Faito Doc Festival 2027, Monte Faito, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Faito Doc Festival 2027 will return to Monte Faito in Campania for another edition dedicated to international documentary cinema, bringing together filmmakers, artists, audiences, students and local communities in a mountain setting overlooking the Gulf of Naples. The festival combines auteur documentary films with conversations, workshops, exhibitions, music, artistic activities and outdoor experiences.

The 2027 edition is planned for July, with the exact festival dates still to be announced. The programme is expected to continue Faito Doc’s established focus on creative documentary cinema, including feature films, short films, Italian productions, film-school works and special screenings.

Faito Doc is particularly distinctive because cinema is presented alongside the landscape of Monte Faito. The festival describes the mountain as a natural setting for documentary cinema, encounters and discussions, with views toward the Bay of Naples, Vesuvius and the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida.

Festival dates

Faito Doc Festival 2027 is scheduled for July 2027, with the exact dates to be confirmed by the organisers.

The festival traditionally operates as a multi-day cultural event rather than a conventional cinema-only programme. Visitors can expect screenings to be combined with artistic activities, meetings, workshops, exhibitions, concerts and nature-based experiences.

The official programme and confirmed daily schedule should be checked closer to the festival once the 2027 edition is announced.

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Venues & festival locations

The principal festival location is Monte Faito in Vico Equense, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania. The festival’s official contact address is Strada Alta 65, Monte Faito – Vico Equense, 80069 Napoli, Italy.

Casa del Cinema

Casa del Cinema is the central screening and meeting location used by Faito Doc. Recent editions have hosted international feature and short-film competitions, Italian competition screenings, special events, children’s cinema, workshops, exhibitions and professional activities here.

Piazzale dei Capi

Piazzale dei Capi is another important festival gathering point, particularly for outdoor activities, performances, music and events connected with the surrounding landscape.

Faito Doc Camp

The Faito Doc Camp provides a dedicated camping environment for festival participants and supporters. It is designed as a communal space combining accommodation, artistic activities, music and social interaction.

Full programme

The 2027 programme is expected to combine documentary cinema with a broad cultural programme. Based on the established festival format, visitors can expect:

• International feature documentary competition
• International short documentary competition
• Film-school competition
• Italian documentary competition
• Special documentary screenings
• Focus programmes connected with Monte Faito
• Children’s and family cinema
• Documentary-related meetings and discussions
• Masterclasses and workshops
• Faito DOC Pitching
• Photography and visual-art exhibitions
• Land art and outdoor artistic projects
• Concerts and musical performances
• Yoga and meditation sessions
• Guided naturalistic and artistic walks
• Community activities
• Faito Doc Camp events

The recent programme has included approximately 50 selected works from filmmakers around the world, while the festival’s programmers review hundreds of submissions and proposals before selecting the final programme.

Featured films & premieres

The 2027 film selection has not yet been announced. The festival’s programming normally places strong emphasis on auteur documentary cinema, creative approaches to reality and films that explore social, cultural, personal and environmental subjects.

Recent editions have divided the programme into several major competitive strands, including international feature films, international shorts, film-school productions and Italian documentary works.

The 2026 selection demonstrated the breadth of the festival’s documentary programme, with works including Sainte Julie by Giulia Montineri, Dans Leur Monde by Isabelle Rey, Mama by Ana Cristina Benitez, Rashid, l’Enfant de Sinjar by Jasna Krajinovic and Tarantism Revisited by Anja Dreschke and Michaela Schäuble.

Premiere information for 2027 will depend on the films selected and the rights available to the festival.

Directors, actors & guests

Faito Doc Festival traditionally welcomes directors, filmmakers, artists, documentary specialists, students and cultural professionals from different countries. The festival describes its atmosphere as strongly focused on encounters between authors and audiences, rather than simply presenting films as standalone screenings.

The 2027 guest list has not yet been announced. Confirmed directors, filmmakers, jury members, lecturers and other guests should be added to the official programme when published.

Recent editions have featured international filmmakers and specialists alongside artistic directors Nathalie Rossetti and Turi Finocchiaro. The festival’s programming team includes authors, directors and industry experts from different backgrounds and nationalities.

Screening schedule

The detailed 2027 screening schedule has not yet been released.

The festival’s recent programming has spread screenings throughout the day, with morning, afternoon and evening sessions at Casa del Cinema. The schedule has included feature-length documentaries, short-film blocks, Italian competition works, film-school productions and special-event screenings.

The final timetable is expected to identify each film, screening location, presentation or guest appearance and any related discussion or meeting.

Visitors should allow additional time between screenings because the festival takes place in a mountain environment and its programme extends beyond the cinema auditorium.

Ticket types & accreditation

Public ticket information for Faito Doc Festival 2027 has not yet been announced.

Previous editions have offered free public access to screenings. Earlier festival information specifically described the event as free admission with voluntary donations, while the festival’s broader model has emphasised accessible cultural participation.

Public admission

Previous reference: $0 for public screenings, with voluntary donations accepted.

Festival accreditation

Accreditation arrangements for filmmakers, guests, professionals and participating organisations are expected to be announced with the 2027 programme.

Faito Doc Camp

Camping participation has operated separately from ordinary public screening access and is intended for festival participants and supporters. Registration requirements should be confirmed directly with the organisers.

Industry & professional access

Faito Doc has a dedicated professional dimension centred on documentary development, discussion and networking.

One of its established initiatives is Faito DOC Pitching, which supports documentary projects through professional selection, individual development and mentoring. Recent editions have involved mentors and specialists connected with organisations such as La Scam and ZaLab.

The festival’s programmers also review hundreds of submitted films, proposals from advisors and discoveries from other festivals before selecting the official programme. This gives filmmakers an opportunity to present documentary projects within an international auteur-cinema environment.

Professional activities for 2027 are expected to include pitching, meetings, workshops and opportunities for filmmakers to exchange ideas with other documentary professionals.

Red carpet & special events

Faito Doc is less focused on a conventional celebrity red-carpet format and more focused on direct encounters between filmmakers, artists and audiences.

Special events can include opening and closing gatherings, outdoor performances, concerts, exhibitions, artistic installations, documentary presentations and community activities.

Recent programming has included photography exhibitions, visual-art projects, concerts, children’s cinema, theatre activities, yoga, naturalistic walks and community-based events.

The Faito DOC Camp also provides a social setting where music, art and informal encounters become part of the festival experience.

Festival rules

The 2027 regulations and submission rules have not yet been published.

Faito Doc’s selection process is based on international documentary programming and includes feature films, shorts and other documentary forms. The festival’s programmers review submissions and other proposed works before creating the official selection.

Filmmakers should check the official 2027 regulations for:

• Eligibility requirements
• Film duration limits
• Production-date requirements
• Submission categories
• Premiere requirements
• Subtitle and screening-copy requirements
• Submission deadlines
• Technical specifications
• Selection notification procedures
• Rights and screening permissions

The final rules published by the festival should be treated as the authoritative requirements for 2027 submissions.

How to get there

Monte Faito is located above Vico Equense in the Monti Lattari area of Campania, overlooking the Gulf of Naples. The festival describes reaching the mountain as part of the overall experience rather than simply travelling to a conventional city cinema.

By plane

The nearest major airport is Naples International Airport. From the airport, visitors can travel toward Vico Equense using the Curreri Viaggi airport service and then continue toward Monte Faito by local transport or festival-arranged assistance when available.

By car

Drivers travelling from Naples or Rome can follow the motorway network toward the Sorrento Peninsula and exit at Vico Equense. The festival advises visitors using GPS to reach Vico Equense first and then enter Monte Faito as the final destination because mountain roads can be difficult.

By train

From Naples Central Station, visitors can use the Circumvesuviana regional railway toward Sorrento and connect through the Vico Equense or Castellammare di Stabia area for the onward journey to Monte Faito.

Public transport & parking

Public transport to Monte Faito requires more planning than travelling to an urban cinema.

The festival’s official travel information recommends reaching the area by regional rail and then continuing toward the mountain. Connections from Naples can involve the Circumvesuviana railway, local buses and, depending on operating arrangements, the cable car connection from Castellammare di Stabia.

Visitors travelling by car should follow the road directions carefully because Monte Faito is reached through mountain roads. Parking availability can vary according to the exact festival location and local conditions.

Because some festival activities take place outdoors and across different areas of the mountain, visitors should allow extra time for walking between locations.

Accommodation areas

Accommodation is available around Monte Faito and in nearby towns on the Sorrento Peninsula.

Monte Faito

Staying directly on the mountain is convenient for visitors attending several festival activities. The festival has previously listed accommodation options in the Faito area, including La Sorgente and La Ginestra.

Faito Doc Camp

The Faito Doc Camp is a dedicated camping option associated with the festival. It is designed around community, artistic activities, music and shared experiences and is intended for festival guests and supporters.

Vico Equense

Vico Equense provides a practical base for visitors who want access to Monte Faito while remaining closer to shops, restaurants and transport connections.

Naples and Castellammare di Stabia

Visitors who prefer a larger selection of hotels can stay in Naples or Castellammare di Stabia and travel toward Monte Faito for festival activities.

Food & dining

Food is part of the wider Monte Faito experience, with the festival’s activities often connecting cinema with local territory, nature and community.

Recent programming has included walks toward Pimonte accompanied by opportunities to taste local products such as caciotta from the Monti Lattari, Cannellino tomatoes from Pimonte, artisan cured meats, honey and other regional specialities.

Visitors staying on Monte Faito can combine festival activities with local restaurants, cafés and accommodation-based dining. Those staying in Vico Equense or nearby towns will find a wider range of Campanian restaurants and traditional food options.

For festival days involving long walks or multiple screenings, visitors should plan meals and refreshments around the programme, particularly because the mountain setting has fewer services than central Naples.

Accessibility

Faito Doc Festival takes place in a natural mountain environment, so accessibility can vary significantly between screening venues, outdoor areas, paths and accommodation.

Casa del Cinema is the principal festival venue, while some activities take place in forest areas, viewpoints, camping spaces and outdoor locations. Visitors with mobility requirements should contact the organisers before travelling to discuss access arrangements for specific activities.

The festival provides direct contact information for its team and recommends contacting organisers when visitors have questions about reaching Monte Faito or arranging assistance.

Accessibility information for individual 2027 venues should be confirmed once the programme and locations are published.

Best screenings to attend

International feature competition

The international feature competition is central to the festival and is a strong choice for visitors interested in auteur documentary filmmaking and longer-form cinematic storytelling.

International short competition

Short-film sessions provide an opportunity to see multiple documentary perspectives in a single programme and often showcase emerging filmmakers.

Italian competition

The Italian competition highlights documentary production connected with Italy and provides a useful introduction to contemporary Italian nonfiction cinema. Recent editions have included both feature-length and shorter works.

Film-school competition

The film-school section is particularly suitable for visitors interested in emerging directors and new documentary languages.

Special screenings and Focus Monte Faito

These programmes connect cinema directly with the festival’s location and community. They can include films about Monte Faito, local stories and works created through educational or community projects.

Outdoor and cultural events

Visitors who want more than cinema should include exhibitions, concerts, walks, workshops and other activities in their plans.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 edition was the festival’s 19th edition and used the theme “Community”. Its programme combined documentaries with exhibitions, walks, land art, concerts, yoga, meetings, masterclasses and children’s activities.

The 2026 film programme included around 50 films from approximately 20 countries, according to contemporary press coverage collected by the festival. The selection included international feature and short competitions, a film-school competition, Italian competition works, Focus Monte Faito productions and special screenings.

The programme also featured Faito DOC Pitching, the Faito DOC Camp, photography and visual-art exhibitions, concerts, Docs for Kids, naturalistic and artistic walks, yoga sessions and community-oriented performances.

Awards included prizes for feature and short films, film-school works, Italian competition films and audience recognition, alongside special awards connected with the festival’s partner organisations and communities.

Official tickets & accreditation

Official 2027 ticket and accreditation information has not yet been released.

Previous public information indicates that Faito Doc has operated with free public screenings and voluntary donations rather than conventional paid cinema tickets. A previous edition was explicitly promoted as offering free admission with voluntary donations, so $0 can be used as the previous-edition public admission reference until the organisers publish the 2027 policy.

Professional participants, filmmakers, guests and Faito Doc Camp participants may have separate registration requirements. The festival’s official contact details for programme and professional enquiries include faitodocfestival@gmail.com and +32 495 685 643.

For the latest 2027 registration instructions, visitors and professionals should use the official Faito Doc Festival information channels.

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