Giornate degli Autori 2027, Venice, Italy

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Giornate degli Autori 2027 will return to Venice as an independent film section presented during the Venice International Film Festival. Promoted by ANAC and 100autori, the event focuses on auteur cinema, emerging filmmakers, international voices, documentaries, fiction and hybrid works. The programme traditionally combines an official competition with special screenings, Venetian Nights, conversations, masterclasses and professional meetings.

The 2027 edition is expected to continue the festival’s emphasis on discovering new directors while also presenting established filmmakers and distinctive international productions. Recent editions have included films from a wide range of countries and have combined first features, documentaries and works addressing contemporary cultural and social subjects.

Période des festivals : August or September 2027 (Dates TBD)

Festival focus: Independent and auteur cinema, international films, emerging filmmakers, documentaries, special events and professional discussions.

Visitors can expect screenings in the principal festival cinemas on the Lido, alongside a broader programme of talks, meetings and cultural events at Casa degli Autori and Sala Laguna.

Dates des festivals

Giornate degli Autori 2027 is expected to take place within the Venice Film Festival period.

Calendrier 2027 : August or September 2027 (Dates TBD)

The final opening and closing dates, screening timetable and individual film schedule will be announced by the organisers once the 2027 programme is confirmed.

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Lieux et lieux de festival

The principal Giornate degli Autori screenings traditionally take place at the Venice Film Festival’s Sala Perla and Sala Corinto at the Palazzo del Casinò on the Lido di Venezia. The latest edition also used these cinemas for public screenings and repeat presentations.

Sala Perla: The principal venue for official competition films, special events and major public screenings.

Sala Corinto: Used for additional competition screenings, repeat screenings and selected public presentations.

Casa degli Autori: Located at Via Pietro Buratti 1 on the Lido, this is the main meeting place for filmmakers, actors, journalists, photographers and audiovisual professionals.

Sala Laguna: Located within Casa degli Autori, Sala Laguna hosts Venetian Nights, masterclasses, conversations, presentations and other events.

Hotel Excelsior: The festival uses spaces connected with the Hotel Excelsior for selected professional meetings, industry initiatives and special presentations.

Cinema Rossini and Cinema Candiani: Selected Giornate degli Autori titles may also receive repeat screenings through the Circuito Cinema in Mostra programme in Venice and Mestre.

Programme complet

The 2027 programme is expected to bring together several strands rather than a single competition schedule.

Official Competition: The central selection of feature films and documentaries by international filmmakers.

Special Events: Selected films and projects presented outside the main competition, often accompanied by Q&A sessions or discussions.

Venetian Nights: A distinctive programme developed in collaboration with Isola Edipo, presenting additional Italian and international works at Sala Laguna. Recent editions have included screenings followed by conversations with filmmakers.

Miu Miu Women’s Tales: A special cinema project presented as part of the festival programme, bringing together short films and conversations connected with female creativity in cinema.

Confronti and professional meetings: Discussions, masterclasses and conversations addressing filmmaking, production, distribution, cinema culture and contemporary issues.

Casa degli Autori events: Free cultural and professional events create an informal meeting point between filmmakers, industry representatives, journalists and audiences.

Films en vedette & premières

The 2027 film selection has not yet been announced. Giornate degli Autori traditionally places strong emphasis on premieres and first presentations, with the official competition featuring films that meet strict premiere and eligibility requirements.

Recent editions have included world premieres across the competition and special-event selections. The latest programme featured ten competition films, a closing film outside competition, special events, Venetian Nights titles and Miu Miu Women’s Tales projects.

The 2027 selection is expected to include a mixture of:

• International fiction features
• Documentary films
• First features by emerging directors
• European and international productions
• Films receiving premiere presentations
• Special-event titles
• Venetian Nights selections
• Works exploring contemporary social, cultural and artistic themes

The final titles, premiere status and screening information will be published after the official selection is announced.

Réalisateurs, acteurs et invités

Giornate degli Autori regularly brings filmmakers and performers to Venice for screenings, Q&A sessions, masterclasses and professional conversations.

Recent editions have welcomed figures including Francesca Archibugi, Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Mackenzie Davis, Matilda De Angelis, Rupert Friend, Robert Guédiguian, Lili Horvát, Luigi Lo Cascio, Barbara Ronchi, Carla Simón, Roberta Torre and Mia Wasikowska.

The programme has also featured major creative figures through Miu Miu Women’s Tales and Casa degli Autori activities, including Claire Denis, Mona Fastvold, Amanda Seyfried, Kim Gordon and Suzanne Lindon.

The 2027 guest list will be announced progressively as the programme, films and accompanying events are confirmed.

Calendrier des projections

The 2027 screening schedule will be released once the official programme is completed.

Based on the festival’s established format, screenings are expected to include:

• Competition premieres
• Public repeat screenings
• Événements spéciaux
• Venetian Nights
• Miu Miu Women’s Tales
• Q&A sessions
• Projections spéciales
• Professional and press screenings
• Conversations and masterclasses

Official competition films are generally shown at Sala Perla and Sala Corinto, while Venetian Nights and selected events take place at Sala Laguna. Recent editions have also offered repeat screenings through Circuito Cinema in Mostra.

Most screenings are presented in the original language with Italian and/or English subtitles, unless otherwise indicated.

Types de billets et accréditations

Public access to the principal Giornate degli Autori screenings is linked to the Venice Film Festival ticketing system. The latest available Biennale pricing provides a useful reference for planning the 2027 edition.

Sala Perla: Previous full-price individual tickets were approximately $14, with reduced tickets around $11.

Sala Corinto: Previous full-price individual tickets were approximately $12, with reduced tickets around $9.

These amounts are converted from the latest published Biennale Cinema prices and should be treated as previous-edition reference pricing rather than confirmed 2027 prices.

Casa degli Autori: Admission to Casa degli Autori events is generally free, although certain screenings, meetings and events may require advance reservation.

Venetian Nights: Selected screenings may require advance online reservation, while repeat screenings can have free admission subject to availability.

Cinema accreditation: The latest available Biennale Cinema professional accreditation was approximately $109 at the early rate and $129 at the full rate. Accreditation is intended for eligible film professionals and provides access to reserved screenings after booking.

Industrie et accès professionnel

Giornate degli Autori has a strong professional dimension alongside its public film programme.

Casa degli Autori serves as a meeting hub for filmmakers, actors, journalists, press offices, photographers and audiovisual professionals. Its facilities support interviews, press activities, meetings and industry conversations.

Professional activities can include:

• Réunions de cinéastes
• Industry discussions
• Masterclasses
• Production and distribution conversations
• Press interviews
• European cinema discussions
• Réseautage professionnel
• Film-related presentations
• Industry partnerships and showcases

The festival also works with organisations and cultural partners on events concerning the future of independent cinema, creative freedom, production and contemporary film culture.

Tapis rouge & événements spéciaux

Giornate degli Autori forms part of the wider Venice Film Festival environment, so visitors can experience the atmosphere of the Lido during one of the world’s major cinema gatherings.

The official programme can include opening and closing presentations, award ceremonies, filmmaker Q&As, special screenings, cultural meetings and guest appearances.

The Sala Perla is particularly important for official competition presentations and the Giornate degli Autori awards ceremony. The latest edition also included special events, Miu Miu Women’s Tales presentations and public conversations involving prominent cinema figures.

Access to the wider Venice Film Festival red-carpet areas is controlled by the festival’s organisational and security arrangements, and red-carpet passage is not guaranteed for individual visitors.

Règles du festival

Visitors should follow the admission and security rules established by Giornate degli Autori and La Biennale di Venezia.

Tickets and reservations: Public screenings in Sala Perla and Sala Corinto require the appropriate Venice Film Festival ticket or accreditation, with reservations required where specified.

Personal tickets: Biennale cinema tickets are issued under the festival’s ticketing conditions and may be subject to identification requirements.

Événements réservés : Selected Casa degli Autori and Venetian Nights activities require advance reservation through the official festival booking system.

Screening access: Accreditation alone does not necessarily guarantee entry to a specific screening; reserved access and available seating must be checked through the applicable booking system.

Photographie et enregistrement : Visitors should follow venue instructions concerning photography, filming and recording during screenings, Q&As and professional events.

Age and venue restrictions: Specific events may have their own admission requirements or restrictions.

Comment y arriver

Giornate degli Autori is based primarily on the Lido di Venezia, the island hosting the main Venice Film Festival venues.

Visitors arriving in Venice can travel toward the Lido using the city’s water transport network. From the Lido landing area, the main festival venues are accessible by local public transport, walking or taxi services.

From Venice Marco Polo Airport: Airport transport services connect with Venice’s water-transport network, allowing visitors to continue toward the Lido.

From Venice Santa Lucia railway station: Walk to the nearby vaporetto stops and take a water service toward Lido.

From Venice city centre: Vaporetto services provide the main public connection between central Venice and the Lido.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Public transport is the most practical way to reach the festival area because Venice’s historic centre and the Lido are not designed around conventional car access.

Vaporetto : ACTV water buses connect Venice with Lido and are the principal public transport option for festival visitors.

Lido buses: Once on the Lido, local buses connect the ferry terminal with the main festival area and other parts of the island.

Marche : Several major venues are within reasonable walking distance of one another around the central festival area.

Taxi : Water taxis and road taxis on the Lido are available for visitors requiring direct transport.

Stationnement : Visitors arriving by car generally need to leave vehicles in designated parking facilities before continuing by water or local transport. Parking directly at the main festival venues should not be assumed.

Zones d’hébergement

Staying on or near the Lido is convenient for visitors who want to remain close to Giornate degli Autori and the wider Venice Film Festival.

Lido di Venezia: The most convenient area for festival access, with hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and transport connections close to the main cinema venues.

Santa Maria Elisabetta: A practical area around the Lido’s main transport terminal, offering easy connections to Venice and the festival zone.

Venice historic centre: San Marco, Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and Santa Croce provide a much larger choice of hotels and apartments, although daily vaporetto travel to the Lido is required.

Mestre: Mestre offers accommodation at different price levels and is connected to Venice by land transport, but visitors must allow additional travel time to reach the Lido.

Restauration et restauration

The Lido provides a mixture of cafés, restaurants, bars and casual dining options, making it possible to eat between screenings without returning to central Venice.

Visitors can find Italian cuisine, seafood, sandwiches, coffee, pastries and lighter meals around the festival area.

Near the festival venues: The central Lido area is convenient for quick meals between screenings and evening events.

Lido waterfront: Restaurants and cafés along the waterfront provide a more relaxed setting for longer meals.

Venice historic centre: Visitors staying in Venice can choose from a much wider range of Venetian restaurants, cicchetti bars, bakeries and international dining options.

Festival days can involve several screenings and events, so booking a restaurant in advance can be useful during busy periods.

Accessibilité

Accessibility information is coordinated through the festival and La Biennale’s venue-management system.

The latest Biennale information confirms that Sala Perla and Sala Corinto can accommodate wheelchair users in designated seats, subject to availability and the relevant documentation requirements. Requests for accessible seating should be submitted in advance to the Biennale ticket office.

Wheelchair seating: Designated wheelchair spaces are available in the main festival cinemas, subject to capacity.

Companion access: Eligible visitors requiring a certified companion can receive the applicable reduced admission arrangement, while the companion may receive free admission according to Biennale procedures.

Advance requests: Visitors requiring accessible seating should contact the official ticket office before the relevant screening.

Meilleures projections à laquelle assister

For visitors attending Giornate degli Autori for the first time, the official competition is the natural starting point because it represents the core selection of the festival.

Premières des concours : Ideal for audiences interested in discovering new international cinema and emerging directors.

Opening and closing films: These can provide a strong introduction to the artistic direction of the edition.

Venetian Nights: A good option for viewers seeking additional Italian and international cinema in a more informal Lido setting.

Special Events: Recommended for visitors interested in individual filmmakers, cultural subjects and one-off cinema projects.

Q&A screenings: Screenings followed by filmmaker or cast conversations provide an opportunity to hear directly from the creative teams.

Casa degli Autori: Particularly useful for visitors who want to combine films with talks, masterclasses and discussions about contemporary cinema.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The previous edition featured a broad international programme combining competition films, special events, Venetian Nights and professional activities.

The selection included 25 world premieres from 1,036 submissions representing 114 countries. The programme included ten competition titles, five special events, nine Venetian Nights films, a closing film outside competition and Miu Miu Women’s Tales projects.

The edition also brought a substantial group of filmmakers and performers to the Lido, including Francesca Archibugi, Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Mackenzie Davis, Matilda De Angelis, Rupert Friend, Robert Guédiguian, Barbara Ronchi, Carla Simón, Roberta Torre and Mia Wasikowska.

The programme extended beyond cinema screenings through Casa degli Autori, where talks and events featured guests such as Alba Rohrwacher, Francesca Comencini, Dave McKean and Leo Ortolani. Miu Miu Women’s Tales also brought together filmmakers and performers including Claire Denis, Mona Fastvold, Kim Gordon, Suzanne Lindon and Amanda Seyfried.

Billets officiels et accréditation

Official public tickets for the main Giornate degli Autori screenings are handled through the Venice Film Festival ticketing system operated by La Biennale di Venezia.

Site officiel du festival : https://www.giornatedegliautori.com/

Contact : +39 06 860 3111

Courriel : com@giornatedegliautori.com

For 2027, visitors should check the official Giornate degli Autori website and La Biennale di Venezia for the final programme, public ticket availability, accreditation requirements, reservations and venue information.

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