{"id":12084,"date":"2026-10-24T21:25:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T21:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italytravelo.com\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=12084"},"modified":"2026-10-24T21:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T21:25:48","slug":"sulmona-international-film-festival-italy","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/italytravelo.com\/nl\/event\/sulmona-international-film-festival-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Sulmona International Film Festival 2026 \u2013 Itali\u00eb"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wat kun je verwachten?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sulmona International Film Festival, SIFF, is a short films festival taking place in Sulmona, Italy, in autumn, celebrating young cinema from all around the world with a selection of new works from emerging directors and passionate storytellers with unique visions. The SIFF, originally Sulmonacinema Film Festival, has reached its 42nd edition in 2024 and is now heading toward its 44th edition, maintaining a continuous history that began in 1983 with ACLI and emerging world cinema filmmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the last years Sulmonacinema supported young Italian filmmakers, some of whom have become the most representative directors of Italy such as Academy Award winning Paolo Sorrentino, Matteo Garrone, Emanuele Crialese, Luca Guadagnino, Saverio Costanzo and Michelangelo Frammartino. The festival was originally founded by ACLI and featured emerging world cinema filmmakers, later the Sulmonacinema Association brought together different artistic directions and countless enthusiastic volunteers. Subsequently the Young Italian Cinema Competition was founded and now the festival features national and international short films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event presents a range of special events including film workshops, retrospectives, non-competitive feature films screening, concerts and exhibitions. SIFF aims at encouraging soul searching by presenting cinematographic works from different countries offering a watchful and layered vision. These films celebrate the power of diversity representing present with depth of vision and sharpness of feelings. They tell of ability to comprehend view of others and interpret metamorphic universe of distant stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect an intimate, filmmaker-focused atmosphere in a historic mountain town, where screenings are combined with talks, exhibitions and after-festival entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festivaldata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Festival Dates<\/strong>: November 4\u20137, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Editie<\/strong>: 44th Sulmona International Film Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Locatie<\/strong>: CINEMA PACIFICO, Sulmona, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Screening Times<\/strong>: Based on previous catalogs, screening blocks are typically scheduled from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily, with competition blocks from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, feature film screenings from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and special events and talks in late afternoon. The final award ceremony is held on the last evening at 6:00 PM. Detailed program will be published on https:\/\/www.sulmonafilmfestival.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d86345e8a3bee47c09c2dafa036adeb2\" style=\"color:#194690\">Bezoek je dit evenement? Mis deze geweldige activiteiten en lokale ervaringen hier niet.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"224943\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"2AZMGFR\"><span>Aangedreven door <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/sulmona-l224943\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Locaties en festivallocaties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hoofdlocatie<\/strong>: CINEMA PACIFICO, Via Roma 27, Sulmona, Italy. The Cinema Pacifico is the gorgeous theater where films are screened. It is a historic single-screen cinema in the center of Sulmona, fully equipped for high-quality projection in Apple ProRes and H264 .mov formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secundaire locaties<\/strong>: Sulmona film festival takes over Cinema Teatro Pacifico and a few other venues to show local, Italian and international film. Additional venues include Gran Caff\u00e8 Letterario, which hosts anthological exhibition of information and promotional material from past editions, MAW Art Gallery for photo exhibitions such as DISPLACEMENT &#8211; NEW TOWN NO TOWN, and Soul Kitchen for AFTER FESTIVAL entertainment with concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Festival Headquarters<\/strong>: SULMONACINEMA APS, Via A. Volta 7, 67039 \u2013 Sulmona AQ, Italy. Via Alessandro Volta 7 is listed as official address for correspondence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Town Setting<\/strong>: Sulmona is located in Abruzzo region, surrounded by Maiella National Park, known for medieval architecture, confetti production and Ovid heritage. The festival transforms historic center into cultural hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volledig programma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The full programme combines competitive screenings with special initiatives, creating layered vision of contemporary short cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Competitive Sections<\/strong>: Forty-eight cinematographic works from eighteen different countries have been presented in recent editions. Categories include International Shorts, National Shorts, Documentary Short Film, Animation Short Film, Music Videos, Abruzzo Shorts made in Abruzzo, SIFF Kids Children Shorts, Environmental Shorts, Short Short under 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Shorts<\/strong>: Fifteen to twenty-four international shorts per edition, representing diverse genres, with running time of 45 minutes or less. No premiere policy, all genres accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Shorts<\/strong>: Nine to twelve national shorts focusing on young Italian cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Sections<\/strong>: Documentary shorts up to 50 minutes, animation, music videos, environmental shorts focusing on sustainability, kids shorts, and Abruzzo shorts for regional filmmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-Competitive Feature Films<\/strong>: Four feature films are typically screened each edition, including Italian Oscar nominations and critically acclaimed works. Previous feature screenings include A CIAMBRA by Jonas Carpignano, SICILIAN GHOST STORY by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza, L&#8217;ORDINE DELLE COSE by Andrea Segre, TUTTO QUELLO CHE VUOI by Francesco Bruni, as well as event film EXHIBIT HUMAN, first Italian documentary about plastination by Gunther Von Hagens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speciale Evenementen<\/strong>: SIFF Talks with guests like Francesco Al\u00f2 talking with Micaela Ramazzotti, film workshops, retrospectives, concerts, exhibitions, body painting performance by Matteo Arfanotti Italian champion 2012 and world champion 2013, video installations inspired by Ovid, and photo exhibitions with texts by Caterina Serra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uitgelichte films &amp; premi\u00e8res<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Featured films are selected by programming committee from hundreds of applicants from eighty different countries in peak editions. In recent edition, seven hundred applicants from eighty countries were recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Selection<\/strong>: Films such as SWEET MADDIE STONE by Brady Hood United Kingdom, STARS by Han Zhang USA, SPINOSAURUS by Tessa Hoffe United Kingdom, IMAGO by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez Philippines, INTO THE BLUE by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic Croatia, THE CARETAKER by Saim Sadiq Pakistan, ALIKE by Daniel Martinez Lara and Rafa Cano Mendez Spain, A GENTLE NIGHT by Qiu Yang China, THE WHOLE WORLD by Julian Quintanilla Spain, RETOUCH by Kaveh Mazaheri Iran, CALAMITY by Maxime Feyers Belgium, SING by Kristof Deak Hungary have been part of competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Italian Selection<\/strong>: National shorts include SALIFORNIA by Andrea Beluto, DIMENTICATA MILITANZA by Patrizio Partino, LOST ONES by Giada Bossi, NATIVITA by Gianfranco Antacido, POLIS NEA by Pierluigi Ferrandini, DEL TEMPO CHE PASSA LA FELICITA by Francesco Lettieri, LA GAMBA by Salvatore Allocca, PASTARELLE by Gianluca Manzetti, IL LEGIONARIO by Hleb Papou, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent Premieres<\/strong>: LEAF debut by Horatiu Carpiuc selected for Official Selection of 44th edition. Films like Tomorrow Oscar-qualified short directed by Aryasb Feiz screened at Cinema Pacifico. Kids shorts program includes selections for younger audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Premiere Requirement<\/strong>: Festival does not require premiere status, encouraging wide participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regisseurs, acteurs &amp; gasten<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SIFF has welcomed distinguished guests and judges over its history, creating bridge between emerging and established cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acclaimed Alumni Supported<\/strong>: Paolo Sorrentino, Matteo Garrone, Emanuele Crialese, Luca Guadagnino, Saverio Costanzo, Michelangelo Frammartino all supported in early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guests and Judges<\/strong>: Mario Monicelli, Claudia Cardinale, Claudio Santamaria, Stefano Accorsi, Maya Sansa, Enrico Ghezzi, Pippo Del Bono, Luigi Lo Cascio, Antonietta De Lillo, David Riondino, Sonia Bergamasco, Antonio Rezza and Flavia Mastrella, Francesco Bruni, Francesco Montanari, Marianne Leone and Chris Cooper, Matteo Rovere, Pietro Castellitto, Micaela Ramazzotti have attended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jury Composition<\/strong>: Jury made up of recognized individuals in cinema and cultural world. For first time in 35 years, jury of professional critics under age of 35 was introduced, aligning perspectives of judgment with those of production. Short films jury includes critics such as Valentina Ariete journalist writing about cinema and TV series, Rosario Sparti film critic and videomaker, Roberto Angelini cantautore and guitarist, Elisa Cuter critic and PhD student in Film Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SIFF Talks<\/strong>: Direct conversations between critics and actors, such as Francesco Al\u00f2 talks with Micaela Ramazzotti, provide insight into acting and directing processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vertoningsschema<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Screenings are organized in blocks at Cinema Pacifico to allow audience to follow entire competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Afternoon Blocks<\/strong>: Competition blocks typically run from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring international shorts, national shorts, documentary and animation sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evening Feature Films<\/strong>: Feature films screening from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, showcasing non-competitive Italian and international features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kids and Special Screenings<\/strong>: SIFF Kids Children Shorts typically screen at 4:00 PM, allowing families to attend. Environmental shorts and Abruzzo shorts have dedicated slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award Ceremony<\/strong>: Premiazione SULMONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL held on final evening, with trophies and cash prizes announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online Possibility<\/strong>: 44th edition will be held possibly both online and live, expanding access for international audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickettypes &amp; accreditatie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sulmona International Film Festival is known for accessible pricing, making short cinema available to wide public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Admission<\/strong>: Based on Wikivoyage and official information, entry for all films has been listed at approximately $11.00 USD for all films pass in previous years. Many screenings are free or low-cost to encourage participation, especially for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industry Accreditation<\/strong>: Although entry to each screening is free in some sections, booking via accreditation is required for certain areas. Accreditation types include Press Accreditation and Cultural-Professional Accreditation. To register, send email specifying profession, type of accreditation and personal details to official contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filmmaker Badge<\/strong>: Selected filmmakers receive complimentary accreditation providing access to all screenings, talks and networking events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Access<\/strong>: Students from local schools participate in SIFF Students Prize, with joint project involving youngsters from local schools. Student accreditation for similar festivals typically around $16.00 to $22.00 USD, general public around $32.00 USD, but Sulmona keeps costs lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission Fees<\/strong>: Entry fees via FilmFreeway only. Based on 2026 fees, International Shorts $40.00 USD extended deadline, $35.00 USD late, National Shorts $40.00 USD and $35.00 USD, Animation Shorts $40.00 and $35.00 USD, Documentary Shorts $30.00 and $25.00 USD, Short Short $40.00 and $35.00 USD, Abruzzo Shorts $5.00 and $3.75 USD, SIFF Kids $40.00 and $35.00 USD, Environmental Shorts $40.00 and $35.00 USD. Earlybird I deadline $15.00 USD, Earlybird II $20.00 USD, Regular $25.00 USD, Regular II $30.00 USD, Late I $35.00 USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industrie &amp; professionele toegang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Networking<\/strong>: Festival provides best quality projection possible and creates platform for young Italian filmmakers to meet established directors, producers and critics. Decisions of programming committee and jury are final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Press Access<\/strong>: Journalists can request press accreditation, gaining access to screening room, interview areas and photo gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural-Professional<\/strong>: Distributors, producers, sales agents, festival programmers and film industry professionals can request cultural-professional accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Werkplaatsen<\/strong>: Film workshops included as special events, offering training for emerging directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Reach<\/strong>: Online catalogue with all submitted films exchanged with hundreds of film schools and festivals worldwide, creating opportunities beyond live event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rode loper &amp; speciale evenementen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rode Loper<\/strong>: While intimate compared to large festivals, SIFF hosts red carpet moments at Cinema Pacifico for opening and award ceremony, with guests such as Micaela Ramazzotti, Matteo Rovere, Pietro Castellitto attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speciale Evenementen<\/strong>: SIFF Talk sessions, retrospectives, non-competitive feature films screening, concerts and exhibitions enrich program. After Festival entertainment at Soul Kitchen is rich in quality performances and evocative sounds featuring artists such as Angelini and Cortese, Carocci and Colandrea, Max Dedo and Keet and More.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kunsttentoonstellingen<\/strong>: Displacement &#8211; New Town No Town with photos by Giovanni Cocco and texts by Caterina Serra presented by MAW Art Gallery, depicting beginning of displacement and changing sense of individual and social life, dedicated to L&#8217;Aquila city symbolizing loss of structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Body painting performance by Matteo Arfanotti, Italian champion and world champion, following artistic path of figurative painter struck by metamorphic works on human body. Video installation inspired by Ovid with strongly contemporary references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festivalregels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission Method<\/strong>: Short films can be submitted electronically ONLY via FilmFreeway at official festival page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Geschiktheid<\/strong>: All short films must have been completed after January 1, 2023 for current edition. International, National, Animation, Children and Environmental short films must have running time of 45 minutes or less. Documentary short films must have running time of 50 minutes or less. Short Short must have running time of 5 minutes or less. All genres accepted. No premiere policy. Each director may submit maximum three short films or music videos with entry fee for each project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Language<\/strong>: All short films must be subtitled in English for festival consideration. If selected, all foreign non-Italian short films must have Italian subtitles, all Italian short films must have English subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Required<\/strong>: Pre-selection copy in high resolution, synopsis, dialogue list in English, director photo, two pictures in high resolution, poster, trailer. If selected, official copy in high resolution Apple ProRes H264 .mov, digital press-kit, promotional material required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rechten<\/strong>: If accepted, entrants grant without reservations right to use footage, stills and titles and information from film for promotional purposes. No film may be withdrawn after selection. Festival reserves right to complete information not supplied. Festival will provide best quality projection but not held liable for technical failure. Cash prizes paid according to Italian laws and must be collected within 90 days. For National Shorts category, cash prize awarded only if winner present at award ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hoe kom je daar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Locatie<\/strong>: Sulmona, Province of L&#8217;Aquila, Abruzzo region, central Italy, nestled in Peligna Valley surrounded by Maiella and Morrone mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Met de auto<\/strong>: Sulmona is accessible via A25 motorway from Rome and Pescara, exit Pratola Peligna Sulmona. From Rome, approximately 120 kilometers east, driving time about 90 minutes. Parking available near Via Aragona and Via Roma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Met de trein<\/strong>: Sulmona railway station on Rome-Pescara line, with direct trains from Rome Termini, Pescara and L&#8217;Aquila. Station is about 15 minutes walk from Cinema Pacifico. Regional trains connect with Sulmona film festival location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Met de bus<\/strong>: Bus services from Rome, Naples and Pescara operated by TUA and private companies stop at Sulmona bus station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Per vliegtuig<\/strong>: Closest airports are Pescara Abruzzo Airport approximately 70 kilometers, Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino approximately 130 kilometers, with bus and train connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Openbaar vervoer &amp; parkeren<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lokale bussen<\/strong>: Local bus network in Sulmona connects railway station with historic center and Cinema Pacifico area. Line services run regularly during day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taxi<\/strong>: Taxi services available at railway station and can be booked for evening screenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parkeren<\/strong>: Public parking areas near Via Aragona 14 and Via Roma 27, close to Pacifico cinema. Free parking available in some areas, paid parking approximately $1.00 to $2.00 USD per hour. During festival, additional parking information provided at venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wandelen<\/strong>: Historic center of Sulmona is compact and walkable. Cinema Pacifico is within 5 minutes walk from main square Piazza Garibaldi and Corso Ovidio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodatiegebieden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Historic Center<\/strong>: Hotels and B&amp;Bs within walking distance to Cinema Pacifico, ideal for filmmakers wanting quick access to screenings. Options range from boutique hotels to family-run guesthouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Via Roma Area<\/strong>: Closest to main venue, with accommodations directly near cinema, including hotels with views of Maiella mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Countryside<\/strong>: Agriturismi in Peligna Valley offering traditional Abruzzo hospitality, suitable for extended stays and combining festival with nature exploration in Maiella National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget Options<\/strong>: Hostels and affordable B&amp;Bs near Sulmona station, popular with students participating in SIFF Students Prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boekingsadvies<\/strong>: Sulmona is small town, accommodation fills quickly during festival edition. Early booking recommended, especially for properties near Via A. Volta and Via Roma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eten &amp; eten<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sulmona is famous for confetti sugared almonds and Abruzzo cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Near Cinema Pacifico<\/strong>: Restaurants and cafes along Corso Ovidio and Via Roma serve quick meals between screening blocks, including arrosticini skewers, pasta alla chitarra, and local cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traditional Dishes<\/strong>: Try confetti di Sulmona, agnello alla scottadito, maccheroni alla chitarra, and Montepulciano d&#8217;Abruzzo wine. Gran Caff\u00e8 Letterario hosts festival gatherings and offers coffee and pastries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Festivalcatering<\/strong>: Soul Kitchen venue for after-festival entertainment provides food and drinks with evocative sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evening Dining<\/strong>: After screenings, festival guests gather in trattorias in historic center for networking dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toegankelijkheid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Locatie<\/strong>: Cinema Pacifico is historic theater with ground floor access. Main screening hall is accessible with assistance, accessible seating available upon request. Contact festival for specific needs via sulmonacinema@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dorp<\/strong>: Sulmona historic center has cobblestone streets and some steps, but main festival area around Corso Ovidio and Via Roma is relatively flat and accessible. Accessible restrooms available at cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ondertitels<\/strong>: All foreign films subtitled in Italian, Italian films subtitled in English, making festival accessible for international audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diensten<\/strong>: Festival staff can assist with accessibility arrangements if contacted in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beste vertoningen om bij te wonen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Shorts Competition<\/strong>: Core of festival, featuring forty-eight works in competition including twenty-four international shorts, twelve national shorts, eight music videos and four documentaries in recent editions, representing present with depth of vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Shorts<\/strong>: Best for discovering young Italian cinema, with past alumni including Paolo Sorrentino and Luca Guadagnino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kids Shorts<\/strong>: SIFF Kids program at 4:00 PM offers family-friendly selection and opportunity to see future audience development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feature Film Evenings<\/strong>: Non-competitive feature films screening from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, often Italian Oscar nominations and festival favorites from Cannes Semaine de la Critique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award Ceremony<\/strong>: Premiazione evening where trophies and cash prizes awarded including Best International Short Film Trophy plus $2,000 USD, Best National Short Film $1,000 USD, Best Documentary Short $300 USD, Best Animation Short and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hoogtepunten van het voorgaande jaar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous editions have demonstrated growth and international recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schaal<\/strong>: 37th edition offered 39 stories from 16 countries. 36th edition presented 39 works including fifteen international shorts, nine national shorts, three documentaries, three animations, six music videos and three shorts made in Abruzzo, with seven hundred applicants from eighty countries. 41st edition presented forty-eight cinematographic works from eighteen different countries. 35th edition included anthological exhibition of 35 years of festival history at Gran Caff\u00e8 Letterario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prijzen<\/strong>: SIFF offers cash prizes and trophies in main competitive categories including Best International Short Film Trophy plus Cash Prize $2,000, Best National Short Film $1,000, Best Documentary Short Film $300, Best Animation Short Film, plus other categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speelfilms<\/strong>: Screenings of acclaimed films such as A CIAMBRA Italian Oscar nomination, SICILIAN GHOST STORY fantasy set in mafia world, L&#8217;ORDINE DELLE COSE about migrants, TUTTO QUELLO CHE VUOI comedy with Giuliano Montaldo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guests<\/strong>: Lately festival welcomed guests and judges including Micaela Ramazzotti, Matteo Rovere, Pietro Castellitto, Francesco Al\u00f2, and many others, plus performances by Angelini and Cortese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offici\u00eble tickets &amp; accreditatie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offici\u00eble website<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.sulmonafilmfestival.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contacts<\/strong>: sulmonacinema@gmail.com and sulmonaiff@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Headquarters<\/strong>: SULMONACINEMA APS, Via A. Volta 7, 67039 \u2013 Sulmona AQ, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submission Platform<\/strong>: FilmFreeway https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/festival\/SulmonaInternationalFilmFestival<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticketinformatie<\/strong>: Based on previous editions, public pass approximately $11.00 USD for all films, individual screenings often free with accreditation. 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