Roma Film Corto
Rome Film Corto
Edition n°18 - 2026
From 22 to 27 September 2026
Selection announcement date 01 September 2026
Roma, ITALY
Discover the "Roma Film Corto", the film festival that celebrates innovation and creativity in the world of short films. Located in the historic and vibrant Italian capital, our festival stands out as a launching pad for emerging and established talent, offering them a prestigious showcase in front of an international audience and industry professionals. What we offer: International Visibility: With the presence of renowned jurors and guests of international caliber, your films will have the opportunity to shine on a prestigious stage. High Level Networking: The festival is a crossroads of meetings with producers, distributors and other cinema creators, offering countless opportunities for networking and collaboration. Awards and Recognitions: Diversified award categories enhance every aspect of film production, from best director to best editing, ensuring that every talent is recognized. Participating in Roma Film Corto also means exploring Rome, a city that lives and breathes cinema, rich in history, culture and artistic inspiration. We invite directors and producers to take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase their work, receive constructive feedback from industry experts, and grow their film careers. Sign up now to be part of a cinematic history that continues to rewrite the rules of the art of short film!
Open to international short films distinguished by artistic quality, narrative originality and expressive strength.
Selection criteria
Production's date (Min)
2025
Duration (Max)
20’
Category
Animation, Clip, Documentary, Experimental, Fiction
Duration (Min)
1’
Languages of dialogues
Italian
Subtitles requested
Screening copy :
If the film isn’t in Italian mandatory subtitling in Italian
Specific criteria
Technical Requirements
Each author may submit a maximum of two works per section.
Films must be available in MP4 or MOV Full HD format through downloadable links.
International works must include Italian subtitles.
Artificial Intelligence
Works created entirely with artificial intelligence tools will not be accepted. The Festival also reserves the right to exclude works in which the use of artificial intelligence is considered predominant over human creative contribution.