Figari International Short Film Fest 2027, Golfo Aranci, Italy

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Figari International Short Film Fest 2027 is expected to bring international short cinema, emerging filmmakers, industry professionals and public screenings to Golfo Aranci in Sardinia. The festival focuses on short films, new media and digital arts, combining a competitive film programme with professional activities designed around the development, production, distribution and international circulation of short films.

The festival traditionally creates an open-air cinema atmosphere by using locations around Golfo Aranci, including the seafront and beaches. Screenings are complemented by director meetings, photocalls, special screenings, cultural activities, parties and events that connect cinema with the Sardinian setting.

The 2027 edition is expected to continue the combination of the Figari International Short Film Fest and the Figari International Short Film Market. The market provides a professional meeting point for filmmakers, producers, distributors, festival programmers, buyers and other audiovisual professionals.

Dates des festivals

Festival period: June or July 2027 (Dates TBD)

The exact 2027 dates have not yet been announced. Visitors and industry professionals should check the official festival programme before arranging travel, accommodation or professional accreditation.

The festival normally combines several days of public screenings with market and industry activities, allowing visitors to attend both the cinematic programme and selected professional events.

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Lieux et lieux de festival

Golfo Aranci seafront: The seafront is one of the festival’s distinctive screening locations, providing an outdoor setting for official competition programmes and evening events. Recent programmes have used the seafront for screenings, photocalls and festival activities.

Cala Sassari Beach: Cala Sassari has hosted outdoor screenings, pitch sessions, social events and closing activities. Its beach setting is an important part of the festival’s identity.

Cala Moresca Beach: The festival has also used Cala Moresca for screenings and environmental activities, combining cinema with the natural surroundings of Sardinia.

Villa Sospiri: Villa Sospiri is used for professional market activities, accreditation, meetings, presentations and industry sessions.

Other local venues: Restaurants, bars and hospitality locations may also host informal networking events, parties and market-related activities depending on the annual programme.

Programme complet

The 2027 programme has not yet been published, but the festival’s established format provides a useful indication of what visitors can expect.

Official Competition: The main competitive section presents selected international and Italian short films before the public and an industry jury. The selection can include fiction, animation and other forms of short audiovisual storytelling.

National Selection: Italian productions form an important part of the programme, giving audiences an opportunity to discover contemporary Italian short-film directors and emerging talent.

International Selection: International films bring together filmmakers from different countries and cinematic traditions, with previous selections including productions from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

Animation: Animated shorts are presented as a dedicated part of the competitive selection, providing a programme covering different animation techniques and visual styles.

Regional Selection: Films connected with Sardinia and the wider regional filmmaking community receive dedicated attention within the competition.

Figari International Short Film Market: The professional programme includes panels, workshops, masterclasses, pitch sessions, festival presentations and one-to-one meetings for accredited professionals.

Looking4: Selected projects can participate in a development and pitching programme focused on short films seeking production, co-production, distribution or festival opportunities.

Films en vedette & premières

The 2027 film selection has not yet been announced. The festival regularly presents films identified as Italian, European or international premieres, giving audiences opportunities to see new short films that may have limited theatrical or festival exposure elsewhere.

Recent official selections have included international titles such as Mesopotamia,TX, Coyotes, The Sentry, Living Stones, Beyond Silence, Yo Yo et Insondable. Animation selections have included Holy Heavêness, God Is Shy, Winter in March, Everblind et Strange Teen Spirit.

Italian and Sardinian productions have also featured prominently, with recent titles including Tempi Supplementari, Festa in Famiglia, Linea Parallela, Sante, Nowhere, Arborea et Domus de Janas.

The final 2027 catalogue will confirm film titles, directors, running times, countries of production and premiere status.

Réalisateurs, acteurs et invités

Figari International Short Film Fest brings together directors, actors, producers, writers and other cinema professionals connected with the selected films. Directors from the official competition can participate in press activities, photocalls and discussions with audiences and industry representatives.

The festival’s professional market also attracts producers, distributors, festival programmers, buyers and decision makers from the international short-film sector.

Previous programmes have featured filmmakers including Matteo Memè, Nadir Taji, Blanca Passaro, Andrea Arcangeli, Jake Wachtel, Rand Beiruty, Jákob Ladányi Jancsó, Pablo Guirado and others represented in the official competition.

The confirmed 2027 guest and jury lineup will be announced by the festival.

Calendrier des projections

The 2027 screening schedule has not yet been released. Based on the festival’s established format, official competition programmes are normally organised into multiple screening blocks spread across different outdoor locations.

Recent programming has placed evening competition screenings at the Golfo Aranci seafront and beaches, with each programme combining several short films. Press activities and photocalls involving directors and jury members have also been incorporated around the screenings.

The final schedule should be checked for individual film titles, venue information, premiere status, guest appearances and any special screenings.

Types de billets et accréditations

Public screenings: The festival’s public programme is centred around open festival screenings and outdoor cinema experiences. Specific 2027 ticketing arrangements have not yet been announced.

Professional accreditation: The Figari International Short Film Market uses a professional accreditation system giving accredited participants access to market activities as well as festival activities.

Previous-edition accreditation: The most recently published accreditation structure listed a regular professional accreditation at approximately $35 and a late accreditation at approximately $47, converted from the published previous-edition prices using an approximate EUR-to-USD rate. The 2027 rates may differ.

On-site accreditation: The published market information states that professional accreditation cannot be purchased on site, so professionals should complete the application process in advance.

Industrie et accès professionnel

The Figari International Short Film Market is one of the festival’s central professional components. It is designed for filmmakers, producers, distributors, festival programmers, buyers and other audiovisual professionals interested in short-film development and circulation.

Panels: Industry discussions address financing, distribution, sales, festival strategies and the international audiovisual market.

Pitch sessions: Filmmakers can present selected projects to producers, distributors, broadcasters, festival programmers and other industry professionals.

One-to-one meetings: Accredited participants can participate in professional meetings intended to encourage collaboration, feedback and new opportunities.

Meet Fest: The programme can include presentations from international festivals and industry events, allowing filmmakers to learn about different festival strategies and professional opportunities.

Professional video library: Accreditation has also included access to PRAMAMOVIE, the festival’s professional video library.

Tapis rouge & événements spéciaux

Figari International Short Film Fest combines film screenings with a social and outdoor festival atmosphere. Recent programmes have included director photocalls before competition screenings, opening and closing events, special screenings and evening parties.

Photocalls: Directors and jury members can participate in official photocall activities connected with the competition.

Opening events: Festival and market activities can be introduced through social gatherings and special events.

Special screenings: The programme may include films outside the regular competition, including collaborations with other film and cultural organisations.

Closing night: The final programme traditionally includes awards and a closing celebration.

Règles du festival

The 2027 regulations will determine the official eligibility requirements and submission conditions. The festival’s current participation information states that the competitive section selects films from submissions received through the festival’s official submission process.

Short-film format: Recent regulations have accepted short films with a maximum running time of 20 minutes, including titles.

Production eligibility: The eligible production period is specified in each annual call and may change for the 2027 edition.

Submission platform: Films can be submitted through the festival’s FilmFreeway page.

Selection: Submitted films are reviewed for inclusion in the competitive programme, with selected works screened before a public audience and a professional jury.

Awards: Winners receive a plaque and a cash or service prize provided through the festival’s supporting partners.

Comment y arriver

Par avion : Olbia is the principal airport for visitors travelling to Golfo Aranci. From Olbia, travellers can continue by train, bus, taxi or rental car.

From Olbia Airport: The festival’s transport information indicates that local bus connections can be used to reach Olbia’s railway and bus network before continuing toward Golfo Aranci.

En voiture : Rental cars are a practical option for visitors who want to travel between Golfo Aranci, beaches, accommodation areas and nearby Sardinian destinations.

By ferry: Visitors arriving by ferry can travel from the Olbia port area toward Golfo Aranci using local transport or private vehicles.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Train : A rail connection operates between Olbia and Golfo Aranci, providing a public transport option for visitors travelling without a car.

Bus : The Olbia–Golfo Aranci route is served by Line 610. Visitors should check the latest timetable before travelling because local schedules can change.

Airport connections: Local bus services connect Olbia Airport with the city’s transport network.

Stationnement : Visitors travelling by car should look for public parking around Golfo Aranci and near individual festival locations. Parking availability can become more limited around popular evening screenings and beach events, so arriving early is advisable.

Zones d’hébergement

Golfo Aranci: Staying in Golfo Aranci provides the most convenient access to the festival’s seafront, beaches and local activities.

Olbia: Olbia offers a broader selection of hotels, apartments and transport connections and is a practical base for visitors arriving by air or ferry.

Porto Rotondo: This nearby resort area provides additional accommodation and dining choices for visitors combining the festival with a Sardinian coastal holiday.

Porto San Paolo: Another useful base for exploring the northeastern Sardinian coast, particularly for visitors travelling by car.

San Teodoro: A larger tourist destination farther south, offering numerous accommodation choices and making it suitable for visitors planning a longer holiday around the festival.

Restauration et restauration

Golfo Aranci offers restaurants, cafés, bars and seafood establishments within easy reach of the festival locations. Sardinian cuisine provides a strong local element, with seafood, pasta, grilled fish and regional specialities commonly available.

Seafood: Restaurants around Golfo Aranci are well suited to visitors looking for locally sourced fish and seafood dishes.

Sardinian cuisine: Traditional dishes can include culurgiones, fregula, pane carasau, seadas and locally produced cheeses and cured meats.

Festival dining: Professional accreditation has previously provided special rates at partner restaurants, giving accredited market participants additional dining benefits.

Evening events: Festival parties, aperitifs and social gatherings have been integrated into previous programmes, making dining and networking part of the wider festival experience.

Accessibilité

The festival uses a mixture of beaches, seafront spaces, villas and other local locations, so accessibility conditions can vary from venue to venue.

Visitors with mobility requirements should check the accessibility arrangements for individual screening locations before attending. Beach venues can present additional challenges for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility because of sand and uneven surfaces.

Public transport options between Olbia and Golfo Aranci provide alternatives for visitors who do not want to drive, although visitors with specific accessibility requirements should confirm the suitability of individual services in advance.

Meilleures projections à laquelle assister

Official Competition: The main competitive programme is the central choice for visitors wanting to experience the festival’s newest international short films and see works evaluated by a professional jury.

International Selection: This programme provides a broad view of contemporary short cinema from different countries and filmmaking traditions.

Animation Selection: A good option for audiences interested in animation, visual experimentation and different storytelling techniques.

Regional Selection: Visitors interested in Sardinian cinema should look for regional competition screenings featuring filmmakers and stories connected with the island.

Closing Night: The closing programme combines a final screening or special event with the awards ceremony and provides an opportunity to experience the festival’s concluding celebrations.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

Recent editions have presented a wide international selection covering national, international, animation and regional categories. The official selection has included films from countries such as Italy, France, Spain, the United States, Germany, Portugal, Jordan, Iran, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Hungary, Australia and the Netherlands.

The festival has also continued to integrate cinema with its Sardinian environment. Beach screenings at Cala Sassari and Cala Moresca, along with events on the Golfo Aranci seafront, have created an outdoor festival format that distinguishes the event from conventional indoor short-film festivals.

The professional side has expanded through the Figari International Short Film Market, including panels on financing and distribution, international festival presentations, pitching sessions, one-to-one meetings and the LOOKING4 programme.

Previous programmes have also included environmental activities, special screenings, director photocalls, parties and a closing awards ceremony, creating a combination of cinema, professional networking and cultural activities around the festival.

Billets officiels et accréditation

Festival information: The 2027 public ticketing arrangements will be announced with the official programme. Visitors should check the festival website for the latest admission instructions before attending.

Professional accreditation: The Figari International Short Film Market requires advance professional accreditation for access to market activities. Accreditation also provides access to festival activities and has previously included benefits with partner ferry operators and restaurants.

Previous-edition pricing: The latest published accreditation information listed approximately $35 for regular accreditation and approximately $47 for late accreditation after conversion from the published previous-edition prices. These figures should be treated as reference pricing only until 2027 rates are released.

Film submissions: Filmmakers submit their work through the festival’s designated FilmFreeway submission page, subject to the annual competition rules.

Contact: info@figarifilmfest.it

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