere solo qualcosa di negativo. Forse però essa costituisce una reazione a qualcosa che avvertiamo come negativo e non accettiamo. Ci rendiamo conto della nostra impotenza e reagiamo a una forza che non vogliamo assorbire.
La rabbia può essere una forma di conflitto, la cui espressione avviene nei modi più disparati (dallo scontro al silenzio), sia dal punto di vista individuale sia collettivo: può annichilire, oppure liberare.

Aristotele: “chiunque può arrabbiarsi: questo è facile; ma arrabbiarsi con la persona giusta, e nel grado giusto, ed al momento giusto, e per lo scopo giusto, e nel modo giusto: questo non è nelle possibilità di chiunque e non è facile. Per questo arrabbiarsi bene è cosa rara, bella e degna di lode”.

Sappiamo quanto sia semplice cadere in una interpretazione moralistica della rabbia (che andrebbe evitata), ma invitiamo registe e registi a esplorare il tema della rabbia, del conflitto (interiore o esteriore) nelle sue più varie manifestazioni.

STILL BURNING

Apparently anger seems to be only something negative. However, perhaps it is a reaction to something we perceive as negative and do not accept. We realize our powerlessness and react to a force we do not want to absorb.
Anger can be a form of conflict, expressed in many different ways (from confrontation to silence), both individually and collectively: it can destroy or liberate.

Aristotle: "Anyone can get angry: that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way: this is not within the power of everyone, and it is not easy. That is why getting angry in the right way is a rare, beautiful, and praiseworthy thing."

We know that it is very easy to fall in a moralistic view (which should be avoided), but we invite filmmakers to explore the theme of anger and conflict (internal or external) in its various manifestations.

Awards & Prizes

2. AWARDS

o 1° Jury Prize (500 € + Trophy)

o Audience Prize (Trophy)

o Student Jury Prize (Trophy)

Rules & Terms

3. MODALITIES OF PARTICIPATION

Participation is open to all filmmakers, producers and students of all nationalities and ages. Short films with the following characteristics can be entered in this call:

· maximum duration of 30 minutes;
· completed after January 1, 2023;
· Films in any language will be accepted. Films in neither Italian nor English must have English subtitles.

4. FEES AND TIMING

More than one film by the same author/production company can be entered. A fee is required for each film entered, to be paid in the way indicated on the FilmFreeway portal.

Early bird – 15 January 2026 - 5 €
Regular deadline – 28 February 2026 – 10 €
Late deadline - 23 March 2026 – 20 €

5. MATERIAL NEEDED

Selected films must submit the following film-related communication materials within five working days after the official selection announcement:

• Three high definition photos (min 1920x1080) in .jpg.
• Synopsis of the film (max 2000 characters).
• Full credits of the film.
• Country(ies) of production.
• Close-up photo of the director (min 1920x1080).
• Brief biography of the director (max 2000 characters).

To allow the screening, the film must be sent in Apple Pro Res 422 format 1920x1080.

6. RIGHTS

Participants declare that the submitted film is their property, included music, and that the public screening rights have not been transferred to third parties. Participants assume all responsibility for any claim or demand by third parties, administrative, judicial or otherwise, relating to the intellectual property or screening rights of the submitted film.

Regarding the screening of films submitted during Terre Da Film Festival, while ownership of the intellectual property of the work is guaranteed, there is no screening fee.
Participants grant, free of charge, the projection and the use of clips of their work for promotional purposes in future editions of the Festival.

7. NOTICE

Studio Azzurro Ricerca - STRIAZ will not be responsible for unforeseen events that could hinder or postpone the Festival and its activities, such as film screenings or the work of the jury. By submitting your film to the Competition you declare and certify that you have read, understood and accepted these rules and guidelines.

All relevant communications will be posted in a timely manner on our website www.terredafilmfestival.org, social media e news letter.

8. CONTACTS

For further information, we invite you to contact the Terre da Film Festival organization, who is available to respond to any queries:

mail.: info@terredafilmfestival.org

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  • Fabio Talloru

    Small but very nice festival for its openness and engagement with local audiences. Excellent selection of short films. It has great potential and should be kept an eye on.

    August 2024
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