Andaras Traveling Film Festival 2027, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Andaras Traveling Film Festival 2027 is expected to continue its distinctive combination of short cinema, travel, landscapes, communities and cultural experiences in southwest Sardinia. Founded in 2019, the festival describes itself as Italy’s only short-film festival dedicated specifically to travel and has developed into a travelling cultural and experiential event connecting cinema with territory and local communities.

The festival’s central idea is travel as more than physical movement: a way of encountering different people, cultures, places and perspectives. Its programme combines international short films with filmmaker meetings, Cinema Talks, masterclasses, location scouting, music, outdoor screenings and local experiences.

The 2027 edition is expected to maintain this itinerant format, with activities potentially spread across communities in the Sulcis-Iglesiente area of Sardinia. Recent editions have involved Fluminimaggiore, Buggerru and Iglesias, transforming beaches, historic sites, public squares and cultural venues into temporary cinema and meeting spaces.

Festival dates

Festival period: June or July 2027 (Dates TBD)

The exact 2027 festival dates have not yet been announced. The festival traditionally takes place during the summer and combines several days of screenings, meetings, professional activities, cultural events and outdoor experiences.

Visitors should check the official festival programme before booking accommodation or transportation because the final schedule determines the participating towns, screening locations and special events.

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Venues & festival locations

Fluminimaggiore: Fluminimaggiore is the home of Andaras APS and has been a central location for the festival. Recent programmes have included Riola Park, the Breath Theater and other local spaces.

Buggerru: Buggerru has hosted screenings, music and cultural activities, including programmes at the Miners’ Museum and EXBA Terrace near the Surf Museum.

Iglesias: Iglesias has provided historic and urban settings for Cinema Talks and outdoor screenings, including the Chiostro di San Francesco and Piazza Lamarmora.

Portixeddu and coastal locations: The festival has also used coastal locations for special screenings and meetings, reinforcing its relationship with the landscape of the Mining Coast.

Full programme

The 2027 programme has not yet been released, but the festival’s established structure includes several interconnected elements.

Cinema competition: The principal programme presents international short films focused on travel, journeys, transformation, encounters, identity and different interpretations of movement and place. Recent selections have included fiction, documentary, animation and experimental works.

Cinema Talks: Directors, actors, writers and other guests meet audiences to discuss films, travel, creativity and social or cultural subjects.

Andaras Summer School: The festival offers educational masterclasses for people interested in filmmaking and audiovisual production. Recent editions have included courses in screenwriting, directing and film production, while the latest programme included an acting masterclass.

Location Scouting: Accredited participants can join guided explorations of the Costa delle Miniere, experiencing Sardinian landscapes as potential locations for film and audiovisual production.

Andaras Experience: Special activities combine cinema with local food, music, culture and the surrounding territory.

Music and cultural events: Recent programmes have included live concerts, book presentations, social gatherings and special cultural experiences alongside the film screenings.

Awards ceremony: The festival concludes with the presentation of its official awards followed by a closing celebration.

Featured films & premieres

The 2027 selection has not yet been announced. Andaras focuses on short films that interpret the concept of travel from different perspectives, including physical journeys, migration, exploration, identity, relationships and personal transformation.

Recent competition programmes have included international productions from countries such as Italy, France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Estonia, Lithuania, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Türkiye, the Czech Republic and Denmark.

Recent selected titles include The Last One, Brown Morning, Wall of Death Gypsy, Aventure FM, A Friend of Dorothy, My Mother Is a Cow, On Weary Wings Go By, Conex, Land of Cold, Kaminhu, Restare, Almost Certainly False, Dog and Wolf and Quinn.

The final 2027 programme will confirm the participating films, directors, countries, running times and any premiere classifications.

Directors, actors & guests

Andaras regularly invites filmmakers and cinema professionals to meet audiences and participate in discussions and educational activities. Recent editions have featured actor Adriano Giannini, actress Valeria Solarino and other filmmakers, artists and cultural figures.

The festival’s professional programme also creates opportunities for directors, producers and audiovisual operators to exchange ideas through meetings and industry-focused activities.

Recent international juries have included filmmaker Daniele Ciprì, Bianca Ferrari, Lucio Besana, actress Valeria Solarino, actor Lorenzo Richelmy and film critic Federico Gironi.

The 2027 jury and guest lineup will be announced with the official programme.

Screening schedule

The 2027 screening timetable has not yet been published. Recent editions have organised competitive films into themed screening programmes presented at different locations throughout the Mining Coast.

Opening screening: The opening programme can introduce the year’s competition and festival theme through a selection of short films.

Themed screenings: Recent programmes have used themes such as “Cinema of the Nomadic Lands,” “Cinema and Salsedine,” “Light on the Earth” and “In the Wild.”

Special screenings: Selected films outside the main competition can be presented alongside Cinema Talks, guest appearances or partner organisations.

Closing programme: The final screening programme is combined with the official awards ceremony and closing celebration.

Ticket types & accreditation

Public admission: Recent official programme information states that all festival events are free and open to the public. The standard public admission price is therefore $0.

Accredited access: Certain activities marked as “Andaras Experience Premium” are reserved for accredited participants because of organisational and capacity limitations.

Summer School: The Summer School has separate participation arrangements. The latest published masterclass regulation lists a total previous-edition fee equivalent to approximately $82, including membership and participation components. The 2027 fee has not been announced.

Limited-capacity activities: Location scouting, professional meetings and selected educational activities may require advance registration or accreditation.

Industry & professional access

Andaras provides professional opportunities through meetings between filmmakers, producers, festival representatives, cultural organisations and other audiovisual professionals.

Cinema Industries Meeting: Recent editions have included dedicated meetings bringing together professionals, authors and operators from the audiovisual sector.

Location scouting: Accredited participants can explore the Costa delle Miniere with guided activities designed around the territory and its potential as a filming environment.

Professional networking: The festival has historically encouraged connections between distributors, directors and producers, with earlier editions specifically highlighting increased professional relationships developed during the event.

Summer School: Educational masterclasses provide participants with direct access to experienced professionals working in areas such as screenwriting, directing, production and acting.

Red carpet & special events

Andaras is not structured primarily as a conventional red-carpet festival. Its special events are closely connected to travel, landscape, community and outdoor cultural experiences.

Opening celebration: The festival opening can include music, exhibitions, presentations, dinner experiences and the first competitive screening.

Cinema Talks: Public conversations with actors, directors, writers and cultural guests provide opportunities to meet personalities connected with the programme.

Live music: Recent editions have included concerts in coastal and community settings, including sunset performances.

Book and cultural presentations: Recent programming has included presentations by writers and artists alongside film activities.

Closing celebration: The final evening includes the official awards ceremony followed by a festival party involving audiences, guests and participants.

Festival rules

The official 2027 competition regulations should be consulted when submissions open. The festival’s programme and previous editions show a strong focus on short-form cinema dealing with travel and journeys.

Short-film focus: The competition is dedicated to short films, with previous programmes including fiction, documentary, animation and experimental works.

International participation: Previous selections have included filmmakers from numerous countries, making the competition international in scope.

Jury evaluation: Festival awards are determined by international juries. Recent editions have used separate professional juries for the official competition.

Submission requirements: Eligibility, running-time limits, production requirements, premiere conditions and submission procedures should be confirmed from the official 2027 regulations.

How to get there

By car from Cagliari: The official festival programme recommends travelling from Cagliari via State Road 130 toward Iglesias and then continuing on State Road 126 toward Fluminimaggiore.

From Iglesias: Iglesias is an important transport and accommodation base for visitors attending events in Fluminimaggiore and Buggerru.

By air: Cagliari Elmas Airport is a practical gateway for visitors arriving from mainland Italy and international destinations, followed by onward travel by road or regional public transport.

By car: A rental car is useful for visitors wanting to attend events in several festival towns and explore the Mining Coast between screenings.

Public transport & parking

Bus from Cagliari: The festival recommends public transport where possible. Fluminimaggiore can be reached using ARST services connecting the area with Iglesias and Arbus.

Local travel: Because the festival moves between Fluminimaggiore, Buggerru, Iglesias and coastal locations, visitors should check the final programme and local transport timetables before travelling.

Shared mobility: Andaras encourages visitors, guests and participants to favour public transport, shared journeys and lower-impact mobility solutions whenever possible.

Parking: Visitors travelling by car should use available public parking near individual festival venues. Availability can vary considerably between town-centre, beach and historic locations, so arriving early is advisable for popular screenings.

Accommodation areas

Fluminimaggiore: The most convenient base for visitors attending activities around the festival’s home community and the Breath Theater.

Buggerru: A practical coastal option for visitors interested in screenings and cultural events around the Miners’ Museum and seaside locations.

Iglesias: Iglesias offers a wider selection of hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and services and is particularly useful for visitors attending events across several festival locations.

Portixeddu: Coastal accommodation around Portixeddu can suit visitors who want to combine the festival with a beach stay.

Arbus: Arbus provides another option for exploring southwest Sardinia and travelling toward the festival area.

Food & dining

Food is an important part of the Andaras experience, with the festival regularly connecting cinema with local products, restaurants and shared meals.

Andaras Experience Dinner: Recent programmes have included dedicated festival dinners curated by Sapori in Movimento.

Local Sardinian cuisine: Visitors can look for traditional dishes such as culurgiones, malloreddus, pane carasau, pecorino, seadas and locally sourced meat and seafood.

Mining Coast cuisine: Restaurants in Fluminimaggiore, Buggerru and Iglesias provide opportunities to experience local Sardinian cooking between screenings.

Food and travel: Earlier editions have incorporated food-related experiences and tastings, including collaborations with Slow Food Italia and local partners.

Accessibility

Andaras uses a wide range of venues, including theatres, public squares, beaches, museums, historic cloisters, parks and coastal locations. Accessibility can therefore vary significantly between individual activities.

Visitors with mobility requirements should check the accessibility conditions of the specific venue before attending. Beach screenings and historic locations may have uneven surfaces or other physical access limitations.

The festival’s itinerant format also means that transportation between communities should be considered when planning a visit. The organisation encourages public transport and shared mobility where practical.

Best screenings to attend

Official competition: The main competitive screenings are the best starting point for visitors who want to experience the festival’s core international short-film programme.

Cinema of the Nomadic Lands: This recurring concept focuses directly on travel, movement and the experience of encountering different places and cultures.

Themed outdoor screenings: Programmes presented beside the coast, in historic spaces or in public parks provide a distinctive combination of cinema and Sardinian landscape.

Cinema Talks: These sessions are particularly useful for visitors interested in hearing directly from actors, directors and cultural guests.

Special screenings: Partner presentations and special films can offer perspectives outside the main competition, including social, environmental and cultural themes.

Awards ceremony: The final awards programme provides an opportunity to see the winning films and hear the official results before the closing celebration.

Previous year’s highlights

The latest edition centred on the theme “Frontiers,” interpreting frontiers as geographical, cultural, social and intimate spaces where travel becomes an experience of passage and transformation. The festival described the edition as a six-day journey across Fluminimaggiore, Buggerru and Iglesias.

The programme featured international short-film competitions alongside Cinema Talks, live music, special screenings, location scouting, the Andaras Summer School and professional meetings.

Recent guests and partners included actor Adriano Giannini, actress Valeria Solarino, Amnesty International Italia, writer and traveller Linda Campostrini, cartoonist Riccardo Atzeni and musician Don Leone.

The edition also introduced a Youth Jury for the “First Routes – New Generations” section, with students from Liceo Euclide’s Cinema Laboratory participating in the judging process.

The closing programme combined a special film presentation, the official awards ceremony and the Andaras Bilateral Party, bringing together audiences, guests and participants.

Official tickets & accreditation

Public events: Recent official programme information states that all standard festival events are free and open to the public, making general admission $0.

Premium experiences: Andaras Experience Premium activities are reserved for accredited participants because of organisational and capacity considerations.

Summer School: The Summer School has its own application and participation procedure. The latest published regulation lists a previous-edition total fee of approximately $82, while the 2027 fee has not yet been announced. Places are limited and selection can be based on the submitted biography and motivation.

Professional accreditation: Filmmakers, industry professionals and participants seeking access to restricted festival activities should follow the accreditation procedure announced for the 2027 edition.

Official contact: info@andarasfilmfestival.com

Summer School contact: workshop@andarasfilmfestival.com

Organisation: Andaras APS, Via Vittorio Emanuele 208, 09010 Fluminimaggiore, Sardinia, Italy. C.F. 90043500926.

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