Capri, Hollywood – The Film Festival 2026-2027 – Italy

• December 26, 2026
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• January 2, 2027
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What to expect

Capri, Hollywood – The Film Festival 2026-2027 – Italy is annual international film festival held every late December or early January in Capri, established in 1995 by Italian journalist Pascal Vicedomini in association with Capri In The World Institute, non-profit organisation dedicated to building bridge between film communities of Italy and Hollywood.

The International Film festival presented eighty films including premieres and special screenings, symposiums and music performances in past editions, growing to more than two hundred screenings in recent editions. Like many festivals, Capri screens and honors eclectic mix of European art house films and American independent releases attracting awards attention, serving as key Oscar season event between Christmas and New Year.

The festival is produced by Capri in The World Institute with sponsorship of Ministry of Culture and Region Campania Film Commission Campania, among patronages Città di Capri, Comune di Anacapri, Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean and other institutions. During COVID-19 pandemic, festival expanded beyond Capri, with 25th edition organised virtually via MyMovies.it and Eventive.org, now returning to hybrid model with physical screenings plus digital platforms.

Festival dates

Official Dates: December 26, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Schedule Framework: Festival runs eight days from December 26 to January 2, with opening day gala, daily screenings, symposiums, music performances and awards announcements. Recent editions featured more than two hundred screenings at ANACAPRI Cinema Paradiso, CAPRI Cinema Internazionale and digital platforms mymovies.it and eventive.org. Forum titled Cinema – Where is the Money enlivened week at Capri, with special prizes honoring works on social justice including Capri-Lete Peace Award.

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Venues & festival locations

Anacapri Cinema Paradiso: Main venue in Anacapri, historic cinema hosting opening gala, legend awards and major premieres. Opening films such as The Wheels Of Heaven directed by Ben Charles Edwards starring Mickey Rourke officially opened 2024 edition at 6:15 PM in Anacapri Cinema Paradiso. Capri Legend Award ceremonies for Quentin Tarantino, Samuel L Jackson, Baz Luhrmann held here.

Capri Cinema Internazionale: Second main cinema in Capri town, hosting parallel screenings, special contests and industry screenings. Both cinemas operate simultaneously to accommodate more than two hundred screenings during week.

Digital Platforms: MyMovies.it Italian website and Eventive.org host virtual screenings, talks, panels and workshops via social media platforms, allowing global audience to access festival, legacy from 25th virtual edition.

Sorrento Expansion: During recent editions, festival expanded to Sorrento and other locations, inviting public in safety with dense programming on blue island and in Sorrento, supporting exhibitors and cultural idea of cinema seen in cinemas.

Roma Fall Gala: Annual pre Capri Hollywood Festival Gala held in Rome anticipating most expected event on Isle of Capri, where Person of the Year Award feted by celebrities such as Gerard Butler honoring Tony Renis and Princess Ira Furstenberg feted by Oliver Trevena.

Full programme

Opening Gala: Grand opening gala on December 27 with official opening film, red carpet, legend awards and European Director of Year Award. Recent openings include The Wheels Of Heaven 2024, Me Captain Io capitano by Matteo Garrone honored in 2023.

Competition Screenings: Competition section open to international films, animation, documentaries and fiction, with eighty to more than two hundred films including premieres and special screenings. Forum Cinema – Where is the Money discusses financing.

Special Prizes: Special prizes honor works on burning topics of social justice including Capri-Lete Peace Award to films such as Roberto Faenza film about Mafia murder of priest In the Light of Sun, and Francesco Nuti NuovoImaie award honoring Mamadou Kouassi.

Symposiums and Music: Symposiums and music performances enliven week, with discussions on industry, Oscar season, Italian and Hollywood bridge, plus live music.

Awards Week: Awards announced throughout week and final awards on January 2, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Ensemble, Best Adapted Screenplay and special Capri awards.

Virtual Program: During pandemic, festival offered talks, panels and workshops held via social media platforms, now continuing as hybrid model.

Featured films & premieres

Opening Films: Opening films include The Wheels Of Heaven directed by Ben Charles Edwards starring Mickey Rourke 2024, Me Captain Io capitano by Matteo Garrone 2023, All The Invisible Children for 10th anniversary, Tommy Lee Jones Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada Italian premiere December 27.

Award Contenders: Recent editions featured Oscar contenders such as Emilia Pérez winning six awards including Best Picture 2024, Oppenheimer Best Picture 2023, Silver Linings Playbook Best Film of Year 2012, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Get Out, Darkest Hour, Lion Best Adapted Screenplay 2016, Conclave, The Brutalist, Dune Part Two, Wicked.

Italian Premieres: Italian premieres of international films including Walk the Line by James Mangold, World’s Fastest Indian by Roger Donaldson, Los Tres Entierros De Melquiades Estrada, Fun with Dick and Jane, Derailed, Forever Blues by Franco Nero, Family Stone, Notturno by Gianfranco Rosi, The Truffle Hunters by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, Trial of Chicago 7 Best Picture 2020 virtual edition.

Special Screenings: Special screenings of European art house and American independent releases attracting awards attention, including films by Quentin Tarantino, Baz Luhrmann Australia, Samuel L Jackson The Spirit, Cristiano Comencini Don’t Tell.

Documentaries and Shorts: Competition includes documentaries, animation, fiction, medium and short films, with winning film in each category receiving special recognition from Capri Special Contest Board.

Directors, actors & guests

Legend Award Honorees: Capri Legend Award honorees include Quentin Tarantino prolific filmmaker revered worldwide, Samuel L Jackson, Baz Luhrmann carving unique path with Australia, Melissa Leo at 2011 festival, Sophia Loren honored for brilliant career, Franco Nero, Roberto Andò president of 26th edition.

Recent Directors: Directors honored include Matteo Garrone awarded Capri European Director of Year 2023 for Me Captain, Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer, Edward Berger for Conclave, Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez, Alfonso Cuarón for Roma, Quentin Tarantino for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Ben Charles Edwards for Wheels of Heaven.

Actors: Actors feted include Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall for Me Captain, Mamadou Kouassi honored in name of maestro Francesco Nuti, Sunny Pawar Dev Patel Nicole Kidman for Lion, Bradley Cooper Jennifer Lawrence Robert DeNiro for Silver Linings Playbook, Adrien Brody for Brutalist, Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez, Colman Domingo for Rustin, Carey Mulligan for Maestro, Joaquin Phoenix for Joker, Renée Zellweger for Judy.

Producers and Industry: Producers of Year Award including Pascal Caucheteux, Jacques Audiard, Valérie Schermann, Anthony Vaccarello for Emilia Pérez, Edward Walson Mogul of Year, Lady Monika Bacardi Person of Year 2024, Massimo Ghini Art Award, Gary Stretch and Gianluigi Lembo People Award.

Festival Leadership: Festival chairman and producer Mark Canton, festival director Pascal Vicedomini, jury members including distinguished Italian and Italian-American filmmakers.

Screening schedule

Daily Screenings: Daily screenings from morning to late evening at Anacapri Cinema Paradiso and Capri Cinema Internazionale, with more than two hundred screenings across eight days, averaging twenty five films per day.

Opening Day: December 26 start with screenings, December 27 grand opening gala at 6:15 PM in Anacapri Cinema Paradiso with official opening film.

Competition Blocks: Feature, medium and short films screened in blocks, with filmmakers able to use official Capri Hollywood laurel for promotional purposes.

Awards Screenings: Award-winning films screened with special ceremonies such as Lion Best Adapted Screenplay ceremony December 29 at Cinema Paradiso in Anacapri.

Virtual Screenings: Screenings available via MyMovies.it and Eventive.org for global audience, with films available on demand during festival period.

Special Events: Special prizes screenings, forum Cinema – Where is the Money, symposiums and music performances interspersed throughout schedule.

Ticket types & accreditation

Public Screenings: Public screenings at Anacapri Cinema Paradiso and Capri Cinema Internazionale accessible with festival passes and individual tickets, supporting exhibitors and cultural idea of cinema seen in cinemas not only on platforms.

Festival Pass: Full festival pass for eight days providing access to all screenings at both cinemas and digital platforms, previous pricing around EUR 150 to EUR 250 approximately USD 162 to USD 270.

Daily Pass: Daily pass for single day screenings, previously around EUR 25 to EUR 40 approximately USD 27 to USD 43.

Single Screening: Single screening tickets previously around EUR 10 to EUR 15 approximately USD 11 to USD 16, available at cinema box offices.

Virtual Access: Virtual access via MyMovies.it subscription or individual virtual tickets, previously around EUR 10 to EUR 20 approximately USD 11 to USD 22 for virtual festival pass, allowing access to screenings, talks, panels and workshops held via social media.

Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: Full festival pass USD 162 to USD 270, daily pass USD 27 to USD 43, single screening USD 11 to USD 16, virtual pass USD 11 to USD 22. Some screenings free for local community. Prices may vary for 2026-2027 edition, check official website https://capri-world.com/ for updated accreditation.

Industry & professional access

Industry Accreditation: Industry accreditation for producers, distributors, buyers and press, providing access to all screenings, forums, symposiums and networking events, with sponsorship of Ministry of Culture and Region Campania Film Commission.

Capri Special Contest Board: At conclusion of festival, director of winning film in each category Feature, Medium and Short receives special recognition from Capri Special Contest Board, with filmmakers able to use official Capri Hollywood laurel for promotional purposes.

Forum and Symposiums: Forum Cinema – Where is the Money and other symposiums enliven week, with forum discussing financing, production and distribution, attracting industry professionals.

Networking: Networking events at Roma Fall Gala and on island, with Person of Year Award and other special awards providing industry networking.

Press Access: International press access with screenings and interviews, drawing directors, actors and international press around New Year.

Film Commission Support: Support from Film Commission Campania and Ministry of Culture providing industry connections and funding opportunities.

Red carpet & special events

Grand Opening Gala: Grand opening gala on December 27 at Anacapri Cinema Paradiso with red carpet, opening film premiere and European Director of Year Award, attended by international stars and Italian artistes.

Capri Legend Award: Capri Legend Award ceremony honoring Hollywood legends such as Quentin Tarantino, Samuel L Jackson, Baz Luhrmann, with producer and festival chairman Mark Canton presenting.

Roma Fall Gala: Annual pre festival gala in Rome anticipating most expected event on Isle of Capri, where Person of Year Award feted by celebrities, including Tony Renis feted by Gerard Butler and Princess Ira Furstenberg feted by Oliver Trevena and Tommaso Basili.

Person of Year and Special Awards: Special Capri awards including Capri Mogul of Year Edward Walson, Capri Person of Year Lady Monika Bacardi, Capri Art Award Massimo Ghini, Capri People Award Gary Stretch and Gianluigi Lembo, Capri Award 100 anni di studios Daniele Taddei.

Red Carpet Screenings: Red carpet screenings for award contenders and Italian premieres, with directors and actors attending screenings of their latest projects.

New Year Events: Festival invites public in safety even on days of New Year’s Eve and New Year with dense programming, celebrating New Year on blue island with cinema.

Festival rules

Official Invitation: Once filmmaker or rights holder has accepted official invitation, selected film may not be withdrawn from festival.

Laurel Use: Filmmakers of selected films may use official Capri Hollywood laurel for promotional purposes.

Awards Recognition: At conclusion of festival, director of winning film in each category Feature, Medium and Short receives special recognition from Capri Special Contest Board.

Screening Formats: Films screened at Anacapri Cinema Paradiso, Capri Cinema Internazionale and digital platforms MyMovies.it and Eventive.org, with technical specifications provided to filmmakers.

Press and Industry: Press and industry accreditation required for access to certain screenings, forums and red carpet events.

Safety: Festival emphasizes supporting exhibitors and cultural idea of cinema seen in cinemas in safety, with safety protocols for screenings.

Language: Films screened in original language with Italian and English subtitles where applicable.

How to get there

Location: Festival takes place in Capri, Italy, specifically Anacapri and Capri town, island off coast of Naples in Campania region.

By Air: Naples International Airport Capodichino closest, with flights from major Italian and European cities and international connections, then transfer to Naples port.

By Ferry: Ferries and hydrofoils from Naples Molo Beverello and Sorrento to Capri Marina Grande, frequent service year-round, crossing approximately 45 to 80 minutes, then bus or funicular to Anacapri and Capri town.

By Bus on Island: Buses connect Marina Grande to Anacapri and Capri town, with frequent service, tickets previously around EUR 2 to EUR 3 approximately USD 2 to USD 3.

Funicular: Funicular connects Marina Grande to Capri town, then bus to Anacapri and Cinema Paradiso.

By Car: Cars not allowed for non-residents on Capri island, use ferry as foot passenger and public transport on island.

Walking: Anacapri and Capri town walkable, with Cinema Paradiso in Anacapri accessible via short walk from Anacapri center.

Public transport & parking

Ferry Service: Ferry and hydrofoil service from Naples and Sorrento to Marina Grande is main transport, with tickets previously around EUR 15 to EUR 25 approximately USD 16 to USD 27 each way.

Island Buses: Island bus network connects Marina Grande, Capri town, Anacapri and other areas, with tickets at kiosks and on board, operating frequently during festival.

Funicular: Funicular between Marina Grande and Capri town, convenient for reaching Capri town and connections to Anacapri.

Taxis on Island: Taxis available on island, with convertible taxis offering scenic rides, previously around EUR 15 to EUR 25 approximately USD 16 to USD 27 for short rides.

Parking in Naples: Parking at Naples port area for those leaving car on mainland and taking ferry, with garages previously around EUR 20 to EUR 30 per day approximately USD 22 to USD 32.

No Car on Island: Non-resident cars not allowed on island, so parking not available on Capri, use public transport.

Walking: Best way to explore Anacapri and Capri town between screenings, with both cinemas within walking distance of centers.

Accommodation areas

Anacapri – Closest to Main Venue: Hotels and B&Bs in Anacapri near Cinema Paradiso offer closest access to main screenings, with stunning views of island and sea, prices previously USD 150 to USD 400 per night during festival period due to high demand.

Capri Town – Near Second Venue: Hotels in Capri town near Cinema Internazionale, upscale area with luxury shopping and dining, prices previously USD 200 to USD 600 per night.

Marina Grande – Ferry Access: Hotels near Marina Grande ferry terminal offering easy access to ferries, with sea views, prices previously USD 120 to USD 300 per night.

Sorrento – Mainland Option: Sorrento offers more affordable mainland option with ferry connections to Capri, festival expanded to Sorrento in recent editions with dense programming, prices previously USD 100 to USD 250 per night.

Naples – Budget Mainland: Naples offers budget mainland option with ferry connections, with hotels previously USD 70 to USD 180 per night.

Luxury Villas: Luxury villas and boutique hotels on island offering exclusive stays for stars and industry, previously USD 400 to USD 1000 per night.

Food & dining

Anacapri Restaurants: Restaurants in Anacapri near Cinema Paradiso offering traditional Caprese cuisine, seafood and Italian dishes, meals previously USD 25 to USD 60 per person.

Capri Town Fine Dining: Upscale restaurants in Capri town with Michelin-starred options, sea views and celebrity spotting during festival, previously USD 50 to USD 150 per person.

Marina Grande Seafood: Seafood restaurants at Marina Grande near ferry terminal, fresh catch of day, previously USD 20 to USD 50 per person.

Sorrento and Naples: Restaurants in Sorrento and Naples offering more affordable options, with pizza, pasta and local cuisine previously USD 15 to USD 35 per person.

Festival Catering: Festival galas and special events include catering with Italian and international cuisine, with sponsor hospitality.

Cafes and Bars: Cafes and bars in Anacapri and Capri town for coffee, aperitivo and light meals between screenings, previously USD 5 to USD 15.

Accessibility

Cinema Access: Anacapri Cinema Paradiso and Capri Cinema Internazionale have some accessibility features, with ground floor access and assistance available.

Island Terrain: Capri island has hilly terrain, cobblestone streets and steps between levels, challenging for mobility devices, though main towns have some accessible routes.

Ferry Accessibility: Ferries and hydrofoils have limited accessibility, with assistance available for boarding.

Public Transport Accessibility: Island buses have limited low-floor access, with some routes more accessible than others.

Virtual Access: Digital platforms MyMovies.it and Eventive.org provide accessible virtual screenings, talks, panels and workshops held via social media for those unable to attend physically.

Information: For specific accessibility needs, contact organizers via info@caprihollywood.com or official website https://capri-world.com/ for information on accessible routes and facilities.

Best screenings to attend

Opening Gala: Grand opening gala December 27 at 6:15 PM in Anacapri Cinema Paradiso with official opening film such as The Wheels Of Heaven, red carpet and European Director of Year Award, must-see for festival atmosphere.

Best Picture Winners: Screenings of Best Picture winners such as Emilia Pérez six awards 2024, Oppenheimer 2023, Silver Linings Playbook, Trial of Chicago 7, Three Billboards, Get Out, showcasing Oscar contenders.

Legend Award Screenings: Screenings of latest projects by Legend Award honorees such as Quentin Tarantino Inglourious Basterds, Baz Luhrmann Australia, Samuel L Jackson The Spirit, with honorees attending.

Italian Premieres: Italian premieres of international films such as Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, Walk the Line, World’s Fastest Indian, offering first chance to see films in Italy.

Documentaries and Shorts: Competition documentaries, animation, fiction, medium and short films with special recognition, including Notturno and Truffle Hunters top honors.

Special Prizes: Screenings of special prize winners on social justice topics such as Capri-Lete Peace Award films.

Previous year’s highlights

29th Edition Emilia Pérez Dominance: 29th edition Capri Hollywood International Film Festival Awards Emilia Pérez dominated with six wins including Best Picture, Best Actress Karla Sofía Gascón, Best Ensemble Cast, Best Producers Pascal Caucheteux Jacques Audiard Valérie Schermann Anthony Vaccarello, Best European Director Jacques Audiard and other honors, with three awards to The Brutalist and two each for Conclave, Dune Part Two and Wicked.

2023 Oppenheimer and Garrone: 2023 edition Oppenheimer Best Picture, Christopher Nolan Best Director, Colman Domingo Best Actor for Rustin, Carey Mulligan Best Actress for Maestro, Matteo Garrone honored with Capri European Director of Year Award for Me Captain Io capitano, with more than two hundred screenings at Anacapri Cinema Paradiso and Capri Cinema Internazionale plus digital platforms.

Virtual 25th Edition: Virtual 25th edition organized during COVID-19 pandemic expanded beyond Capri with screenings via MyMovies.it and talks via social media, with Aaron Sorkin Trial of Chicago 7 named Best Picture of Year, showing resilience and adaptation.

Legend Awards: Legendary actress Sophia Loren honored for brilliant career, Quentin Tarantino Legend Award, Tony Renis Person of Year feted by Gerard Butler at Roma Fall Gala, Princess Ira Furstenberg Person of Year feted by Oliver Trevena, highlighting star power.

Community and Industry: Festival produced by Capri in The World Institute with sponsorship of Ministry of Culture and Region Campania, supporting exhibitors and cultural idea of cinema seen in cinemas and not only on platforms, even on New Year’s Eve and New Year inviting public in safety with dense programming on blue island and in Sorrento.

Official tickets & accreditation

Official Website: https://capri-world.com/

Contact: Email info@caprihollywood.com

Tickets: Tickets for screenings at Anacapri Cinema Paradiso and Capri Cinema Internazionale available via official website and cinema box offices, with festival pass, daily pass and single screening options, plus virtual access via MyMovies.it and Eventive.org.

Accreditation: Industry and press accreditation via official website, providing access to all screenings, forums, symposiums, red carpet events and networking, with sponsorship of Ministry of Culture and Film Commission Campania.

Program: Complete program with more than two hundred screenings, forum Cinema – Where is the Money, special prizes and awards published on official website before festival.

Location: Capri island off coast of Naples, venues Anacapri Cinema Paradiso and Capri Cinema Internazionale, plus digital platforms.

Patronages: Among patronages Città di Capri, Comune di Anacapri, Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, Città di Capri, with production by Capri in The World Institute.

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