Sguardi Altrove Film Festival 2027, Milan, Italy

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Sguardi Altrove Film Festival 2027 is expected to continue the festival’s long-standing focus on women’s cinema, contemporary culture, social issues, emerging filmmakers and international independent filmmaking. The festival is organised in Milan and has built a distinctive programme around films directed by women, while also presenting selected works by male directors in its non-competitive sections.

The festival provides a platform for films that may have limited opportunities within conventional commercial distribution, with particular attention to emerging filmmakers and young female directors. Its programme combines cinema screenings with conversations, workshops, masterclasses, educational activities, special events and professional meetings.

The 2027 edition is expected to maintain the competitive structure developed in recent editions, including international feature films, documentaries, short films and Italian cinema. Recent programming has also expanded into virtual reality, inclusion, disability, sport, spirituality, artificial intelligence and archival cinema, demonstrating the festival’s interest in contemporary audiovisual languages.

The exact 2027 programme, film selection, guests, venues and ticket arrangements have not yet been announced.

Dates des festivals

Sguardi Altrove Film Festival 2027 is planned for March 2027, with the exact dates still to be announced.

The festival traditionally takes place in Milan and can include activities in other cities or partner institutions. Visitors should check the official festival website for the confirmed programme before arranging travel or accommodation.

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Lieux et lieux de festival

The festival uses a network of cinemas, universities, cultural institutions and educational venues rather than relying on a single screening location.

Recent festival locations have included:

• Anteo Palazzo del Cinema : A major Milanese cinema venue used for festival screenings and special events.
• Università IULM: An important location for competition screenings, conversations, student activities and festival events.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore: Used for cinema, television, academic and cultural discussions.
• Accademia09: Hosts screenings, emerging filmmaker programmes and professional masterclasses.
• CAM Garibaldi: A cultural location included in the festival’s Milan programme.
• Auditorium di San Tommaso, Pavia: Used for the Sguardi Expanded virtual-reality programme in the recent edition.

The 2027 venue list will be confirmed with the official programme.

Programme complet

The 2027 programme is expected to combine competitive cinema with educational, cultural and professional activities.

Potential programme sections include:

• Nuovi Sguardi: International feature films and documentaries directed by women.
• Sguardi (S)confinati: International short films directed by women, with a particular focus on emerging filmmakers.
• #FrameItalia: Italian feature films, documentaries and short films directed by both women and men.
• Sguardi Expanded: Virtual-reality works directed by women, following the introduction of this section in the recent edition.
• Special screenings: Italian and international premieres and films presented outside competition.
• Rétrospectives : Dedicated programmes focusing on significant women filmmakers.
• Cinema and society: Films addressing human rights, inclusion, disability, work and social change.
• Women, cinema and sport: Programming connecting women’s stories with sport, representation and inclusion.
• Young audiences: Educational screenings and programmes developed with schools and younger viewers.
• Masterclasses: Professional sessions involving filmmakers and specialists from the audiovisual sector.
• Workshops and seminars: Educational activities covering cinema, writing, filmmaking and contemporary cultural issues.
• Meetings and conversations: Public discussions with directors, writers, scholars and other guests.

The festival’s recent competitive structure includes international feature films, international shorts and Italian cinema, while its non-competitive sections can include films directed by men as well as women.

Films en vedette & premières

The 2027 film selection has not yet been announced. The festival traditionally places significant emphasis on premieres, emerging filmmakers and films that address contemporary social and cultural questions.

The competitive sections are designed to showcase:

• International features: Films directed by women and selected primarily from Italian or international premieres.
• International documentaries: Non-fiction works exploring personal, cultural and social experiences.
• International shorts: Short films by female filmmakers from around the world.
• Cinéma italien : Contemporary Italian features, documentaries and shorts with a broader gender-inclusive selection.
• VR cinema: Immersive works exploring new audiovisual storytelling.
• Special presentations: Films selected outside the main competition.
• Rétrospectives : Works by established women filmmakers.

The previous edition included films such as Rocket Girl, Her Difference, Happy Birthday, The Last Ambassador, First Summer, Cura Sana, Le bambine, Dacia, Vita mia – Dialoghi Giapponesi et Going Underground. These are previous-edition examples rather than confirmed selections for 2027.

Réalisateurs, acteurs et invités

La liste des invités 2027 n’a pas encore été annoncée.

Sguardi Altrove regularly welcomes directors, actors, screenwriters, producers, academics, critics and cultural professionals for screenings and conversations. Recent guests and award recipients included actress Letizia Toni, who served as festival godmother, and screenwriter and director Ludovica Rampoldi, who received the Le Forme del Cinema recognition.

The recent edition also presented a retrospective dedicated to Franco-Senegalese filmmaker Alice Diop, while the wider programme included conversations with filmmakers and specialists working across cinema, culture, sport and inclusion.

The final 2027 list of directors, actors and special guests will be announced by the festival.

Calendrier des projections

Le calendrier détaillé des projections 2027 n’a pas encore été publié.

Based on the recent programme structure, screenings are expected to be distributed across several Milan venues and may include:

• Feature-film competition screenings: International films in Nuovi Sguardi.
• Documentary screenings: Works connected with the festival’s social and cultural themes.
• Short-film blocks: Sguardi (S)confinati selections and emerging filmmakers.
• Cinéma italien : #FrameItalia competition and special presentations.
• VR screenings: Immersive works presented through Sguardi Expanded if the section returns.
• Retrospective screenings: Films connected with the featured filmmaker or thematic focus.
• Youth screenings: Educational programmes developed for younger audiences.
• Événements spéciaux : Screenings accompanied by conversations with directors or guests.

The official daily timetable should be consulted once the 2027 programme is released.

Types de billets et accréditations

The 2027 ticket structure has not yet been announced. Previous editions provide a useful indication of possible admission levels.

In the recent edition, the festival offered a combination of free screenings, individual tickets, festival membership and paid masterclasses. Previous published prices included:

• Free festival screenings: $0 for selected events at venues such as Anteo Palazzo del Cinema and participating universities.
• Standard individual ticket: Approximately $6 for selected paid screenings.
• Four-entry pass: Approximately $22 for selected participating cinemas.
• Festival membership card: Approximately $5.
• Masterclass : Approximately $27.
• Reduced individual ticket: Approximately $5 for eligible audiences.
• Reduced festival subscription: Approximately $27.

These are approximate USD conversions of previous-edition prices and are provided only because 2027 pricing has not yet been announced.

Industrie et accès professionnel

Sguardi Altrove includes a strong educational and professional dimension, particularly for filmmakers, students, young directors, screenwriters and people working in audiovisual production.

Recent programming has included masterclasses at Accademia09, filmmaker meetings, cinema conversations and educational events. Masterclasses have covered subjects connected with acting, directing, cinema analysis and professional development.

Les activités professionnelles peuvent inclure :

• Masterclasses: Sessions led by experienced cinema professionals.
• Filmmaker meetings: Conversations with directors and creative teams.
• Screenwriting activities: Discussions around writing and developing film projects.
• Industry conversations: Meetings concerning contemporary cinema and audiovisual production.
• Student programmes: Collaboration with universities and cinema schools.
• VR and emerging technology: Exploration of new audiovisual formats.
• Pitching and development: Opportunities connected with emerging filmmakers and new projects.

Tapis rouge & événements spéciaux

The festival combines film screenings with award ceremonies, cultural conversations, retrospectives, masterclasses and special presentations.

Recent special events have included the Le Forme del Cinema award, a dedicated Alice Diop retrospective, cinema and sport programming, VR presentations and meetings with filmmakers. The festival has also organised events involving universities, cultural institutions and young audiences.

Special events in 2027 may include:

• Opening event: Presentation of the new festival edition.
• Projections en première : Selected films presented to audiences for the first time.
• Awards ceremony: Presentation of competition and special prizes.
• Special recognitions: Honours dedicated to important women working in cinema and related creative fields.
• Rétrospectives : Screenings dedicated to selected filmmakers.
• Masterclasses: Public professional sessions.
• Guest conversations: Discussions with directors, actors and cultural figures.
• Closing activities: Final screenings and festival celebrations.

Règles du festival

The official 2027 regulations have not yet been published.

Previous festival rules establish specific requirements for competitive submissions. Nuovi Sguardi and Sguardi (S)confinati are dedicated to films directed by women, while #FrameItalia accepts films directed by both women and men. The non-competitive sections are also open to films directed by men.

For filmmakers, the recent regulations required selected works to provide promotional materials, director information, still images, subtitles, posters, trailers and appropriate projection formats. The festival also retains selected submission materials in its archive.

Audience members should follow the individual admission, reservation and venue rules published for each screening.

Comment y arriver

Milan is one of Italy’s best-connected cities and can be reached by air, rail and road.

• Par avion : Milan is served by Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo airports.
• Par train : Milano Centrale is the principal long-distance railway station, with high-speed services connecting Milan to cities throughout Italy.
• By metro: Milan’s Metro network provides connections to central festival venues and universities.
• By tram and bus: Surface transport provides additional connections to locations outside the central metro network.
• En voiture : Milan is connected to the Italian motorway network, although central driving can be inconvenient during busy periods.

Because the festival operates at several venues, visitors should check the address of each individual screening before travelling.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Public transportation is generally the most convenient way to travel between Sguardi Altrove venues.

Recent festival directions show that Anteo Palazzo del Cinema can be reached from Milano Centrale using the M3 Metro line to Montenapoleone followed by a short walk. Università Cattolica can be reached via the M2 Metro line to Sant’Ambrogio, followed by a short walk. Accademia09 is served by buses, trolleybuses and the M3 network with a connecting walk.

Parking availability varies by venue. Visitors travelling by car should check local parking facilities and traffic restrictions before attending, particularly for venues in central Milan.

Zones d’hébergement

Milan offers accommodation across a wide range of neighbourhoods, from central hotels to serviced apartments and budget options.

• Duomo et centre-ville : Convenient for central sightseeing and access to several transport connections.
• Brera : A central cultural district with restaurants, galleries and boutique accommodation.
• Porta Venezia : Well connected and surrounded by cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions.
• Centrale : Particularly practical for visitors arriving by train.
• Navigli : Suitable for visitors looking for restaurants, nightlife and an evening atmosphere.
• Città Studi: Useful for visitors attending university-based activities and looking for generally broader accommodation choices.
• Porta Romana: A well-connected residential area with restaurants and easy access to southern Milan.

Visitors attending screenings at multiple venues may find accommodation near a metro station more practical than staying next to one specific festival location.

Restauration et restauration

Milan provides a broad range of dining options around the festival’s central and university venues.

Recent Sguardi Altrove editions have partnered with restaurants near festival locations. Previous festival information listed participating restaurants including Salsamenteria di Parma, Quore Italiano, Aqua e Farina and Basilic, with selected discounts available to festival audiences.

Visitors can also explore Milanese specialities such as risotto alla milanese, cotoletta alla milanese, ossobuco, panzerotti and traditional pastries.

Areas such as Brera, Porta Venezia, Navigli, Porta Romana and the city centre offer particularly wide choices for meals between screenings.

Accessibilité

Accessibility is an important part of the festival’s recent programme, with inclusion and disability among the themes explored through films and discussions. The recent edition also included programming specifically connected with inclusion and diversity.

Physical accessibility varies by venue because the festival operates across cinemas, universities, cultural centres and other locations. Visitors requiring step-free access, accessible seating or other assistance should check the individual venue before attending.

For specific festival assistance, visitors can contact the Sguardi Altrove secretariat at info@sguardialtrovefilmfestival.it or by telephone at +39 347 780 6561.

Meilleures projections à laquelle assister

The 2027 film selection is not yet available, so individual titles cannot be confirmed. Once the programme is announced, several sections should be particularly relevant for different audiences.

• Nuovi Sguardi: The principal international feature-film competition dedicated to female directors.
• Sguardi (S)confinati: A strong choice for discovering emerging women filmmakers through international short films.
• #FrameItalia: Suitable for audiences interested in contemporary Italian cinema and social themes.
• Sguardi Expanded: Recommended for audiences interested in virtual reality and immersive storytelling if the section returns.
• Retrospective screenings: A useful way to explore the work of an internationally recognised woman filmmaker.
• Premières spéciales : Ideal for audiences looking for new films outside the main competition.
• Youth programmes: Appropriate for younger audiences and families.
• Awards screenings and ceremony: Provide an opportunity to follow the competition results and recognised films.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The previous edition expanded the festival across Milan and Pavia, combining cinema with university programmes, workshops, masterclasses, VR experiences and special events. The programme included four competitive sections and a retrospective dedicated to filmmaker Alice Diop.

The competition programme produced several recognised films. Rocket Girl by Agnieszka Swiercz received the Cinema Donna award in Nuovi Sguardi, while Her Difference by Lola Doillon received the SNCCI jury award. The Last Ambassador by Natalie Halla received recognition from the Sky Documentaries jury.

In Sguardi (S)confinati, First Summer by Heo Gayoung received the main competition award, while Cura Sana by Lucia G. Romero received recognition from student and young-audience juries.

The #FrameItalia programme recognised Le bambine by Nicole and Valentina Bertani and Dacia, Vita mia – Dialoghi Giapponesi by Izumi Chiaraluce, while the audience award went to Going Underground by Lisa Bosi.

The Sguardi Expanded VR competition also introduced a new dimension to the festival, with Affiorare by Rossella Schillaci receiving the jury award.

Billets officiels et accréditation

Official 2027 ticketing and accreditation information has not yet been announced.

The festival’s official website should be used for confirmed ticket releases, programme information, venue details, accreditation instructions and any future festival membership arrangements.

Previous editions have used a mixture of free screenings, individual paid tickets, festival membership and paid masterclasses. The recent published pricing included approximately $6 for selected standard screenings, $5 for reduced admission, $22 for selected four-entry passes, $5 for festival membership and $27 for masterclasses.

Site officiel : https://sguardialtrovefilmfestival.it/

Courriel : info@sguardialtrovefilmfestival.it

Téléphone : +39 347 780 6561

Visitors should check the official festival website for the final 2027 booking and accreditation procedures.

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