SEEYOUSOUND International Music Film Festival 2027, Turin, Italy

• 2 mars 2027
  Date de l'événement :
• 7 mars 2027
  Fin de l'événement :

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

SEEYOUSOUND International Music Film Festival 2027 returns to Turin for its 13th edition, bringing together cinema and music through feature films, documentaries, short films, music videos, live performances and special audiovisual projects. The official festival announcement confirms that the 2027 edition will take place at Cinema Massimo MNC in Turin and will continue the festival’s distinctive focus on the relationship between sound and moving images.

The programme is built around four competitive sections: LongPlay Doc for documentaries, LongPlay Feature for fiction features, 7 Inch for short films and Soundies for music videos. Alongside the competitions, the festival presents curated programmes including Rising Sound – Music Is the Weapon and Into the Groove, bringing together films connected with resistant musical cultures, pop, underground movements and contemporary music.

The 2027 edition will run across seven days, with screenings complemented by encounters, live music, audiovisual performances and other events. The detailed film selection, guest list and day-by-day schedule will be announced by the festival as the edition approaches.

Dates des festivals

SEEYOUSOUND International Music Film Festival 2027 is scheduled for March 2 to March 7, 2027, in Turin, Italy.

The 13th edition will be centred at Cinema Massimo MNC, where the festival’s principal screenings and events will take place. The official festival website has already published the 2027 edition dates and venue.

Visitors should check the official programme once released for the exact screening times, individual film locations and any special events requiring separate reservations.

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Lieux et lieux de festival

Cinema Massimo MNC is the confirmed principal venue for SEEYOUSOUND 2027.

Cinema Massimo MNC

Via Giuseppe Verdi 18, 10124 Turin, Italy

The cinema is located in the central area of Turin and contains multiple screening rooms, allowing the festival to run several programmes throughout the day. Previous editions have used Sala 1 and Sala 3 for competitions, special programmes, live performances and opening or closing activities.

SEEYOUSOUND has also used other Turin cultural venues in previous editions for concerts, exhibitions, parties and special events. These have included locations such as Reggia di Venaria, Circolo del Design, Magazzino sul Po, Recontemporary and other partner spaces. The final list of additional 2027 locations should be checked against the official programme when published.

Programme complet

The 2027 programme will centre on the festival’s established combination of competitive cinema and curated music-focused sections.

LongPlay Doc presents documentary features exploring musicians, musical movements, cultural scenes and the stories behind important recordings or artistic careers.

LongPlay Feature focuses on fiction features in which music plays a significant narrative, cultural or aesthetic role.

7 Inch brings together short films and short-form audiovisual works, providing space for emerging filmmakers and experimental approaches.

Soundies focuses on music videos and the creative relationship between music, image, editing, performance and visual identity.

Rising Sound – Music Is the Weapon explores music as a vehicle for resistance, social expression and cultural freedom.

Into the Groove presents films with a strong pop, underground or contemporary music sensibility.

Previous editions have also included Frequencies, a competition in which musicians and composers create original live soundtracks for silent-film works, as well as SEEYOULATER events that extend the festival atmosphere beyond the cinema.

Films en vedette & premières

The 2027 film selection has not yet been fully announced. The festival’s established programming model means visitors can expect a combination of new international films, music documentaries, fiction features, short films and music videos.

The International Competition sections are central to the festival’s identity, while Into the Groove and Rising Sound provide additional opportunities to discover films connected to music history, performance, subcultures and contemporary artistic movements.

The previous edition demonstrated the breadth of the programme with films including Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story, Mortician, A Century in Sound, The Banjo Boys, We Want the Funk!, Move Ya Body: The Birth of House et Bowie: The Final Act.

Any 2027 international premieres, Italian premieres and opening or closing films should be confirmed from the official festival announcements rather than assumed from previous editions.

Réalisateurs, acteurs et invités

SEEYOUSOUND regularly invites directors, musicians, performers, composers and other creative professionals connected with its films and music programmes.

Recent editions have welcomed filmmakers and artists for post-screening discussions, presentations, masterclasses and live performances. The festival’s structure allows audiences to experience films alongside conversations with the people responsible for creating them.

The 2027 guest list has not yet been announced. Previous programmes have included appearances connected with filmmakers such as Jane Mingay, Abdolreza Kahani, Ivan Cazzolla, Caroline Monnet and other international directors, while music-related events have included performances by artists and composers.

Visitors should monitor the festival programme for confirmed guest appearances because attendance can vary between individual screenings.

Calendrier des projections

The detailed 2027 screening schedule will be released by SEEYOUSOUND closer to the festival.

Based on the established festival format, a typical day can include afternoon short-film programmes, documentary screenings, feature films, music-video sessions, evening competition screenings and special audiovisual events.

The previous programme used several sessions throughout the day across Cinema Massimo’s screening rooms, with some evenings combining a film screening and live performance.

The schedule may include:

• LongPlay Doc screenings
• LongPlay Feature screenings
• 7 Inch short-film programmes
• Soundies music-video selections
• Rising Sound presentations
• Into the Groove screenings
• Frequencies performances
• Filmmaker discussions
• Live concerts
• Audiovisual performances
• Award and closing events

Visitors should allow sufficient time between screenings, particularly when changing rooms or attending events outside Cinema Massimo.

Types de billets et accréditations

2027 ticket prices have not yet been published. As a reference, the most recent published festival ticket structure gives the following previous-edition prices converted into US dollars:

• Opening event: environ $16
• Standard single screening: approximately $10
• Reduced single screening: environ $8
• 7 Inch and Soundies screening: environ $6
• Screening with live performance: environ $14
• Reduced screening with live performance: environ $12
• Festival Pass: approximately $59
• Reduced Festival Pass: environ $52
• Supporter Festival Pass: environ $116

The previous Festival Pass included access to 20 screenings, excluding the opening event. The Supporter Pass included the same screening allowance together with festival merchandise such as a tote bag, shirt, pin, poster and catalogue.

Festival-pass holders have historically needed to reserve or collect individual tickets for the screenings they wanted to attend, with admission remaining subject to available seating.

Industrie et accès professionnel

SEEYOUSOUND provides opportunities for filmmakers, musicians, composers, journalists, cultural professionals and other people working in the audiovisual and music sectors.

Professional activities can include filmmaker meetings, masterclasses, discussions, competition presentations and events connected with the production of music-related cinema.

The festival also maintains a press and accreditation process through which media professionals can request access. Its accreditation system requires applicants to provide information for the processing of their request, and the festival publishes dedicated press and professional information.

Filmmakers submitting works should follow the official submission rules and deadlines rather than assuming that a film automatically qualifies for every competition section.

Tapis rouge & événements spéciaux

SEEYOUSOUND is primarily an independent music-film festival rather than a conventional celebrity red-carpet event. Its special events focus on the meeting point between cinema, live music and audiovisual performance.

Opening events can combine film screenings with concerts or live sound, while other festival activities can include DJ sets, audiovisual performances, exhibitions, masterclasses and post-screening encounters.

Previous editions have featured projects where a film was followed by a live performance, including screenings connected with musicians such as Micah P. Hinson and live audiovisual projects such as Kitbashing.

The festival’s SEEYOULATER programme also extends the music experience beyond the cinema through parties and DJ events connected with the festival’s Rising Sound strand.

Règles du festival

Visitors should follow the admission conditions printed on their tickets and the instructions provided by Cinema Massimo and the festival team.

Festival-pass holders have historically been required to obtain an individual ticket or reservation for each screening they want to attend. Access is subject to the number of available seats, so holding a pass does not necessarily guarantee entry to a full screening once capacity has been reached.

The festival programme may also contain events with different admission arrangements, including live performances, special events or activities organised with partner venues.

Visitors should arrive early for popular screenings and follow any specific instructions listed in the official programme.

Comment y arriver

Cinema Massimo MNC is located on Via Giuseppe Verdi in central Turin, close to Piazza Castello, Mole Antonelliana and several major cultural attractions.

The central location makes the festival easy to reach from Turin Porta Nuova railway station and other parts of the city using public transport or on foot.

Visitors arriving by train can travel to Turin Porta Nuova and continue toward the historic centre using the city’s local transport network. Turin Airport is connected with the city by rail and bus services.

The festival also promotes sustainable travel and encourages visitors and guests to use trains, buses and other lower-impact forms of transportation where possible.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Public transport is particularly useful because Cinema Massimo is located in Turin’s central area.

The surrounding city-centre streets are well connected by buses and trams, while many attractions and accommodation areas can be reached on foot.

Visitors travelling by car should remember that central Turin contains restricted-traffic areas and regulated parking zones. Parking availability near Cinema Massimo can be limited, particularly during busy evening periods.

For a festival visit involving several screenings in one day, public transport or walking is generally more practical than moving a car between locations. SEEYOUSOUND’s sustainability programme specifically notes that its festival locations are intended to be accessible by walking or public transport.

Zones d’hébergement

Staying in central Turin is convenient for visitors attending multiple festival screenings.

Centro Storico places visitors close to Cinema Massimo, Piazza Castello, Mole Antonelliana and many of Turin’s restaurants and cafés.

Vanchiglia is another convenient choice, particularly for visitors who want to stay close to Cinema Massimo while being surrounded by independent cafés, bars and cultural spaces.

San Salvario offers a lively neighbourhood with a large range of restaurants, cafés and evening venues and is convenient for Turin Porta Nuova station.

Porta Nuova and Crocetta are useful for visitors arriving by train and provide straightforward connections to the historic centre.

The festival’s sustainability information has previously noted that its selected accommodation options are central, helping guests reduce unnecessary local transport.

Restauration et restauration

Turin provides a broad choice of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and traditional Piedmontese food close to Cinema Massimo.

Visitors can combine festival screenings with local specialities such as agnolotti, tajarin, vitello tonnato and other Piedmontese dishes, while the surrounding central districts also offer international cuisine and vegetarian options.

Vanchiglia, the historic centre and the area around Piazza Vittorio Veneto provide numerous choices for meals before or after screenings.

SEEYOUSOUND’s programme can also include evening parties, DJ sets and music-related events, making it possible to continue the festival experience after the final cinema screening.

Accessibilité

Cinema Massimo MNC is the central venue for the 2027 edition, while additional special events may take place at partner cultural locations.

Accessibility can vary according to the venue and the specific event. Visitors who require step-free access, accessible seating or other assistance should contact the festival team or the individual venue before attending.

The festival’s wider sustainability programme addresses social sustainability as part of its event planning, while its central locations are designed to be accessible by public transport and on foot.

For specific accessibility requirements, contacting the organisers in advance is recommended so that the appropriate venue information can be confirmed.

Meilleures projections à laquelle assister

For visitors primarily interested in music documentaries, LongPlay Doc is an important section because it focuses on documentary storytelling connected with musicians, musical movements and cultural scenes.

LongPlay Feature is suited to viewers who prefer fiction films in which music has a significant role in the story or atmosphere.

7 Inch is useful for discovering short-form filmmaking and experimental audiovisual approaches, while Soundies focuses directly on music videos and their visual language.

Rising Sound – Music Is the Weapon is particularly relevant for visitors interested in music as a form of cultural resistance and social expression. Into the Groove offers a more pop-oriented selection with films connected to contemporary music culture.

Visitors interested in the meeting of cinema and live music should also look for Frequencies, special screenings with live performances and SEEYOULATER events.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The 2026 edition demonstrated the festival’s broad approach to music and cinema, with competitions covering documentaries, feature films, short films and music videos. Its curated programme included Into the Groove and Rising Sound, while additional activities included Frequencies and SEEYOULATER.

Among the previous edition’s notable films were Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story, which received the Best LongPlay Doc award, and Mortician, which won Best LongPlay Feature and the TorinoSette audience award. Falene by Ivan Cazzolla received the Best Italian Movie recognition.

The 2026 edition also recognised Equal Dust by Jani Peltonen as Best 7 Inch and Invincibility by Niall Trask as Best Soundies. The Frequencies competition was won by Anna Balestrieri.

The programme demonstrated the festival’s ability to combine cinema with live music, including special presentations, concerts and audiovisual performances throughout the week.

Billets officiels et accréditation

Tickets and festival passes for SEEYOUSOUND 2027 should be purchased through the official festival ticketing system once the new ticket structure is published.

The most recent published ticket information shows that SEEYOUSOUND uses a combination of individual screening tickets, reduced tickets, Festival Passes and Supporter Passes. Some special events and live performances may be outside the standard pass structure.

Professional and press accreditation is handled separately from ordinary audience tickets. Media and industry participants should use the official accreditation process and submit their details through the festival’s professional information system.

Coordonnées officielles du festival :

• Festival : https://www.seeyousound.org/
• Adresse : Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 108, 10121 Turin, Italy
• Courriel : info@seeyousound.org
• Official venue: Cinema Massimo MNC, Via Giuseppe Verdi 18, Turin, Italy

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