About Us
Founded in 2019, the AmiCorti International Film Festival is an independent and socially engaged event. Its 8th edition will take place in 2026 at the historic Cinema Roma in Roccaraso, Italy. Each year, the festival becomes a landmark for independent and auteur cinema addressing urgent and universal themes: human rights, social justice, environmental sustainability, inclusion, and collective memory.
We welcome short films, feature films, documentaries, animations, and music videos from all over the world — works that foster reflection, intercultural dialogue, and social transformation.
What the Festival Offers

• Public screenings at Cinema Roma

• Meetings with directors and professionals at Roccaraso Auditorium

• Cinema Education workshops for students and young filmmakers

• Round tables, thematic panels, and masterclasses

• Official award ceremonies

• Networking opportunities, press visibility, and distribution contacts

Why Participate?
AmiCorti is more than a festival: it is a cultural movement that celebrates authentic, independent, and conscious cinema. We invite all filmmakers who believe in the transformative power of cinema to submit their work and join our artistic community.
Main Awards

• Golden Fragola Award – Best Short Film

• Golden Fragola Award – Best Feature Film

• Golden Fragola Award – Best Documentary

• Golden Fragola Award – Best Animation

• Golden Fragola Award – Best Music Video

• Vittorio Bersezio Prize – Critics' Choice

• Youth Jury Award

• Cinema Education Prizes

• ROCCARASO Award – Presented by the Municipality for films portraying resilient communities

• Career Achievement Award (by invitation only)

All selected films will be screened before the public, juries, and cultural professionals. Winners will receive official diplomas, certificates, and international recognition.
Official Regulations
1. General Requirements

• Open to filmmakers of all nationalities, ages, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds.

• Works must have been completed after January 1, 2023.

• All films must be original and not infringe on third-party rights. The filmmaker must own the screening and promotional rights.

2. Language and Subtitles

• Films not in Italian must include Italian subtitles.

• Films not in English must include English subtitles.

• The festival offers a professional subtitling service (optional but recommended):

  • Short films: €200 (up to 40 min)

  • Feature films: €1000 (over 60 min)
    Includes translation, synchronization, .srt file, and revision.
    Activation requires email agreement with the Artistic Direction.

3. Film Duration

• Short films: up to 40 minutes

• Feature films: over 60 minutes

• Documentaries: no time limit

• Animation: no limit (shorts and features accepted)

• Music videos: up to 10 minutes

4. Submission Guidelines

• Submissions are accepted exclusively via FilmFreeway.

• Each film may be submitted in one or more categories.

• Submission fees are non-refundable and vary by deadline (early, regular, late).

• Films related to the Cinema Education program may request fee reductions or waivers.

5. Required Materials

• Screener link (FilmFreeway, Vimeo or unlisted YouTube)

• Official poster

• Trailer (optional, max 2 minutes)

• Short and long synopsis (in ITA and/or ENG)

• Director's biography and photo

• Credits, artistic statement (optional)

6. Official Selection

• Works will be evaluated by a selection committee and an international jury.

• Selected participants will be notified via FilmFreeway and email.

• Selected materials required:

  • High-resolution screening copy (Full HD or 4K, MP4 or DCP)

  • Separate .srt subtitles

  • Promotional materials (photos, tagline, credits, contact info)

7. Screenings and Rights
By submitting their film, the author agrees to one or more public screenings during the official dates.
The festival reserves the right to:

• Use short clips (max 30 sec), images or posters for promotional purposes

• Include films in educational or cultural events (non-profit), with prior notice

• No film will be commercially distributed without written consent

8. Official Awards
Selected films will compete for the listed prizes. Winners will be chosen by different juries: technical, youth, critics, institutional.
9. Recognitions
Winners will receive:

• Customized official diplomas

• Certificates

• Symbolic or material prizes (plaque, trophy, gift box)

All selected films may use the logo:
“Official Selection AmiCorti IFF 2026”
10. Legal Conditions and Privacy
The author guarantees the work does not infringe third-party rights and releases AmiCorti IFF from legal liability.
Personal data will be used solely for organizational purposes, in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).
The festival may contact participants for updates or future opportunities related to the AmiCorti network.
Acceptance
By submitting their work, the participant fully accepts these regulations.
Contacts
Email: info@amicorti.org
Official Website: www.amicorti.org
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