Toko Film Festival 2027, Sala Consilina, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Toko Film Festival 2027 will bring independent short films, emerging filmmakers, Italian cinema, international productions, children’s cinema, special screenings and cultural activities to Sala Consilina in the Vallo di Diano. The festival is organised by Toko APS, a cultural association active in the area and focused on cinema, education and community projects.

The festival traditionally takes place around the historic centre of Sala Consilina, with Palazzo Fiordelisi serving as its main hub. Its programme combines competitive screenings with talks, workshops, meetings, live performances, food and social activities, creating a festival environment that extends beyond conventional cinema screenings.

Main focus: International short films, Italian cinema, New Talents, children’s films, experimental works, education and cultural events.

The festival’s three established competitive areas are Main Contest, Spazio Italia and New Talents. Main Contest recognises achievements including best short film, directing, screenplay, acting, cinematography and animation, while Spazio Italia and New Talents provide dedicated platforms for Italian and emerging filmmakers.

Festival dates

Toko Film Festival 2027 is expected to return to Sala Consilina as an annual summer film festival.

2027 festival period: July 2027 (Dates TBD)

The exact opening and closing dates, screening timetable and complete programme will be announced by the organisers when the 2027 edition is confirmed.

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Venues & festival locations

Palazzo Fiordelisi: The principal festival location in Piazza Umberto I and the central meeting point for screenings, talks, live performances and guest events. The Giardino Fiordelisi functions as one of the festival’s main outdoor spaces.

Terrazza Loop Cinema: A dedicated space for continuous presentation of short films in competition.

Giardino Fiordelisi: The central festival area, hosting projections, talks, live music and meetings with guests.

Cinema Adriano: A local cinema at Via Roma 21 used for selected screenings and cinema-related presentations.

Paladino Lounge Bar: A local venue used for Tokids and other festival-related activities.

Additional Vallo di Diano locations: Previous editions have expanded beyond Sala Consilina to locations such as Certosa di San Lorenzo in Padula, Gran Caffè Trezza in Teggiano and other nearby cultural spaces.

Full programme

The 2027 programme is expected to combine competition screenings, special presentations, educational projects and community activities.

Main Contest: The principal international competition for short films, with awards covering multiple creative and technical categories.

Spazio Italia: A section dedicated to Italian works reflecting Italian culture, territory, contemporary life and different perspectives from within the country.

New Talents: A platform focused on emerging filmmakers and young artists, often featuring first works and films developed around distinctive personal or experimental ideas.

Tokids: A programme dedicated to younger audiences, with short films selected for children and activities designed to encourage discussion about cinema.

Midnight Special: A late-night programme for unconventional, experimental and genre-oriented works.

Toko Film Academy: An educational project focused on audiovisual literacy, critical interpretation of images and experimentation with cinematic language.

Workshops and talks: Educational sessions, filmmaker conversations, cinema discussions and presentations can complement the screening programme.

Live events: Music performances and DJ sets can form part of the evening programme, particularly around the Giardino Fiordelisi.

Featured films & premieres

The 2027 film selection has not yet been announced. Based on the established Toko format, the programme is expected to feature international and Italian short films across the Main Contest, Spazio Italia and New Talents sections.

Recent programming demonstrates the breadth of the festival’s selection, with films from countries including France, Germany, Hungary, the Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea, Palestine, Iran, Canada, the Czech Republic and Italy.

The 2027 selection may include:

• International fiction shorts
• Documentary and hybrid works
• Animated films
• Experimental cinema
• Italian short films
• Emerging filmmakers
• Student and first works
• Children’s short films
• Midnight and genre-oriented productions
• Out-of-competition special screenings

The festival’s programme is particularly suited to audiences interested in discovering filmmakers and short-form cinema that may not receive extensive exposure through mainstream theatrical programmes.

Directors, actors & guests

Toko Film Festival regularly invites filmmakers, actors, critics, creators and other cinema professionals to participate in screenings, talks and discussions.

Previous guests have included Martina Tinnirello, Alessandro Grespan, Violetta Rocks, Danilo Bertazzi, Eman Rus, Matteo Paolillo, Daniele Kong and Domenico Lagano.

Other editions have welcomed guests and speakers including Galatea Bellugi, Chiara Cami, Alessandra Lancellotti, Omar Rashid, Matteo Tiberia, Nicole Rossi, Caterina Forza and other filmmakers and cultural personalities.

Recent programming has also included filmmaker meetings with Gianfranco Pannone, Alessandro Rak, Giuseppe Arena and other directors and creative professionals.

The 2027 guest and jury announcements will be published by the organisers as the programme develops.

Screening schedule

The final 2027 screening schedule has not yet been released.

Based on the established programme format, audiences can expect screenings to be distributed across several festival spaces and organised into themed blocks.

International Contest: Competitive international short-film screenings.

Spazio Italia: Italian short-film presentations and filmmaker encounters.

New Talents: International works by emerging filmmakers.

Tokids: Children’s cinema and family-oriented short-film programmes.

Midnight Special: Late-night screenings featuring unconventional, experimental or genre-oriented works.

Out of Competition: Selected films and special presentations outside the main competitive sections.

Recent programming has also combined screenings with director conversations immediately afterwards, allowing audiences to meet filmmakers and discuss their work.

Ticket types & accreditation

Toko Film Fest has traditionally presented many of its public activities as free-access cultural events. Recent official programme information specifically identifies festival screenings and filmmaker meetings as free admission.

General admission: Previous festival programming has offered free access to many screenings, talks and public activities.

Special events: Individual workshops or restricted activities may have separate participation requirements.

Children’s programme: Tokids activities are designed for younger audiences and families.

Professional access: Filmmakers, guests, jurors and invited professionals participate through the festival’s accreditation and organisational arrangements.

2027 pricing: Not yet announced; previous editions indicate that many public festival activities are free.

No confirmed 2027 ticket price should be assumed until the official programme is published.

Industry & professional access

Toko Film Festival provides opportunities for filmmakers and emerging creators to present their work directly to audiences and other cinema professionals.

Professional activities can include:

• Filmmaker Q&A sessions
• Director presentations
• Jury discussions
• Educational workshops
• Cinema masterclasses
• Networking between filmmakers and cultural organisations
• Discussions about short-film production
• Toko Film Academy activities

The festival’s New Talents section is particularly focused on emerging filmmakers, while the Main Contest and Spazio Italia provide additional opportunities for creators to gain recognition for their work.

Toko APS also works on cinema education for children and young people through projects connected with audiovisual literacy and the CIPS Cinema e Immagini per la Scuola initiative.

Red carpet & special events

Toko Film Festival has a more informal community-oriented atmosphere than large international red-carpet festivals. Its central spaces combine cinema with conversations, live performances, food, social activities and meetings.

Opening activities: The programme can introduce the festival through screenings, presentations, workshops or community events.

Guest meetings: Directors, actors and other guests frequently participate in conversations following their screenings.

Awards ceremony: The competitive sections conclude with the announcement of winners across the festival’s different award categories.

Live music: Evening programming can continue with concerts, DJ sets and audiovisual performances.

Special experiences: Recent editions have included immersive projects, experimental installations, themed late-night events and interactive spaces.

Festival rules

Filmmakers submitting works are expected to follow the official Toko Film Fest submission regulations.

Submission compliance: Entering a film implies acceptance of the festival’s applicable regulations and submission conditions.

Film materials: Organisers may request film information, still images, posters, biographies, filmographies and other promotional material for selection and festival communication.

Selection: The festival determines which submitted works are included in the official programme.

Awards: Jury decisions are governed by the festival’s rules and are treated as final under the applicable regulations.

Festival use: Selected films and associated promotional materials may be used by the organisers for festival communication and presentation in accordance with the submission terms.

Programme changes: The organisers may make decisions concerning matters not specifically covered by the published regulations.

Visitors should follow venue-specific instructions concerning photography, recording, seating and access during public screenings and events.

How to get there

Sala Consilina is located in the Vallo di Diano area of Campania, in the province of Salerno.

By car: The town is accessible through the major road network connecting the Vallo di Diano with Salerno, Naples and other parts of southern Italy.

From Salerno: Visitors can travel south toward the Vallo di Diano and continue to Sala Consilina.

From Naples: Road connections link Naples with the southern Campania area and onward toward Sala Consilina.

From nearby towns: Padula, Atena Lucana, Teggiano and other Vallo di Diano communities provide convenient regional connections.

The festival’s concentration around the historic centre means that several activities can be reached on foot once visitors arrive in central Sala Consilina.

Public transport & parking

Rail: Sala Consilina is served by regional rail connections through the local railway network, providing access to the Vallo di Diano area.

Bus: Regional bus services connect Sala Consilina with surrounding towns and larger transport hubs.

Local transport: Because festival locations are concentrated around the town centre, walking is practical for many visitors once they arrive.

Parking: Visitors arriving by car should use designated public parking areas around the centre and follow local signs and restrictions. Parking directly beside festival stages and pedestrian areas should not be assumed.

For events at Palazzo Fiordelisi and nearby central locations, arriving early is useful during busy festival evenings.

Accommodation areas

Sala Consilina is the most convenient base for visitors attending several days of the festival.

Sala Consilina: Provides the easiest access to Palazzo Fiordelisi, Cinema Adriano, cafés, restaurants and central festival activities.

Padula: A nearby destination with accommodation options and access to the cultural attractions of the Vallo di Diano.

Teggiano: A historic hill town that can provide an alternative base for visitors exploring the surrounding area.

Atena Lucana: Another nearby option for visitors looking for accommodation outside the main festival centre.

Vallo di Diano: Visitors with a car can consider accommodation throughout the wider valley and travel into Sala Consilina for individual festival events.

Toko Film Fest also uses the festival as a way of promoting the wider Vallo di Diano, encouraging visitors and guests to experience nearby cultural and natural attractions.

Food & dining

Food and social activities form an important part of the Toko Film Fest atmosphere.

Area Food & Drink: Recent editions have included a dedicated food and drink area associated with Paladino Lounge Bar.

Paladino Lounge Bar: The venue has hosted festival activities and provides a convenient place to eat, drink and meet other festival visitors.

Local cuisine: Visitors can explore Campanian and Vallo di Diano specialities in restaurants and cafés around Sala Consilina.

Festival evenings: Food and drink areas allow audiences to remain within the festival environment between screenings, talks and live performances.

The festival has also used food-related community initiatives alongside cinema programming, reinforcing its role as a cultural gathering rather than only a film screening event.

Accessibility

The festival uses a mixture of cinema venues, historic buildings, gardens, terraces and outdoor public spaces, so accessibility can vary from one location to another.

Main venues: Visitors requiring step-free access should check the suitability of the specific screening or event location before attending.

Outdoor spaces: Giardino Fiordelisi and other outdoor festival areas can have different ground surfaces and access conditions from conventional cinemas.

Assistance: Visitors with specific accessibility requirements should contact the festival organisers before attending so that suitable arrangements can be clarified.

Contact: tokofilmfestival@gmail.com

Because the 2027 venue configuration has not yet been published, detailed accessibility arrangements should be confirmed once the official programme becomes available.

Best screenings to attend

For visitors discovering Toko Film Festival for the first time, the Main Contest provides a broad introduction to the festival’s international short-film programme.

Main Contest: Suitable for audiences wanting to discover international filmmakers and compete for the festival’s principal awards.

New Talents: A strong option for viewers interested in emerging directors and young creators.

Spazio Italia: Recommended for audiences interested in contemporary Italian short films and stories connected with Italian culture and territory.

Tokids: Designed for children and families looking for accessible short-film programming.

Midnight Special: Best suited to audiences interested in experimental, unconventional and genre-oriented cinema.

Filmmaker Q&As: Screenings followed by conversations offer a more complete festival experience by connecting the audience directly with the creative team.

Awards programme: The closing award presentation provides an overview of the works recognised by the festival’s juries.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition presented an extensive programme at Palazzo Fiordelisi, Cinema Adriano and other Sala Consilina locations.

The competition programme included Main Contest, Spazio Italia, New Talents, Tokids and Midnight Special, with films representing a wide range of international filmmaking styles.

The Main Contest included works such as The Spectacle, Ploo, Shot Reverse Shot, Nightbirds, Water Girl, The Observer from the East, Their Eyes, The Flesh Dress, Hyena, Last May in Theaters, Dog Alone, Sawyer Avenue, Sunday Afternoon, Like a Fairy Tale, Coyotes, God Is Shy and HAG.

Spazio Italia included The Mole, Pillow Man, Pupa, Masterclass, Marinella and Omernas, while New Talents included Memories of a Window, People Live Here, Perseidas, The Eldest Daughter, American Dream, The Beetroot and Lovely Butterfly.

The programme also featured filmmaker meetings, Toko Film Academy presentations, children’s cinema, Midnight Special screenings, live music and the festival awards ceremony.

The previous edition’s programme also demonstrated the festival’s commitment to community engagement through workshops, educational projects, food areas, immersive experiences and cultural activities beyond the cinema screen.

Official tickets & accreditation

Toko Film Festival’s official website is the main source for the 2027 programme, film submissions, screening information, guest announcements and participation details.

Official website: https://www.tokofilmfestival.it/

Email: tokofilmfestival@gmail.com

Administrative office: Corso G. Camera 84, 84036 Sala Consilina (SA), Italy.

Public admission: Previous programme information indicates that many festival screenings and public events are free.

2027 tickets: No confirmed paid ticket prices have been announced. Previous editions should therefore be used only as a general reference until the organisers publish the 2027 access arrangements.

Visitors should check the official website before travelling for the final programme, screening locations, participation requirements and any changes to admission procedures.

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